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Assistant Country Director - Programme

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Organisation : GOAL
Site web : www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=88806
Adresse email : rdeworst@goal.ie
Lieu de l'emploi : Niamey (with more than 50% of travel to field locations) / Niger
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 13/08/2015
Date limite : 30/08/2015

Profil

  • University degree in International Development, Social studies, programme/project management or any relevant area of study to support knowledge in programme/project management
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with INGOs in humanitarian assistance/development programmes with at least 3 consecutive years at senior project/programme management level.
  • Experience in DRR, FSL, health/nutrition emergency projects/programmes with an emphasis on resilience building and empowering vulnerable communities.
  • Strong writing skills and ability to write quality donor reports, updates and success stories
  • Proven project management skills, including budget, activity and data management
  • Demonstrated capability in leading and managing large cross cultural teams including diverse sector specialists.
  • Willingness to adapt to basic living conditions and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, creative approach to problem solving
  • Experience of liaising with donors, partners and other agencies, contractors, suppliers and government officials.
  • Previous experience managing and/or implementing EC/ECHO, USAID/OFDA-funded programmes
  • Fluent French and English speaker
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Description

GOAL est présent au Niger depuis 2005 en réponse aux crises alimentaires et aux besoins humanitaires des communautés les plus fragiles. GOAL soutient les populations des districts de Mirriah, Goure, Matamaye, Magaria et Kantache dans la région de Zinder. Au fil des années, les activités se sont diversifiées avec aujourd’hui des programmes communautaires dans les domaines suivants : nutrition, agriculture, sécurité alimentaire, livelihoods, environnement, réhabilitation d’écoles et WASH.

GOAL veut développer ses activités et recherche une personne motivée et compétente pour rejoindre son équipe au Niger.

La déscription du poste est en anglais étant donné que le processus de recrutement se déroulera principalement en anglais. Pour envoyer votre candidature, suivez le lien www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=88806.

Overall the Assistant Country Director -Programmes is responsible for the development of the programme and the quality of programme delivery. Experience in delivering quality programming, on time and on budget are key requirements of a successful applicant. Integrating service delivery between all programming sectors at a community level is central to the role of the Programmes Coordinator. The Head of Programmes has responsibility for line-managing the Technical Coordinators: MEAL Co, Health & Nutrition Co, Livelihoods Co and other relevant team members. The Head of Programmes play a key role in representing and promoting GOAL in all relevant humanitarian coordination meetings and forums in Niger. The Head of Programmes has responsibility for ensuring that the cross-cutting agenda (Child Protection, HIV, Gender, and Environment) is appropriately embedded in programme design and implementation.
 
The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of key donor regulations, excellent and proven programme management skills including planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, financial management and capacity building.
  
Programme Management:
 
  • Directly manage programme coordinators and technical team members (national and expat)
  • Ensure programmes are well designed, delivered on time and on budget, are appropriately monitored and evaluated, deliver as expected to our communities and are appropriately reported to donors
  • Plan project activities and work with implementing teams to ensure detailed project implementation plans (per sector) are in place, understood by team members across all sectors and effectively implemented as scheduled
  • Work closely with members of the GOAL Niger Programme Team to ensure high quality in all aspects of the programme
  • In coordination with the MEAL and Programme teams, ensure effective systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of project delivery are in place
  • Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive and cost effective project visibility and communication strategies, recognising donor contributions
  • Ensure quality reporting of programme achievements and documenting of best practices and lessons learnt in the course of implementation
  • Work closely with support departments (Finance and Logistics and in particular the Area Coordinator) to ensure adequate support is provided to support programme delivery
 Budget Management
 
  • Oversee project budgets, including monitoring expenditure against budget lines and ensuring funds are properly utilised in meeting project objectives
  • Work closely with Finance & Logistics departments to ensure coordinated planning and responsible use of project funds in line with GOAL policies and procedures
 Staff Management
 
  • Line manage the technical coordinators and programme team, assisting with recruitment, leave planning and performance management
  • Develop the capacity of programme team members and project staff
 Other
 
  • Work closely with the Country Director to ensure effective communication and representation with donor community, clusters, and government, facilitating their involvement and understanding of the project.
  • Liaise with other organisations, coordination groups etc. both at national and regional level 
  • Prepare all project reports (internal and external) for submission.
  • Carry out other tasks and activities as requested by the Country Director