Country Director – Lilongwe – WUSC (World university Service of Canada)
(occasional travel in Malawi and overseas, Reports to : Regional Coordinator, Africa, Contract term: 3 yr contract (with possibility of renewal), Application deadline: 1st May 2015
He/she supervises staff employed by the Uniterra program and other projects and ensures sound financial and administrative oversight of the Malawi office
Institutional Representation – Represent WUSC in dealings with in-country govtmental agencies, the Canadian govt (Embassy, DFATD), other funders and strategic partners in the country, In collaboration with the Program Development Unit and Regional Coordinator, identify potential funding sources to develop programming in the country and coordinate the preparation of program proposals, Ensure the implementation of projects under your responsibility as Country Director, Ensure the appropriate management of the WUSC Student Refugee Program in Malawi
Uniterra Program Coordination – In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and other colleagues in the region, design and implement the Uniterra Program in-country in a coherent and effective manner in relation to the country’s priorities and regional priorities, Develop workplans, annual budgets and annual reports for the Program, Manage the activities of the Sectoral Program Officer, partners and volunteers in relation to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Uniterra programming in the country, In collaboration with the Sectoral Program Officer and the Regional Coordinator, participate in studies, the analysis and strategic planning in sub-sectors concerning the implementation of the market systems development approach, Ensure the delivery of the Program’s expected results in-country by establishing agreements with partners and through planning activities monitoring and results reporting, Manage the Program in accordance
with the policies and procedures established by the Program and WUSC, Meet annual targets with regards to the number of volunteers and expected person-days, In collaboration with local partners, program support volunteers and the regional coordinator, implement procedures to support volunteers on their arrival and over the duration of their mandates, addressing aspects such as welcoming volunteers to the country, housing, security, living and working conditions, end of contract issues and emergency medical evacuations, with due consideration for how conditions may affect women and men differently, In close collaboration with the Sectoral Program Officer and the Operations Unit in Canada, participate in the recruitment and mobilisation of Canadian volunteers, With the support of the Sectoral Program Officer, coordinate the recruitment process for global South and in-country volunteers (with said process to include the signing of contracts and volunteer
mobilisation), Support program personnel, partners and volunteers in the development of their intercultural skills and if necessary, organise training, In collaboration with the Programming, Partnerships and outreach unit, support the implementation of the market systems based development approach, the inclusion of women and youth, and North-South and South-South partnerships, in order to meet the program’s development targets, Said collaboration will, moreover serve to establish an effective communications system to record, document, popularise and disseminate relevant information generated by the Program, In collaboration with the Programming, Partnerships and Outreach unit and the Monitoring and Evaluation and Knowledge Management Unit, mobilise staff, volunteers and Program partners with regards to 1) the documenting of results and good practices and 2) the generation of content and knowledge with the goal of the communication and dissemination
thereof, both internally and externally, With the support of the Gender equality (GE) Specialist, volunteers and partners, integrate or ensure the integration of Gender Equality concerns in all Program activities; organise training sessions if necessary
Management and Administration – Ensure personnel management in the country, by supervising recruitment, training and performance reviews, in accordance with current policies and practices, In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and with the support of the Finance and Administration Manager, plan and manage financial and material resources in accordance with Program guidelines and the policies and procedures of WUSC, Produce budgets and ensure budget monitoring, Authorise Program expenditures, sign or co-sign cheques and approve the required financial reports, Ensure that the emergency and security procedures established by WUSC with respect to volunteers and Program personnel are implemented, updated and enforced
Qualifications – MA in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience deemed as equivalent, 10 yrs of experience in managing development programs, 2 yrs of experience in coordinating intercultural teams and experience in volunteer management an asset, Experience in needs analysis, capacity building and training, Experience in personnel management, Experience in budget development and budget management, Experience in project development and project management, Work experience in an intercultural context, Excellent communications and representation skills, An innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, Proficiency with information technologies and computer skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive/Docs/Gmail etc), Knowledge of economic development policies and strategies, Proven network among private sector, civil society and govtmental actors, Adherence to gender equality approach and social inclusion, Knowledge of Results-Based Management, Verbal and written
command of English
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer, Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resume with a covering letter quoting reference number 15/13 to jobs@wusc.ca No telephone calls please
(occasional travel in Malawi and overseas, Reports to : Regional Coordinator, Africa, Contract term: 3 yr contract (with possibility of renewal), Application deadline: 1st May 2015
He/she supervises staff employed by the Uniterra program and other projects and ensures sound financial and administrative oversight of the Malawi office
Institutional Representation – Represent WUSC in dealings with in-country govtmental agencies, the Canadian govt (Embassy, DFATD), other funders and strategic partners in the country, In collaboration with the Program Development Unit and Regional Coordinator, identify potential funding sources to develop programming in the country and coordinate the preparation of program proposals, Ensure the implementation of projects under your responsibility as Country Director, Ensure the appropriate management of the WUSC Student Refugee Program in Malawi
Uniterra Program Coordination – In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and other colleagues in the region, design and implement the Uniterra Program in-country in a coherent and effective manner in relation to the country’s priorities and regional priorities, Develop workplans, annual budgets and annual reports for the Program, Manage the activities of the Sectoral Program Officer, partners and volunteers in relation to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Uniterra programming in the country, In collaboration with the Sectoral Program Officer and the Regional Coordinator, participate in studies, the analysis and strategic planning in sub-sectors concerning the implementation of the market systems development approach, Ensure the delivery of the Program’s expected results in-country by establishing agreements with partners and through planning activities monitoring and results reporting, Manage the Program in accordance
with the policies and procedures established by the Program and WUSC, Meet annual targets with regards to the number of volunteers and expected person-days, In collaboration with local partners, program support volunteers and the regional coordinator, implement procedures to support volunteers on their arrival and over the duration of their mandates, addressing aspects such as welcoming volunteers to the country, housing, security, living and working conditions, end of contract issues and emergency medical evacuations, with due consideration for how conditions may affect women and men differently, In close collaboration with the Sectoral Program Officer and the Operations Unit in Canada, participate in the recruitment and mobilisation of Canadian volunteers, With the support of the Sectoral Program Officer, coordinate the recruitment process for global South and in-country volunteers (with said process to include the signing of contracts and volunteer
mobilisation), Support program personnel, partners and volunteers in the development of their intercultural skills and if necessary, organise training, In collaboration with the Programming, Partnerships and outreach unit, support the implementation of the market systems based development approach, the inclusion of women and youth, and North-South and South-South partnerships, in order to meet the program’s development targets, Said collaboration will, moreover serve to establish an effective communications system to record, document, popularise and disseminate relevant information generated by the Program, In collaboration with the Programming, Partnerships and Outreach unit and the Monitoring and Evaluation and Knowledge Management Unit, mobilise staff, volunteers and Program partners with regards to 1) the documenting of results and good practices and 2) the generation of content and knowledge with the goal of the communication and dissemination
thereof, both internally and externally, With the support of the Gender equality (GE) Specialist, volunteers and partners, integrate or ensure the integration of Gender Equality concerns in all Program activities; organise training sessions if necessary
Management and Administration – Ensure personnel management in the country, by supervising recruitment, training and performance reviews, in accordance with current policies and practices, In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and with the support of the Finance and Administration Manager, plan and manage financial and material resources in accordance with Program guidelines and the policies and procedures of WUSC, Produce budgets and ensure budget monitoring, Authorise Program expenditures, sign or co-sign cheques and approve the required financial reports, Ensure that the emergency and security procedures established by WUSC with respect to volunteers and Program personnel are implemented, updated and enforced
Qualifications – MA in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience deemed as equivalent, 10 yrs of experience in managing development programs, 2 yrs of experience in coordinating intercultural teams and experience in volunteer management an asset, Experience in needs analysis, capacity building and training, Experience in personnel management, Experience in budget development and budget management, Experience in project development and project management, Work experience in an intercultural context, Excellent communications and representation skills, An innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, Proficiency with information technologies and computer skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive/Docs/Gmail etc), Knowledge of economic development policies and strategies, Proven network among private sector, civil society and govtmental actors, Adherence to gender equality approach and social inclusion, Knowledge of Results-Based Management, Verbal and written
command of English
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer, Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resume with a covering letter quoting reference number 15/13 to jobs@wusc.ca No telephone calls please
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2015-05-01
