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DCR Country Officer HealthNet TPO

The DCR is a collaboration of CARE Netherlands, HealthNet TPO, Save the Children Netherlands and ZOA Refugee Care. DCR has the mission to contribute to recovery of post-conflict societies in Africa by rehabilitating physical, societal and economic infrastructure in conflict-affected communities and assisting civil society actors to become stronger stakeholders in the creation of a sustainable peace dividend. To achieve its aims DCR has defined four key result areas: Basic services are available, accessible and used, with shared responsibility of civil society; Households’ livelihoods are improved, promoted by civil society; Community-level governance bodies (=local civil society) are functional, effective and inclusive; Sectoral systems are functional and effective, with participating civil society.

1. Purpose of the position
To coordinate and to report on the implementation of DCR’s programme in Burundi.

2. Contract Period
One year (with possibility of extension)

3. Main activities
Tasks, responsibilities, results
- Coordinate DCR’s programme activities of the four consortium members, including
the monitoring and, if required, the revision of the DCR programme.
- Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of MFS 2 programme implementation and
effective coordination and information sharing among all DCR partners in the
country.
- Coordinate preparation and compilation of technical, narrative and financial
reports, ensuring timely submission of DCR country reports to consortium
leadership in the Netherlands.
- Provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure that programme
objectives are achieved.
- Convene country Steering Committee meetings (consisting of the Country
Directors of Save, CARE, HealthNet TPO and ZOA present in country) advising
and reporting on implementation progress, challenges and issues arising that
require management attention.
- Ensure that the implementation of DCR activities related to cross-cutting themes
(communication, advocacy, PME and knowledge) is well coordinated.
- Promote positive relationships of the DCR team with relevant actors in all
operational zones and share relevant information with DCR Country Steering
Committee.
- Share information on programme implementation with the responsible member of
the Programme Working Group and the Consortium Coordinator in the Netherlands.
- Convene country Advisory Committee Meetings

4. Reporting lines:
- Administratively the position resorts under the Lead Agency
- Formally the Country Officer reports to the chair of the Country Steering Committee
- Technically the Country Officer also reports to the Central Consortium Coordinator
and the responsible member of the DCR Programme Working Group in The
Netherlands. Besides it is acknowledged that normal communication lines within
the (leading) organisation will be followed.

5. Supervises
Project staff: country PME officer, country communication and advocacy officer.

6. External contacts
Develop and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, local partners, UN, INGO’s, key stake holders, counterparts, donors.

7. Competencies
Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences or other relevant area
- Minimum 5 years experience in international development cooperation in content
and management positions.
- Experience in planning, monitoring, follow up and regular revision of multi-sectoral
programmes
- Fluency in English and French

Skills/attitude
- Strong analytical and planning skills, management skills including budgeting and
reporting, and monitoring implementation of program activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working across organisational
priorities and structures.
- Result oriented and flexible.
- Knowledge of and experience in international donor contract management and the
related content and financial aspects
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to field sites.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Computer literate.
How to apply
8. Application procedure
Letter of motivation and a CV (including at least 2 professional references) to be sent to the following e-mail addresses: herndayisaba@gmail.com and recruitmenthntpobi@yahoo.com by Tuesday 22nd March 2011.

Include the following code in subject line: MFS2_COBI_app2011

This post is open for Burundian nationals only.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to participate in recruitment procedure.