DanChurchAid (DCA) invites applications for an experienced Head of Programme (HoP) for its Central African Republic (CAR) Country Office. This position is based in DCA’s Bangui office and is considered a non-family position.
The HoP position is an integral part of the in-country Senior Management Team in a multi-sectoral humanitarian response programme. As the HoP you will manage/coordinate all donor-funded projects across a range of sectors including Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, Psychosocial Support, Emergency Response, Cash Programming etc. Your main responsibilities will be to coordinate the project activities under your management, ensuring that they are implemented in accordance with what has been agreed with the respective donor(s), within the specified timeframe and will lead on the associated financial and administrative requirements both externally and internally.
Key tasks include; develop concept notes, proposals and donor reports, and assist the Country Director (CD) with strategy development, ensuring programme synergies and relevance in a volatile context. You will advise on humanitarian principles, ensure the programme mainstreams protection and gender, fully understand and able to apply SPHERE standards where relevant/required, and assist the programme with working towards Core Humanitarian Standards and all relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The HoP reports directly to the Country Director.
The main duties relating to this position are as follows:
- Represent the DCA CAR programme/operations within the Senior Management Team (SMT).
- Ensure quality of overall project and programme activities, with increased synergy and complementarity across projects.
- Ensure high quality donor proposals through the development of concept notes and project proposals and support the fundraising activities in close cooperation with the Country Director. This includes project design and leading the development of project proposals in close cooperation with colleagues in CAR and HQ.
- Take the lead on the development of timely and quality project reports to donors, in close collaboration with technical programme staff.
- Work closely with DCA’s national partners.
- Ensure coordination with relevant humanitarian fora, international NGOs, UN agencies, donors, national and local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Support and oversee the development of strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems, in close collaboration with technical programme staff.
- Provide inputs to DCA’s country and fundraising strategy, ensuring programme relevance and expansion.
- Participate in consolidating DCA’s operations in CAR and advise on partnerships and programmatic opportunities.
- Identify and assess new programme opportunities and advise CD on programme improvements.
- Actively mainstream protection and gender in all projects and assist the programme with working towards Core Humanitarian Standards and relevant SDGs as well as adherence to SPHERE standards.
- Ensure project compliance to DCA and donor policies and requirements.
- Contribute to culture of excellence, continuous improvement and performance optimization across all projects.
- Work in accordance with DCA values and humanitarian principles.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other members of the programme as well as with DCA HQ.
- Be a role model for diversity and inclusion, as well as a positive role model for contributing to the team spirit.
- Any other duties, as requested by CD
Management responsibilities include:
- Be the interface between CD and the programme.
- Staff management of Programme Coordinators/Project Managers.
Applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A relevant academic qualification at Masters level in development studies, project management or other relevant topics.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience at a senior level, preferably in complex humanitarian environments.
- Have proven experience in writing successful concept notes/proposals and reports to institutional donors such as Danida, UN, ECHO and EU.
- Demonstrated successful experience with donor liaison and coordination.
- Clear understanding of the cluster system.
- Experience in a volatile and insecure context and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure.
- Strong leadership, team building and communication skills - both spoken and written in (French and English).
- Strong analytical skills with ability to plan, coordinate and lead processes that include multiple stakeholders and interests.
- Be committed, flexible, result oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to manage a busy workday with conflicting deadlines, and have an organized and structured approach.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English is essential.
We offer:
- 12 months contract with the possibility of extension
- A competitive salary package
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- A generous R&R allowance
- Insurance as per industry standards
- An interesting and challenging experience addressing humanitarian needs.
Only online applications consisting as a minimum of a CV and a cover letter will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 18 April 2022. Interviews are expected to be held 22 April 2022. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and DCA reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the closing date.
All interested irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and our Child Safeguarding policy.
How to apply:
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