Programme Director, Burundi

Reference:

KK/PD/BUR

Country:

Burundi

Job Title:

Programmes Director (PD)

Contract Grade: C

Contract Length: 2 years

Date Needed By: 1st February 2016

New Post or Replacement: Replacement

Accompanied / Unaccompanied: Accompanied (partner only)

Exact Job Location: Bujumbura

Reports To: Country Director (CD)

Responsible For: Programme Support Officer (PSO) – Health Trainee – Programme Coordinator – and Health Programme manager (PM)

Liaises With: Systems Director – Country Finance Controller (CFC)– National Finance Manager – Human Resource (HR) Manager

Job Purpose:

As a key member of CW Burundi’s Senior Management Team, the Programme Director will:

• Lead quality and control in programmes through improving programming methodologies, techniques and through a mentoring programme with managers on programme tools and approaches
• Lead the implementation of the Concern Programme Cycle Management and Evaluation tools in Concern Worldwide Burundi’s programme activities
• Lead the improvement of the M&E system through reinforcement and use of appropriate methodologies (Household Economy Approach, Multi Indicators Clusters Surveys and other programme specific tools)
• Support fundraising with the development of high quality proposals and building links with key in-country donors
• Build a network of key technical and peer agencies which allows for shared learning, identifying potential consortium actions, programme development and the establishment of effective advocacy platforms
• Deputize for the Country Director when required and undertake any additional duties as mutually agreed with the Country Director
• Support the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (2013-2017) and transition towards the merger with the Rwanda programme
  Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  Programme Design, Implementation and Development
• Ensure that programming meets high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through Concern Worldwide’s Programme Cycle Management System (PCMS)
• Support the programme coordinator and project managers in programme implementation, providing critical guidance
• Work with the Country Director and the Desk Officer to develop and maintain a funding strategy to ensure future funding streams are known and developed to the greatest extent possible
• Maintain good donor relations through the production of high quality and timely donor proposals and reports
• Support the programme managers in programme design, providing critical guidance, programme concept note (PCN) development oversight and proposal development support
• Identify areas of research required to inform programming and promote learning, influence and impact
• Ensure that cross cutting issues - HIV and AIDS, equality, DRR - are mainstreamed into all programme activities
• Lead the process of implementation of Concern Burundi HAP plan. With the support of the Systems Director and of the PSO ensure that all staff understand the requirements of the Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management (HAP) code of practice. Support the managers apply HAP practice in all community engagement and programme design
  Staff Development and Organisational Learning
• Develop a mentoring and skills development plan and directly coach managers at the field level in addition to facilitating or sourcing other training as required.
• Proactively seek, receive, synthesise and disseminate programme relevant material to all programme managers, advisors and senior systems staff
• Build clear processes in each programme to ensure organisational learning is prioritised and systematically used in CW Burundi Programmes, external exchange and advocacy
  Country Strategy and Networking
• Support the CD in monitoring implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (2013-2017)and planning for beyond 2017
• Develop national level networks relevant to increasing Concern’s learning; provide for potential funding/consortium work and joint advocacy efforts
• Divide representation of Concern at the national level with the CD and ensure active purposeful participation in donor/implementing partner groups and relevant Government forums
• Lead the development of a partnership strategy and partnership agreements for CW Burundi
• Lead the appraisal of potential partners’ technical competencies and work with finance and logistics on CLOFAT and CLOSAT reviews[1]
• Serve as the national level focal point for contact with National Partners including ensuring that effective controls and the monitoring of partners’ finances are in place
• Support the PSO develop an effective communication strategy which increases Concern’s profile and contributes to advocacy actions
• Work with CD and PSO to develop international communication pieces to promote learning and influence
  Administration
• Responsible for the planning and management of programme budgets as approved, with the support of the Country Accountant and Project Managers
• Responsible for the efficient and effective use of resources
• Responsible for financial forecasting in line with the budget and projected expenditure
• Ensure that all financial and logistical procedures are followed
• Coordinate the regular reviews of all relevant manuals used in CWB and author recommendations regarding their evolution and rollout
  Reporting
• Prepare monthly activity reports for the CD
• Prepare high quality and timely narrative reports for donors as necessary
• Provide input to Senior Management Team as necessary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Third level qualification in Development Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture or other related discipline
• At least three years overseas experience in similar or related senior management positions
• Experience of programme development, management and participatory planning methodologies
• Experience of staff development
• Knowledge and experience of Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and emergency preparedness
• Knowledge of mainstreaming HIV/AIDS, Gender and equality
• Strong staff management skills and awareness of Performance Development Review/ Appraisal systems
• Excellent written and spoken English and French
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people
• Ability to organize and plan effectively
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
• Empathy with organisational goals

DESIRABLE

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Masters in Development or a related field
• Work experience in Central Africa
• Excellent written and spoken French
• Experience working in health, nutrition and livelihoods sectors
• International driving license
• Skills in survey design and statistical analysis

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• High level capacity of working independently
• Good networking skills

HOW TO APPLY:

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date.

CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

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