Program Officer Burundi

CARE Nederland is currently looking for a

Program Officer - Burundi/ Great Lakes (0,8/1 fte 32/38 hours)

About CARE Nederland

CARE Nederland (CNL) is part of CARE, an international humanitarian aid and development organization that fights global poverty and provides life-saving assistance in emergencies. CNL helps the poorest people, in the most difficult places to become more resilient regarding natural disasters and violent conflicts. CNL's special focus is on working with poor girls and women because when equipped with the proper resources, they have the power to help families and communities out of poverty.

The departement:

The Program Department is responsible for contracting, implementing and managing projects and programs in areas CARE Nederland specializes in. The program team has a program strategy 'Resilience' that consists of the following domains of change: social justice, inclusive governance, livelihoods and access to basic services. Cross sectoral themes are disaster risk reduction, 'gender equity' and fragility. The team consists of 16 colleagues who are managed by a Program Director.

The function:

The Program Officer will, within the team, be responsible for developing, coordination and management of the CARE NL projects for at least Burundi. Also the PO will be responsible for the coordination of a consortium program, from four organizations, for the improved of SRHR services for the youth in Burundi.

The PO will work under the direction of the Africa Program Coordinator who is responsible for the quality and quantity of the projects of the Africa portfolio.

The PO and the Finance Officer will work closely together and in budget and financial issues related to the projects.

The PO will act on the following areas:

Proposal development, coordination and management of projects

Identifies new financial possibilities for the countries in her/his portfolio;

In coordination with assigned Country Offices (CO) and in consultation with Program Coordinator develop project proposals for donors;

Responsible for contract management on the assigned portfolio, including the relation between thematic and financial project management, monitoring (a.o external) evaluation and reporting. Initiative taker for corrective actions. Follows up on recommendations retrieved from evaluations;

Coordinates with Finance Officer;

Recruits and accompanies consultants (when necessary);

Represents the PT team in external meetings with donors or NGO's;

Gives input for CNL advocacy strategies for his/her portfolio in cooperation with the advocacy unit and Program Coordinator;

With regard to the Consortium the responsibilities are:

Progress control of the consortium programs and coordinates joint evaluations;

Is responsible for consolidations and a timely reporting of the consortium towards the donor;

Is chairman of the program work group of the consortium and coordinates the remainder work groups of the consortium.

Quality promotion, advice and support

Supports pro-actively contacts with donors

Informs corporate relations colleagues in the marketing team;

Advices and supports Country offices (CO's) with the implementation of the assigned portfolio;

Encourages good quality during project implementation. Informs and supports the Country offices in general.

Is together with the Finance Officer responsible for a good understanding of donor procedures, guidelines, policies and financial possibilities with CO's;

With regard to the Consortium the responsibilities are:

Promotes effective cooperation between the consortium members, donor and involved public authorities;

Identifies possibilities on cooperation/meetings with other organizations (NGO/Public authority/UN/Donor) active in Burundi;

Advices colleague PO's thematically and for regional context on projects.

Policy development and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Provides input from the assigned portfolio for policy development;

Provides input from the assigned portfolio for the AOP, annual report, etc;

Is responsible for the implementation of assigned tasks resulting from policy development and the AOP.

Private fundraising and briefing

On request of Marketing and Communication passes on information for internal and external communication on the projects;

Contributes to activities for fundraising and communication.

Reporting line

The PO reports to the Program Coordinator. He/she will take decisions on development, management, consultation and advice from and on projects and programs and other activities resulting from the AOP.

Knowledge and Expertise

Specialized theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in the field of project management and project administration;

Knowledge on financial management and of donors, donor finance and donor rules;

Knowledge of Resilience;

Knowledge of inclusive governance and/or Sexual and Reproductive Health rights, gender inclusivity, Disaster Risk Reduction, Conflict sensitivity.

Contacts

Besides internal contacts the Program Officer will have contacts with institutional donors, CO's, colleague NGO's and CARE International. The contacts are mainly focused on exchange of information and/or cooperation.

We are looking for a candidate that meets the following qualifications:

At least 3 years relevant field experience, experience in Burundi is a pre;

Academic work and thinking level, supplemented by relevant experience in the area of good governance, and/or SRGR, gender sensitivity, conflict sensitivity, Disaster Risk Reduction;

Experience with project management in a development or transition context

Experience with institutional donors (MFA, EC, ECHO, etc.);

Knowledge of and experience in drafting program descriptions and project reporting;

Experience in monitoring projects at distance;

Affinity with financial project management;

Excellent knowledge on English and French.

Expertise

< >: is able to work under pressure, meeting deadlines without losing eye for details. Can adjust priorities when the situation calls for it. Autonomous in looking for problem solutions. Has strong organizational and analytical skills.

Result driven: is searching pro-actively for solutions, sets ambitious goals and works towards them. Recovers quickly from misfortune and looks for alternatives to reach goals. Makes an extra effort when necessary.

< >: Identifies and pursues new opportunities to reach program goals. Identifies possibilities for new partnerships, including the private sector. Understands the donor requirements.

Can handle stress, flexible attitude: Can adapt to circumstances when the situation requires it.

Team player: understands the meaning of cooperation to realize the goals of the team. Is prepared to share knowledge with colleagues and help out when necessary. Is able to identify the common interest of a group.

We offer:

An interesting position where taking initiative is stimulated;

One year contract with possible extension;

A gross monthly salary based on BBRA scale 10 (classification dependent on relevant working experience);

Location:

The Hague or Bujumbura (will be decided mid-September)

Application:

If you are interested in this challenging position and you meet the qualifications required, we are looking forward to receive your motivation (1 A4) and resume via the link mentioned below, before 31 August 2015. https://cvselectie.net/POBurundi

The interviews for the first round will take place in the week of 24 August, possibly on Friday 28th August. The interviews for the second round will take place in the week of 1 September.

An EU work permit is required
We may contact applicants before the closing date.;
For further information on CARE Nederland, visit our website: www.carenederland.org
In case of mutual experience between internal- and external candidates, we will proceed with the internal candidate.

Acquisition with regard to this advertisement is not appreciated.