People in Need Head of Programmes in Democratic Republic of Congo

People in Need (PIN) has been working in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo since 2009 (for more details seewww.peopleinneed.cz). In response to the immediate needs in a post-conflict environment, PIN began by implementing programmes focusing on access to primary health care, improving access to and quality of primary education, providing support to victims of sexual violence and assisting people in meeting their basic needs via livelihoods and water and sanitation interventions. Currently, PIN´s work is shifting from emergency and recovery to identifying and implementing more sustainable solutions. PIN is present in South Kivu Province, with main office in Bukavu.

Location: Bukavu, South Kivu Starting date: September 2012 Duration: 18 months Line-manager: Head of Mission

Head of Programmes

Head of Programmes is responsible for PIN DRC efforts to develop and implement programmes that lead to positive changes in lives of the poor and vulnerable, achieve the greatest possible impact, and hold PIN accountable to beneficiaries, government, donors and partners. Furthermore, Head of Programmes ensures quality of and synergies among existing and new projects and programmes, liaisons with donors and government, and external representation. Head of Programmes work closely with Head of Mission on management and development of PIN DRC´s programmes, with Finance Officer and with national project officers and logistician. Main donors are currently ECHO and UN Pooled Fund. Head of Programmes is expected to spend about 40% of his/her time in the field.

Head of Programmes is directly responsible for:

• Identification of new project opportunities and formulation of high quality project proposals • Setting up monitoring & evaluation plan for each project and programme with clear results-based indicators and carrying out monitoring • Management of project implementation – directly and via close supervision of local Project Officers, budget monitoring • Ensure that all donor´s requirements including procurement, reporting, visibility and financial eligibility are met • Internal and external reporting • Taking a lead in formulating programme strategy for DRC • Ensure integration of mainstreaming issues (gender, child labour, HIV&AIDS) into all phases of PCM • Ensure involving all key stakeholders into the project implementation • Ensure cost-effectiveness, accountability and transparency of PIN projects • Building synergies among PIN programs • Ensuring that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities • Contributing to regular security re-assessments and guideline update • Building capacities of local programme staff • Represent PIN at coordination meetings with donors and other actors

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in the direct management of humanitarian and/or development programmes • Very good knowledge of project cycle management • Proven experience in proposal writing, reporting and monitoring • Fluency in written and spoken English and French • Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements • Highly organized • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Dedication to work in the sector of humanitarian and development assistance

People in Need offers:

• Work within a young and motivated team • Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest one in Central-Eastern Europe • Salary defined by PINs salary grid – 2800 USD/month before taxation • Accommodation and local transport costs covered • 2 flights to home covered per year • Regional flight ticket reimbursed once a year up to 500 USD (R&R) • Financial bonuses based on performance twice a year • Costs of visas and vaccination covered • 25 days of holiday per year • Medical helpdesk (in Czech Republic, provided in English) • Travel insurance (covers the health care incl. the repatriation) • Introduction and training in Prague

How to apply:

Suitable candidates are requested to send a CV and a motivation letter to Ms.Barbora Jancova, HR Officer, PIN Czech Republic at: hr@peopleinneed.cz. Please, notice that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.