Congo (Democratic Republic)

Master avec de l'expérience pertinente internationale

Coordinateur Provincial Kasai Oriental

  (h/f) – République Démocratique du Congo

 

 

Enabel est l’Agence belge de développement. Elle exécute et coordonne la politique belge de développement international, et travaille principalement pour le compte de l’État belge. L’Agence met également en œuvre des actions pour d’autres organisations nationales et internationales. Avec 1400 collaborateurs, dont plus de 70 % de personnel local, Enabel gère quelque 150 projets, essentiellement dans des États fragiles d’Afrique.

 

 

Contexte

 

La République Démocratique du Congo est le plus gros portefeuille de la Belgique avec ses pays partenaires. Enabel y est présent depuis 2001, notamment dans les domaines du développement rural, du désenclavement, de l’éducation professionnelle, de la santé, de l’eau et de l’énergie. Enabel est présent dans 10 provinces du pays à travers une vingtaine de bureaux et d’antennes. La spécificité du programme de coopération réside dans sa proximité avec les bénéficiaires.

 

Le programme dans le Kasai oriental et la Lomami est composé de deux interventions : PRODAKOR dans le secteur agricole et EDUKOR dans le secteur éducation. Ces projets s’inscrivent dans le Programme indicatif de la coopération bilatérale conclu entre la Belgique et la RDC, qui se focalise sur trois secteurs prioritaires : Agriculture, Pistes et Bacs, et Enseignement Technique et Formation Professionnelle (ETFP).

 

Description de la fonction

 

Le poste de coordinateur au niveau provincial répond à la volonté de la Belgique de consolider le centre de gravité de ses interventions au plus près des partenaires locaux, dans une optique d’efficience, de proximité et de collaboration renforcée, mais aussi de porter un soin particulier à la cohérence et aux synergies entre les programmes déployés en province. Vous serez l’interface principale des relations avec les partenaires provinciaux (dont les Ministères provinciaux) et jouerez un rôle de médiateur entre les différents projets d’Enabel en province.

 

Vos responsabilités sont :

• Assurer l’intégration des différents projets d’Enabel dans la province et veiller à la cohérence et à la synergie de ceux-ci en tant que programme provincial, à la cohérence interne du programme en termes de démarches et d’activités mises en œuvre par les différentes interventions et à la cohérence externe du programme avec les stratégies nationales et les interventions des autres partenaires;
• Gérer certaines procédures administratives, financières et opérationnelles ;
• Coordonner l’organisation des comités techniques, des plateformes d’échange et des comités de pilotage avec les responsables techniques ;
• Coordonner les missions d’évaluation, les actions de capitalisation du programme, ainsi que les missions de suivi et d’appui méthodologique avec les experts sectoriels  ;
• Assurer la consolidation des informations en vue de garantir le rapportage des interventions ainsi qu’assurer la circulation de l’information, la priorisation et la communication au sein des programmes provinciaux ainsi que vers l’extérieur ;
• Veiller au respect du cadre défini par Enabel, en étroite collaboration avec le/la responsable administratif et financier (RAFI), et prioriser les demandes des programmes, veiller à un suivi de qualité des prestations ;
• Etre le point de référence principale en matière de gestion de sécurité pour tous les projets et personnels Enabel dans les provinces couvertes.

 

Votre profil

 

Niveau de formation requis

• Master dans un domaine relevant (sciences économiques, sociales ou politiques, droit, gestion, développement, agronomie, éducation, etc.) en lien avec les programmes supervisés.

Expériences requises

• Au moins 5 ans d’expérience professionnelle pertinente, dont 3 ans en tant que manager de projet(s) de développement agricole/rural, de décentralisation ou d’appui institutionnel impliquant plusieurs acteurs locaux travaillant en synergie pour atteindre les résultats attendus ;
• Expérience majoritairement acquise en Afrique et une solide expérience internationale en dehors de son pays d’origine ;
• Expériences en matière de renforcement institutionnel et organisationnel, ainsi qu’au niveau des processus de développement local ;
• Une expérience   dans une fonction de coordinateur/facilitateur de programmes de développement pour un organisme international est un atout majeur ;
• Une expérience antérieure en outcome mapping est un atout.

Compétences et connaissances requises

• Maitrise des outils de planification et de suivi-évaluation de projets ;
• Capitalisation des processus de développement ;
• Connaissance des thèmes transversaux (environnement, genre, droits des enfants, VIH/Sida) et  expérience de l’intégration de ces thèmes dans des projets de développement ;
  • Excellentes compétences de rassembleur, facilitateur et gestionnaire de programmes ;
  • Excellentes qualités relationnelles permettant de favoriser le travail en équipe ;
  • Une connaissance de la RDC constitue un atout.
  • Expression aisée tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit en Français ou en Néerlandais. De très bonnes capacités de communication orale et écrite en Français et en Anglais sont en outre exigées, dès lors que le Français est la langue officielle de la RDC et que le projet s’inscrit dans un contexte international.

 

Nous vous offrons

 

• Une fonction enrichissante au sein d’une organisation en constante évolution, réputée pour sa qualité de mise en œuvre de projets de développement et  attentive à ses collaborateurs.
• Un contrat de 3 ans et demi basé à Mbuji Mayi avec des déplacements dans les antennes du Kasai Oriental – Lomami.
  • Un salaire mensuel brut qui valorise votre expérience pertinente, calculé sur base de nos barèmes.

• En outre, nos collaborateurs expatriés bénéficient également d’avantages liés à l'expatriation  fixés par nos règles en la matière tels qu'une indemnité d'éloignement, d'affectation, de pénibilité, la prise en charge des frais de logement (plafonnés), une allocation de déménagement, une allocation d’installation, la prise en charge des frais de scolarité des enfants accompagnants (plafonnés), un package d’assurances pour toute la famille dont l’assurance rapatriement, des billets d’avion aller-retour une fois/an pour toute la famille.

Les différents montants payés vont varier en fonction de l’expérience pertinente reconnue pour la fonction, la composition familiale et la situation fiscale.

 

Cette publication peut donner lieu à la constitution d’une réserve de recrutement pour une durée de 3 ans pour toute fonction similaire.

 

Intéressé.e?

 

Postulez, au plus tard le 24/11/2019, via ce lien  et joignez votre CV actualisé et une lettre de motivation.

 

Seules les candidatures introduites via le lien ci-dessus seront prises en considération.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• University degree in relevant field
• At least 5 years experience of managing field based operations in challenging and insecure areas.
• Ability to lead a programme and support a team working from remote locations.
• Proven experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting and effective financial and budgetary control in securing and managing grants.

• Experience in management of Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration,
• Proven skills/experience in security management in instable / conflict environments.
• Skills & experience in project/programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and working proficiency of English
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims values and principles

• Proven skills in programme management and project administration.
• Strong skills in people management, moderation, conflict resolution and capacity-building skills

• Ability to represent Save the Children, promote and advocate for children’s rights and maintain good relations at a provincial level with donors, United Nations organisations, international and national Non Governmental Organizations and local authorities.

 

Desirable:

 Working experience in the Great Lakes context

• Experience in promoting children’s participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.

• Knowledge and working experience of Child’s Rights Programming approach.

 

The role

The Field Manager will develop and manage all Save the Children’s programmes (Currently Protection and Education) as well as Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration, security, representation and advocacy concerning the humanitarian response in the area. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programme is delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budget.

 

Contract length: 01 year

 

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using the following link: https://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/687

Senda cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

• Masters Degree in Development, International Relations, or relevant field preferred, equivalent experience acceptable;
• Minimum five years of international development experience, including at least two years in a developing country;
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Knowledge in health, education and  justice program preferred;
• Must be familiar with international donors rules, regulations and policies including EU, UN agencies; World Bank, Global Fund;
• Ability to work long hours in stressful environments, insecure, unstable and/or rigorous;
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organisation at country level;
• Excellent attention to details;
• Strong planning and time management skills, multi-task & adapt to frequent changing priorities;
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Cordaid program and the security policy;
• Ability and willingness to travel within the 2 countries as needed, up to 60% of job time.

For the Cordaid Country offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi and Central African Republic (CAR), Cordaid is looking for a Business Development Manager.

 

Introduction

Cordaid has a long working history in DRC, a country affected by war and conflicts for decades.

Cordaid is currently working in Health, Education, Security and Justice, Economic Resilience and Humanitarian Aid. .We have one main office in Kinshasa, and 5 others regional offices in Goma, Bukavu, Bunia, Gemena and Kananga. The Cordaid program in Burundi covers Health, Security and Justice, and Resilience. Specifically the health programs of Cordaid have a nationwide coverage. Cordaid is an important international actor in Burundi. Cordaid in CAR has multiple offices and works on different sectors such as Health, Security and Justice and Humanitarian Aid.

 

To develop the portfolio for Cordaid in DRC, CAR and Burundi we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) with a strong management and leadership capacity as well as a profound knowledge of the technical aspects of the job and excellent writing skills in French and English.

 

General objective of the posting

This Business Development Manager (BDM) position supports Cordaid acquisition of resources from a wide range of donors, including World Bank, multi-lateral organizations, foundations, corporations, and a variety of emerging, non-traditional sources of funding.

As a member of the Countries Senior Management Team, the BDM will provide overall strategic direction, leadership, and management to ensure portfolio growth. This leadership, management and knowledge will enable Cordaid DRC/CAR/Burundi to deliver high-quality proposal and prepositioning. The BDM will be responsible for network representation, Business Development strategy and fundraising, for the 2 countries.

 

Specific objectives

The BDM will support the agency’s positioning for and pursuit of institutional donor resources, with an emphasis on competitive funding mechanisms. S/he will provide business development expertise and leadership in the development of proposals to ensure the highest quality and competitiveness. S/he will contribute to and support internal learning processes that improve Cordaid’ business development practice, and leverage innovative.

 

Business Development & Grant Acquisition

• The BDM will coordinate the process of developing and writing high-quality project proposals;
• Research, track and analyze new business opportunities, for DRC, CAR and Burundi;
• Support senior management’s cultivation and strengthening of institutional relationships with donors, partner organizations, and other collaborators in the international relief/development arena;
• Lead all proposal development;
• Participate in SOC and ensure adequate documentation is available prior SOC meeting;
• Work in liaison with the thematic leads, MEAL officers and Global Office on donor intelligence and community priorities/needs, and positioning of Cordaid for emerging funding opportunities; 
• Support and guide the identification of partners for all opportunities;
• Conduct donor mapping, identify potential allies/partners and competitors for funding opportunities in country;
• Contribute to bid management processes with technical writing of the proposal in accordance with donor requirements and South Sudan’s Strategic Plan;
• Lead in the research process during the development of new proposals in coordination with related departments in order to ensure high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of the donors; 
• Ensure to follow up and review the entire grant proposal development process, including conceptualization, performing research, producing compelling content, make revisions and submission; 
• Monitor the competitive landscape, assess and test new approaches, gather lessons learned and update the countries’ funding strategy. 

Donor engagement 

• Develop priority donor account plans in line with the funding strategy and ensure participation of technical and program teams in donor engagement fora;
• Support the process and provide direction in the development of individual donor relations by periodically inviting donors and potential donors to visit Cordaid program areas to get first-hand information on program activities and also to explore new opportunities that can be leveraged with the achievements of existing programs; 
• Monitor, research and carry out regular in-country donor strategy analysis and share findings with Program Managers; 
  • Develop and maintain Past performance.

Others

• Facilitate the training of senior manager in effective donor engagement;
• Document lessons learned and report findings during program evaluation meetings;
• Submit recommendations and suggestions to ensure that the best practices are adapted;
• Keep overview and manage the organizational pipeline opportunity system and account related database for the 2 countries;
• Attend to other duties as and when directed by the Country Director; 
• These duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. 

 

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Development, International Relations, or relevant field preferred, equivalent experience acceptable;
• Minimum five years of international development experience, including at least two years in a developing country;
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Knowledge in health, education and  justice program preferred;
• Must be familiar with international donors rules, regulations and policies including EU, UN agencies; World Bank, Global Fund;
• Ability to work long hours in stressful environments, insecure, unstable and/or rigorous;
• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organisation at country level;
• Excellent attention to details;
• Strong planning and time management skills, multi-task & adapt to frequent changing priorities;
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Cordaid program and the security policy;
• Ability and willingness to travel within the 2 countries as needed, up to 60% of job time.

 

Specifics of station

The  BDM will be based in Kinshasa, Bujumbura or Goma This is an accompanied position.

 

Contract information

The contract period is for 12 months starting as soon as possible, with the intention to extend for a longer period. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution, a holiday allowance, 13^th month, hardship allowance and cost of living allowance (if applicable).

 

Further information & how to apply

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded on attn. of Mister Remco van der Veen before November 6, 2019.

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

 

Please note that we accept applications through our website only: https://www.cordaid.org/en/vacancies/international/?cd_job_id=145012

 

 

 

Qualifications and experienceEssential:

• Relevant university degree (Health or other Social Science, International Development, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of the DRC health system including institutions, policies and legal frameworks.
• Prior experience in managing institutional and corporate donors funded programmes.
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• At least 5 years' experience of working at the same level of responsibility
• Strong experience of working in fragile or conflict affected states.
• Prior experience in partnership management.
• Prior experience in managing a complex and multi-donors funded programme portfolio.
• Knowledge and working experience of Child's Rights Programming approach.
• Proven skills in programme management and administration, including grants management and donor compliance.
• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
• Skills and experience in programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation.
• Strong skills in people management, moderation, conflict resolution and capacity-building.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.
• Ability to lead a programme and support a team working from remote locations.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values, principles, policies, procedures.
• Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.

Desirable:

• Working experience in challenging and insecure contexts similar to DRC.
• Experience in promoting children's participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Previous safety and security training for working in conflict settings
• Commitment to and understanding of child rights, humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct.

 

TITLE:  Programme Director – Health Signature Programe – Democratic Republic of Congo
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Operations / Health	LOCATION: Kinshasa With significant travel to field locations (30 to 50%).
GRADE: TBC (Competitive Package)	CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years renewable, with 6 months probation
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programmes; or are visiting country programmes; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Programme Director to lead our flagship Health Signature Programme across DRC. The programme is a multi-awards / multi donor and ambitious programme implemented in 10 Health Zones in Kasai Oriental and Lomami provinces, currently funded by EU DEVCO, DFID, GSK and Save the Children. The programme currently has an active funding portfolio of USD 17 million and funded until the end of 2021, with programme development work ongoing. The programme employs over 30 staff members across the 2 provinces.   We work with the DRC MoH to provide a full package on institutional support and health services with the aim to :   -       Improve access to quality health care for new born and children -       Reduce the burden of the 5 child killer diseases (Measles, Malaria, Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Malnutrition) -       Improve community knowledge / awareness of the essential family practices -       Improve accountability at community level   The Programme Director will be the 1st accountable person to ensure performance, quality and risk management of the programme.
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Director of Programme Operations   Staff directly reporting to this post: Deputy Programme Director. Dotted line management to RMEAL Manager, Finance Specialist, Pharmacist. Total programme staff: approx. 35 Partners: mainly DRC MoH (and few selected national and international organisations).
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : Programme delivery, management and quality assurance Hold overall responsibility for development and implementation of all aspects of the Programme in DRC. Provide strategic guidance, strong leadership and ensure technically sound decision-making processes. Lead and motivate the teams in the areas of responsibility in the delivery of the programme’s goals and objectives. Support spot checks and audit processes throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring the implementation of recommendations. Create and nurture external partnerships; and in particular identify suitable local partners and ensure adherence to the partnership manual. Lead and represent the programme on behalf of Save the Children in all relevant fora at all times, including with the donor and government in country. Ensure compliance with and adherence to Save the Children and the donor’s rules and regulations in all aspects. Ensure timely start up of the grant in collaboration with the field managers / area managers of the relevant areas and bases, the director of programme operations, through planning projects’ opening meetings, and developing all grants management documents such as phased budget, plans of implementation, procurement plans, monitoring plans, grants filing, staff recruitment plans, etc. Ensure regular monitoring and reporting on all grant management aspects: phased budget and actual expenses analysis, work-plans progresses and updating, procurement plans revision, data collection and analysis and monitoring of indicators. Take full responsibility for the delegated budget holding function on the programmatic aspects of the managed grants, participate actively in finance and projects review meetings and contribute to financial decision making. Ensure value for money can be effectively demonstrated to the donor. Ensure monitoring and evaluation tools are systematically implemented and used by the teams, in cooperation with the technical staff and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) staff. Conduct baseline surveys, regular monitoring, review and evaluation, in cooperation with the technical and MEAL staff. Through the established MEAL system, deliver the results-based programming. Foster an integrated approach by coordinating and cooperating with all other thematic areas (Protection, Education, etc.), during programme implementation and for future programme design and development. Produce high quality reports within agreed reporting schedules. Mentor, coach and supervise partners, including ensuring that they regularly report on financial and programmatic aspects in line with partnership guidelines. Ensure programming interventions are implemented in cooperation with affected communities, particularly children. Ensure programming interventions are designed based on an analysis of gender relations and that programmes seek to support the different needs and opportunities of women, men, boys and girls. Ensure established inter-agency standards and guidelines are followed. Conduct regular field visits, including discussions with beneficiaries, where a report is produced and corrective actions put in place and monitored. Ensure Save the Children’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy is understood by staff within the programme as well as partners and suppliers including stakeholders, and that it is integrated into all aspects of the team’s work. Document programme learning, and incorporate analysis and lessons learned into new strategies/activities and advocacy work. Ensure programme delivery happens in strict adherence to security policy and procedures. Focus on ensuring appropriate closure of grants and readjustment of the others to potentially cover any gaps   Performance management and capacity building Line-manage the programme’s staff in the areas of responsibility. Lead, manage and motivate the programme’s staff, ensuring they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance regularly, in collaboration with the human resources department. Identify capacity building requirements of staff in collaboration with the human resources department. Lead on capacity building of staff and partners through coaching, mentoring and training.  Create and maintain a cooperative and positive working environment where staff have clear roles and responsibilities, participate in decision making and are supported in progressing towards their objectives.   Coordination Lead representation of the programme in all relevant fora at all times, ensuring complementarity and avoiding overlap with other programmes in the same areas in DRC. Represent the programme, Save the Children and partners at donor meetings in country and internationally as required. Communicate regularly across Save the Children offices to ensure strong communications internally and externally and contribute to a coordinated vision. Participate proactively and regularly whenrrequired in senior management meetings in the areas of responsibility, making concrete contributions to strategic and operational orientations. In collaboration with the field / area managers in the areas of responsibility, represent Save the Children DRC with local authorities and governmental counterparts (relevant Ministries), donors and members of the humanitarian community, and ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with these bodies.   Programme development and fundraising Proactively look for opportunities to build on existing programme In collaboration with the technical advisors, actively contribute to the development of the thematic strategies in the areas of responsibility. Identify the most appropriate programming interventions for meeting the needs of children based on assessment findings. Lead on situation analysis/needs assessments in the area of responsibility and ensure all proposals respond to beneficiaries’ needs. Play an active role in the development of a fundraising strategy in the areas of responsibility and in donor liaison where appropriate.  Incorporate analysis and lessons learned into new strategies/activities.   Advocacy Lead/support advocacy and research initiatives. Work closely with the programme advocacy team and Save the Children head offices to ensure input and buy-in to strategic approach, including coordinating with cross-organisational advocacy working groups and responding to requests and enquiries relating to the programme thematic sectors. Analyse, interpret and act upon information from internal and external sources, and maintain an in-depth understanding of key advocacy issues and of the positions of key actors, including ministers, political, civil society and economic leaders, donors etc. Work closely with operations, programmes, technical, and MEAL colleagues to ensure substantial integration of advocacy into programme planning and implementation especially ensuring that evidence and best practices generated by Save the Children’s programmes inform our advocacy work. Support the development of high quality advocacy resources and tools as required including talking points, policy briefings, letters, reports, communications and media lines for internal and external use, and support and/or commission research on specific issues to support Save the Children’s advocacy. Lobby/support the lobbying of decision-makers at high level in line with the advocacy strategy. Develop and foster close working relationships with responding agencies, civil society groups and other for a to strengthen collective advocacy initiatives at country, regional and global levels   Others Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to code of conduct, child safeguarding policy, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values. Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.   Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same. Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others. Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.   Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Save the Children’s members and external partners and supporters. Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength. Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.   Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions. Willing to take disciplined risks.   Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:   Essential: Relevant university degree (Health or other Social Science, International Development, etc.) Sound knowledge of the DRC health system including institutions, policies and legal frameworks. Prior experience in managing institutional and corporate donors funded programmes. Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically. At least 5 years’ experience of working at the same level of responsibility Strong experience of working in fragile or conflict affected states. Prior experience in partnership management. Prior experience in managing a complex and multi-donors funded programme portfolio. Knowledge and working experience of Child’s Rights Programming approach. Proven skills in programme management and administration, including grants management and donor compliance. Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise. Skills and experience in programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation. Strong skills in people management, moderation, conflict resolution and capacity-building. Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically. Ability to lead a programme and support a team working from remote locations. Fluency in written and spoken French and English. Ability to work with limited supervision. Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values, principles, policies, procedures. Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.   Desirable: Working experience in challenging and insecure contexts similar to DRC. Experience in promoting children’s participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation. Previous safety and security training for working in conflict settings Commitment to and understanding of child rights, humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct.
Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Date of issue: Sept. 2019, Kinshasa, DRC