Accreditation Officer IPPF EN

International Planned Parenthood Federation – European Network

Brussels, Belgium

IPPF European Network is looking for a dynamic Accreditation Officer who wants to join its Brussels-based office. The objective of the IPPF Accreditation process is to increase the performance, transparency, accountability and management of our 41 Member Associations located throughout Europe and Central Asia. The Accreditation process is the quality label for IPPF membership and therefore extremely important.

The job requires a thorough understanding of NGO governance and management and the sensitivity to work with local staff and volunteers. A successful candidate should be willing to travel frequently in the region; be fluent in English (any other language is an asset); be a team player and be able to balance persistence with diplomacy. We are looking for someone with at least 3 years’ experience in the NGO sector or volunteering at governance level.

IPPF applies a non-discrimination policy. We offer a competitive salary with extra-legal benefits.
For further details please see the job description below.

Applications consisting in a motivation letter and a detailed CV should be sent to jobhr@ippfen.org by 15 January 2012 at the latest. Interviews will be organized in the week starting 23 January 2012.

Only candidates in possession of a valid work permit will be considered for the position and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Accreditation Officer

Division: IPPF European Network

Location: Brussels

Responsible to: Programme Director

Date: December 2011

1. JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the successful accreditation of Member Associations; to provide technical support to Member Associations related to IPPF governance and policy;

2. KEY TASKS

• Familiarizes with the IPPF governance structures, roles and responsibilities as well as with the Acts and Regulations of IPPF
• Implements the Accreditation Review Process including the submission of formats to IPPF Central Office
• Coordinates with the Governance and Policy Unit of IPPF Central Office as and when necessary
• Represents the Region in the Accreditation Focal Point meetings
• Briefs and debriefs Regional Office management and staff on accreditation visits including capacity building needs of Member Associations
• Collaborates with the other teams in the Regional Office to ensure inclusion of accreditation follow-up during Technical Assistance visits
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Director from time to time
• Familiarizes with IPPF EN Staff Manual

3. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in social science or management (NGO management).

4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years experience in working with NGOs or volunteering at a governance level.

5. SKILLS

Understands NGO governance and management structures and is able to analyze documents related to this; is sensitive to volunteer/staff relations and must have presentation and training experience, computer literacy; fluent in English, any other language an asset.

6. PERSONAL COMPETENCE

A commitment to human rights issues; open mind to ideas and people, able to work in a multicultural environment; willing and able to travel significantly within the Region; ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; ability to work on own initiative; flexibility and ability to work in a team; ability to be diplomatic and persistent at the same time; having a good sense of humour.