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Communications/Knowledge Management Officer, Monitoring, evaluation, communication and visibility for food & nutrition security and sustain

Call for a Communications/Knowledge Management Officer, Monitoring, evaluation, communication and visibility for food & nutrition security and sustainable agriculture and Advisory Services for sustainable agriculture and sustainable food systems
About DAI:
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Objectives of the role:
The Communications and Knowledge Management Officer will be required to oversee the monitoring, evaluation, communication and visibility for food & nutrition security and sustainable agriculture and Advisory Services for sustainable agriculture and sustainable food systems
Start Date: January 2014
Length of Project: 48 months
Qualifications and Skills:
• Masters in sustainable agriculture or related field. PhD preferred
• Fluency in English and French
General Professional Experience:
• Ten years general experience in performing and/or supervising academic or other studies in related fields (sustainable agriculture, food & nutrition security, monitoring & evaluation, communication and knowledge management)
• Experience working in a developing country context
Specific Professional Experience:
• Five years specific experience providing technical advice, studies, support to assist operational managers in EC HQ, Delegations and Partner Countries to improve project design, monitoring and evaluation and result frameworks
• Three years specific experience developing and managing communication platforms and information dissemination systems on EC projects
• Experience and applied knowledge of EC Communication and Visibility Manual
• Applied knowledge of EC ROM
Deadline for Application: 1st October 2013
How to apply:

Team Leader, Nutrition technical assistance and advisory services

Call for a Team Leader, Nutrition technical assistance and advisory services
About DAI:
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Objectives of the role: The Team Leader will be required to oversee the project.
Start Date: January 2014
Qualifications and Skills:
• Masters in sustainable agriculture or related field. PhD preferred
• Fluency in English and French
General Professional Experience:
• Fifteen years general experience working on international development projects or programmes in related fields (nutrition and health, nutrition and education, nutrition and food security, nutrition and social protection, nutrition and water, accountability and monitoring of nutrition, and food security, in developing countries)
• Ten years general experience in performing and/or supervising academic or other studies in related fields (nutrition and health, nutrition and education, nutrition and food security, nutrition and social protection, nutrition and water, accountability and monitoring of nutrition, and food security, in developing countries)
• Experience working in a developing country context
Specific Professional Experience:
• Ten years specific experience providing technical advice, studies, support to assist operational managers in EC HQ, Delegations and Partner Countries to improve project design, monitoring and evaluation and result frameworks
• Five years specific experience managing STTA or NKEs providing technical advice, studies, support to assist operational managers to improve project design, monitoring and evaluation and result frameworks
• Five years specific experience managing EC funded projects as a team leader
• Deep experience of EC PCM
• Applied knowledge of EC ROM
• Specific knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa or south-east Asia is an asset
Deadline for Application: 1st October 2013
How to apply:

Head of Governance and Programmes Advocacy

Head of Governance and Programme Advocacy
Salary: Circa.£39,300 p.a.
Based: SE1 7JB
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Closing date: 15 September 2013
Job profile
CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international development agencies, is currently looking for a maternity cover for the important role of our Head of Governance and Programme Advocacy.
Working alongside our local partner organisations CAFOD is able to play a unique and key role in advocacy on governance issues, civil society space or country specific issues.
Job role
You will lead within CAFOD in shaping our policies, statements and activities and ensure that these are strong, give voice to our partner experience and well targeted. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Advocacy and International Divisions and directly with partners to ensure our policies and positions are coherent and well targeted to bring about the required change. Supporting and working alongside teams in the International Division, you’ll shape country specific advocacy work and support this through directly engaging with policy and decision makers. You’ll ensure that the learning gained from across programmes is being used and shared by the community of practice.
Your profile
You’ll have good experience of advocacy on international development gained at a senior level and the ability to demonstrate writing and analytical skills, strategic thinking, political sensitivity, and negotiating skills. You will also have good experience of people management and development and experience of working in partnership with other NGOs.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/UK-Jobs/Head-of-Gov.-and-Prog.-Adv

NEPAD JOBS SEPTEMBER 2013

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) wishes to announce vacancies for various positions at its office in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and its Regional Missions at various duty stations.
Vacancies:
Job Title: Driver
Positions: 2
Position Level: GSB7 Local
Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa 
Supervisor:       Head of Finance
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Driver.
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance or his/her delegate, the Driver will be responsible for the following duties:
  1. Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorised personnel.
  2. Meet officials at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
  3. Collect and deliver mail, documents, and other items.
  4. Ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
  5. Take care of the day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery and brakes.
  6. Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing. 
  7. Follow all rules and regulations in relation to the management of NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency vehicles.
  8. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.
Applications must be received not later than Friday, 26 August 2013  and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand, 1685
Click on your preferred language for more information:
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer – Policy and  Investment Financing
Position Level: P4
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post ofPrincipal Programme Officer – Policy and Investment Financing.
Under the supervision of the Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) or his/her delegate, the Principal Programme Officer – Policy and Investment Financing will organise and coordinate technical backstopping support on development/formulation and evaluation of national and regional investment plans/programmes within the CAADP country and regional implementation processes in relation to public and private development investment financing.
Applications must be received not later than Monday,  02 September 2013 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234; Halfway House; Midrand, 1685
Click on your preferred language for more information:
Job Title: Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments
Position Level: P3
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments.
Under the supervision of the Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) or his/her delegate, the Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments will provide technical leadership in organizing and facilitating high quality expert support on design and development, implementation and evaluation of development financing for public and/or private investments in agriculture within the context of the (CAADP) national and regional agriculture and food security investment plans and programmes.
Applications must be received not later than Monday,  02 September 2013 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234; Halfway House; Midrand, 1685
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Malawi Revenue Authority Jobs September 2013

Data Preparation Clerk, Grade F1

Number of Positions Availabe: 1
Division: Domestic Taxes Division
Deadline for Applications; Friday , 06-Sep-2013

Qualifications and Duties;

Main Function
Carry out data preparation, entry and associated controls tasks to report to the Station Manager
Functions / Key results expected
  • Receive and log work for data preparation
  • Assemble and check the completeness of various documents and raw data for processing
  • Key in and verify data for further processing
  • Check accuracy and quality of input and output tabulations
  • Ensure that all records and control information documents are properly kept
  • Manage back-ups and restoration of information
  • Update taxpayers’ accounts
  • Transfer data/information between computer systems
  • Report any system problems to help desk
  • Ensure that appropriate computer environment is maintained
  • Undertake minor computer hardware and network resources repairs and configurations
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education and Experience
  • MSCE plus Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent
  • Familiar with Windows based applications and SCO Unix
Attributes and Competencies
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Should be ready to work long hours
  • Self-starter and result oriented
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Computer knowledge and skills
For mor information please download PDF here. Interested candidates should submit their application letters together with current CVs and three traceable referees to the address above.
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MTL TREASURY MANAGER –RE-ADVERTISED

Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawian candidates to fill the following vacancies tenable in Blantyre.

MTL has a national fibre optic backbone and is the leading provider of internet and data services in Malawi, with a fixed line operation and growing CDMA and WIMAX access networks, serving both voice and data customers in the retail and service provider market sectors.
TREASURY MANAGER –RE-ADVERTISED
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the main duties and responsibilities of the job include but not limited to the following:
1. Cash flow management
· Cash flow planning, forecasting, control and documentation
· Management of cash collections, cash -in-transit and banking
· Funds pooling and consolidation
2. Local and international trade management
· Management and sourcing of forex
· Management of both local and foreign payments
· Liaising with other MTL department’s involvement in the supply chain.
3. Accounting
· Cash book transactions, administration and control
· Supervising and reviewing cash and bank reconciliations
· Management of control accounts in the general ledger including interface with sub- systems.
4. Money markets and relationship management
· Liaising with the Chief Finance Officer on the best investment deals for surplus funds andoptions for financing of deficits
· Management of banking relationships
· Ensuring adherence to loan terms and conditions
5. Reporting and staff Management
· Reporting, budget and budgetary control
· Management of Treasury Staff
6. Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and attributes:

· Minimum of Bachelor of Accountancy Degree obtained from recognised university or its equivalent backed by at least 5 years’ experience in a senior treasury, controlling, finance or audit role.
· Member of ACCA, CA or CIMA -with at least two years post qualification experience.
· The incumbent should be conversant with:
§ Monetary processes;
§ Banking operations
§ Exchange control rules and regulations
§ Procurement procedures
§ Project Finance management
§ SAP or any other ERP, Microsoft Office, PC tools
· A strong communicator, team player, self-starter with exceptional analytical and presentation skills
· A proven management and leadership record, ability to interpret and summarize complex issues, experience in dealing with change across a business, a clear understanding of performance management in a telecommunications company and the ability to lead in a cross-functional environment are essential.
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with their curriculum vitae detailing their qualifications, past experience and track record in the areas indicated above and names and addresses of three traceable referees to the Chief Executive Officer of MTL.

Only applications submitted electronically to HR13010@MTL.mw by 31 August, 2013 will be considered.
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MALAWI/MADAGASCAR - AMMINISTRATORE PAESE

Contract length:
Place: Basato a Lilongwe, con frequenti spostamenti negli uffici periferici di COOPI (Salima e Kasungu) e possibili viaggi in Madagascar
Request date: 2013-08-19
COOPI è presente in Malawi dal 1999, principalmente nell’ambito del food security e dello sviluppo agricolo.
Nel Paese, COOPI è stato supportato finanziariamente da diversi donatori (EU, WFP, FAO, UNDP e UNICEF) ed ha sviluppato una partnership strategica con l’ONG locale MALEZA.
Attualmente COOPI è alla ricerca di un Amministratore Paese per il Malawi.


L'amministratore assicura la corretta gestione amministrativa/finanziaria e la sostenibilità del coordinamento paese, e dei coordinamenti di area se presenti, preparando i budget di coordinamento e controllando la stesura dei budget dei progetti. Provvede al controllo dei consuntivi degli stessi e monitora la corretta predisposizione dei report finanziari nel rispetto delle procedure COOPI e dei finanziatori. E’ garante per la sede della correttezza e completezza delle informazioni.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

ESPONSABILITÀ

Pianificazione


1. Preparazione, aggiornamento, monitoraggio del Budget Annuale di Coordinamento (corretta attribuzione/ripartizione tra progetti dei costi del Coord), in collaborazione con Desks e Capo Missione.

2. Supporto alla finalizzazione dei Budget di Progetto e monitoraggio periodico degli stessi, in collaborazione con Desks, PM e Capo Missione

3. Pianificazione degli impegni economici e finanziari necessari per la realizzazione delle attività dei progetti, in collaborazione con gli Amministratori progetto, Desks e Capo Missione.

4. Pianificazione Scadenza Rendiconti da presentare al Donor e Audit


Gestione

5. Gestione e Controllo delle Banche/Casse del Coordinamento e raccolta/archiviazione documenti relativi.

6. Controllo della corretta gestione di Costi e Ricavi di Coordinamento

7. Preparazione e svolgimento degli Audit in loco. Supporto alla Sede per gli Audit in Italia

8. Gestione contabile dei beni di proprietà COOPI/progetti in collaborazione con la Logistica Paese (tenuta inventari e “CAMELOT”)



Controllo

9. Controllo dell’andamento economico-finanziario dei progetti (monitoraggio) con particolare attenzione agli indeducibili in coordinazione con lo staff di progetto.

10. Quadratura finanziaria delle contabilità di progetto (Merlino Coord – Merlino Progetto-EST1-MAGO) prima dell’invio in sede

11. Finalizzazione e Controllo dei Rapporti Finanziari Intermedi/Finali in collaborazione con L’Amministrazione di Sede

12. Monitoraggio delle Sovvenzioni attese dai Donors, in particolare sull’esposizione finanziaria dell’Associazione in collaborazione con il Capo Missione.


Elaborazione e trasmissione di dati

13. Trasmissione periodica di informazioni/dati alla Sede di Milano (EST 1-2, Sovvenzioni in loco, Scheda di Monitoraggio, Chiusura Bilancio Annuale, Rapporto Finanziari, Rapporti di Audit, Merlini Progetto e Coord).

14. Invio alla Sede di documenti oggetto di Audit in Sede


Rappresentanza


15. Cura dei rapporti e delle relative pratiche burocratiche, in collaborazione con il Capo Missione, con gli Enti pubblici ed amministrativi del paese (Ispettorato del lavoro, Direzione generale delle imposte, Banche etc.).

16. Cura dei rapporti e delle relative pratiche burocratiche, in collaborazione con il Capo Missione, con i Donors Isituzionali (uffici finanziari delle Delegazioni decentrate)

17. Sostituzione del Capo Missione in caso di assenza o su richiesta di quest’ultimo


Gestione del personale locale ed amministrazione del personale locale ed espatriato

18. Gestione e supervisione degli amministratori locali che lavorano al Coordinamento

19. Formazione degli Amministratori delle basi e monitoraggio/aggiornamento periodico del lavoro svolto (con missioni periodiche presso le basi)

20. Supporto tecnico ai capi progetto e agli amministratori delle basi per una corretta applicazione delle procedure COOPI/Donors/normativa del lavoro e tassazione nel Paese.

21. Gestione amministrativa e finanziaria contratti personale espatriato non fiscalmente residente in Italia.

22. Supervisione e controllo dei contratti, delle buste paga e della griglia salariale del personale locale



Alloggio: gratuito provvisto da COOPI nelle guesthouses di Lilongwe e Salima (Malawi) e Antananarivo (Madagascar). L’alloggio in guesthouse e’ condiviso con altri espatriati.

Riferisce al Capo Missione



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MALAWI - FINANCIAL STUDY

Coopi is looking for a consultant based in Malawi, to carry out a Financial Study on the use Solar Powered irrigation system

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

Purpose of the study


The study will analyse the efficiency and effectiveness of CPCs provided with solar small-scale irrigation system (under DIPECHO II) versus CPCs without such system in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in:
  • providing financial and resource support to disaster affected households in their respective geographical areas.
  • increase food security / decrease the risk of food insecurity especially during the fold season
Reference to the Logical framework: Result 2, Activity 2

Implementing researcher: Researcher Expert(s) studies Livelihood and financial aspect related to food security hired by COOPI will lead the research.

Proposed Methodology
  • Exposed group: DIPECHO II beneficiaries having received the assets (solar powered irrigation system)
  • Control group: CPC having not beneficiated by the assets but still formed and operational.
  • Financial component
  • Longitudinal quantitative financial analysis of the bank and accounting books of the CPC
  • Accountability
  • Food security component
  • Use of the ‘food stress index indicators’ put in place by the Technical Secretariat (funded by the European Union) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the sue of the solar powered irrigation system will includes
· Irrigation Land variance (pre – post intervention)
· Water uses
· Capacity to maintain repair the assets independently
· Crop production / diversification analysis

Output: Scientific research paper published.
Departure: As soon as possible


To apply:
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Global Pediatric Fellowship 2014

Global Pediatric Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital & Partners in Health

The Global Pediatric Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital is currently accepting applications for the Global Pediatric Fellowship program. This is a two year training program, in which Fellows rotate in 6 month blocks between a field placement in Haiti, Rwanda, or Liberia, and a clinical placement in Boston, Massachusetts. The focus of the fellowship is on skills in global health service delivery, including skills in clinical care, medical education, program development, management, evaluation, quality improvement, and in implementation focused research. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in pediatrics or medicine-pediatrics. For entry into the fellowship on July 1st, 2014, the application deadline is October 15th, 2013. To download the Fellowship Information Packet, click here, or visit : www.childrenshospital.org/globalpediatrics

Finance and Administration Manager, Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi (Lilongwe) Full-Time
Overall Job Function
Working under the direct supervision of the Country Representative with a dotted-line relationship with the ICAP Finance Unit in New York, the Finance and Administration Manager supervises and manages the daily functions of the financial and administrative operations of ICAP-supported activities and is responsible for monitoring and reporting on all office expenses, reconciling and maintaining office records, and managing budgets. The role is also responsible for providing varied and timely financial reports to the ICAP-New York Finance Unit. Supervises all the Finance and Administration staff consisting of atleast 4 staff*
Financial Management
  • Develop and maintain project financial monitoring system that effectively tracks project expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Develop, monitor, and maintain annual program budgets and work order budgets.
  • Ensures sound financial management and accountability to promote effective use of financial resources.
  • Provide team members and donors with financial analyses and updates as requested.
  • Develop cost proposals and budgets as needed.
  • Act as primary liaison with bank.
  • Manage any agreements with local vendors including those involving vehicle rental, office supplies, translators, etc.
  • Liaises and works closely with leadership on issues related to fiscal and administrative management.
  • Provide a variety of internal and donor-required financial reports to the ICAP-New York Finance Unit.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and assist with donor compliance tasks.
Administration and Office Management
  • Set up office space and services to meet the needs of established and new projects. Liaise with landlords and service providers for electric, telephone, internet, water, security, cleaning, and other services.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all ICAP facilities including but not limited to insurance, repairs, general maintenance of office space, equipment, and furniture.
  • Maintain office systems for all travel, banking, payments, payroll and taxes, government-required reporting, and paper and electronic files, and correspondence in accordance with ICAP practices.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for staff and visitors and process travel expense reports for staff.
  • Assist in employment activities including recruitment, interviews, and new employee orientation.
  • Establish and manage local employee benefit plans in collaboration with ICAP NY human resources.
  • Implement payroll procedures consistent with local laws and ICAP policies.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and laws regarding taxes, registration, and labor.
Contract and Subagreement Management
  • Manage contractual agreements, including consultants, technical services agreements, and subcontracts.
  • Ensure that contractual requirements are met, including timely submission of financial reports to donors.
  • Manage the procurement system in accordance with ICAP policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that ICAP policies, procedures, donor regulations, and requirements are met.
  • Liaise with local and international partners, consultants, and vendors on all financial and contractual matters
  • Collaborate with NY-based headquarters in all financial matters.
  • Work with other managers to build the capacity of sub recipients in the areas of financial management and compliance
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or its equivalent.
  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience with US Government awards
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
  • Competency in training and capacity-building with sub-contractors desirable
  • Strong budgeting, accounting, and quantitative skills
  • Demonstrated experience working on multiple tasks with sometimes conflicting schedules and time-lines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated and successful experience functioning in a highly complex environment working independently and/or as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment
  • High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting/financial management software)
  • Excellent working knowledge of Excel and accounting software
Application Instructions
Please send only a cover letter and CV to icap-jobs-malawi@columbia.edu no later than Friday, August 30, 2013. Additional application materials will not be considered.
Due to volume, we cannot reply to individual inquiries on the status of applications. If you are selected as a candidate, an ICAP representative will contact you directly.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Field Programme Manager, Salima District, Malawi

Organization
COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is a relief and development organization founded in Italy in 1965. COOPI’s envisions a world without poverty where diverse cultures live together sharing equal rights and equal opportunities. COOPI mission is to reduce poverty in the global South through interventions of long-term sustainable international cooperation and with advocacy activities in Italy, to fight the cause of the serious economic gap between the North and South. Its core values are:
  • Partnership: we work together with local institutions and communities to find the best solutions to problems;
  • Respect: we believe that cultural values and differences are the key for sustainable development;
  • Responsibility: we account for our work to our donors but above all to the communities and local institutions we work with;
  • Effectiveness and innovation: we are constantly improving our capabilities for guaranteeing high level interventions, uniting long-term vision and know-how.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

Position: Field Programme Manager

Reporting to: Country Coordinator


REQUIREMENTS
Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: economics, agriculture, agrarian economics
Knowledge of donors’ procedures, in particular DFID/EC/ECHO procedures
Working knowledge of English.
Team player, good attitude towards national staff
Previous employment with COOPI will be an added value.

Tasks:
The objective of this position is to ensure overall oversight for projects implemented in Salima District, and to provide technical support for other projects in other geographical areas in Malawi. The main tasks linked to this position are:




PROJECT MANAGEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPERVISION
§ Responsible for ensuring effectiveness and implementation of projects activities to ensure the timely achievement of targeted results in Salima Districts;
§ Provide strong leadership for the Salima Districts projects, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local staff.
§ Responsible for the monitoring and supervision of Salima Districts projects field activities to ensure good progress of planned activities and timely achievement of expected results;
§ Responsible for the elaboration and updating of the Salima Districts projects monitoring plan, including forecasting costs/expenditures, according to the projects budget and strict monitoring of the same; co –funding sources identification in collaboration with the administrative staff present;
§ In collaboration with the field teams, responsible for the generation of action plans and compilation of field reports (this includes monthly progress reports, quarterly progress reports and other external reports as per the donor requirements);
§ To ensure good visibility of the projects’ overall goals, policies and envisaged and/or results achieved as per COOPI and donor communication policies;
§ Ensure sector integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices;
§ Responsible for field security issues.

PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
§ A key responsibility of the PM will be the human resource management and guidance to ensure that the projects staff promotes community participation and community decisions in all the projects strategies and implementation.
§ Guide the supervised staff in Salima Districts on COOPI objectives, policies, strategies and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and respect to the humanitarian principles;
§ Guide the Field Teams in planning for implementation of activities and monitoring in line with program plans in their districts.

PROJECT COORDINATION AND LIAISON FUNCTIONS
§ Liaise with the Country Coordinator on issues pertinent to the projects;
§ PM will ensure that cross-cutting issues are accounted for while alleviating risks and while preparing communities to face disasters.
§ Attend projects’ related meetings at field level (including those with donors as requested);
§ Participate in cluster meetings and other coordination meetings in the field;
§ Under directions of the Country Coordinator, act as link / liaison between COOPI and stakeholders, representing COOPI at relevant forums (including coordination), joint assessments and providing feedback on the same;
§ Update the logistic department on any pertinent security or access issues.


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