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Programme Manager - Malawi
Source: Islamic Relief - UK
Nora Mohamad
| Deadline: | 07 May 2008 |
| Organisation: | Islamic Relief - UK |
| Location: | Malawi |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | 30-40 (000's USD) |
| Description: | ISLAMIC RELIEF
JOB TITLE: Programme Manager
BASE LOCATION: Blantyre, Malawi DIVISION/ PURPOSE: International Programme Department is: to contribute to the process of global poverty alleviation and to strengthen IR global work through the provision of technical support in cooperation with regional desks and support units DEPARTMENT / PURPOSE: To ensure the provision of management and programme support aiming at developing the country's programme according to the Country Programme Strategy JOB PURPOSE: Major Areas: To be responsible for all aspects of the programme in Malawi and to represent the organisation in-country. The purpose of this role is to manage programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, the management and development of staff and resources, networking and co-ordination. REPORTING TO: Head of Africa Desk STAFF REPORTING: Team in Malawi BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY: Budget for Islamic Relief Malawi (up to £500,000) KEY OBJECTIVES To manage and co-ordinate the effective and efficient implementation of the programme in Malawi To be responsible for all aspects of the programme including design, development, monitoring, reporting, evaluation To represent the organisation and co-ordinate with all relevant stakeholders, especially donors, the Government and other NGOs KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Designing and preparing proposals for programme interventions and seek and/or identify sources of funding for new programmes 2. Developing operational plans for existing programmes (water and sanitation, Islamic micro-credit and rehabilitation of victims) 3. Managing all aspects of the programme, including technical support and supervision, and the development of effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems. 4. Ensuring that the programme is implemented in a consultative, participative and gender sensitive way. 5. Identify staffing needs, undertake recruitment of staff and manage their performance and development 6. Preparing regular reports on programme activities for internal and external audiences 7. Representing and liaising with key stakeholders including community leaders, local authorities, government, UN agencies, donors and representatives of NGOs 8. Closely monitoring the security situation in the programme area and ensuring that security plans are in place and that procedures are observed. 9. Ensuring effective management, support and development of all staff (national and international) engaged by Islamic Relief in the programme work. 10. Assume budget holder responsibility for all active projects and ensure sound financial monitoring and accountability of the projects. 11. Ensuring that the Red Cross Code of Conduct is properly understood by all project staff and fully implemented in the programme area. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Experience Substantial experience in managing community development programmes in developing countries and/or countries in transition Understanding of principles and approaches for assessment and analysis of micro-credit interventions Experience of developing new projects, writing proposals and responding to donor requirements Representing the work of NGOs to internal and external audiences Leading and managing a team Implementing a participatory community development approach Skills Fluency in English - written and verbal Effective IT Skills (Word & Excel). Report writing and research skills. Communication, tact and negotiation skills. Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Ability to think strategically. Flexible and patient approach Sensitive to cultural differences and ability to work in a variety of cultural contexts. Sympathetic towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief Able to operate in situations which may be difficult. Qualifications A degree in relevant fields Experience can substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa. DESIRABLE Experience Experience of successfully fundraising and managing grants from EC, ECHO or DFID Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control Skills Qualifications Personal Specification will be judged through: (A) - Application Form, (I) - Interview, (T) - Test, (D) - Documents Job description approved by: Date: Additional Information 1. The attached information is intended to be a guide to the advertised position. It should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may change from time to time according to the strategic developments in the office following discussion with the post holder. 2. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. ISLAMIC RELIEF WORLDWIDE Charity No: 328158 Islamic Relief Worldwide is a UK based international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. Programme Manager - Malawi Grade/Salary: EG5/£19,441 p.a. Base Location: Blantyre Ref: PMM/ARIP/0408 Contract: 6 months fixed term Type of Post: Unaccompanied We would like to invite candidates to apply for a new vacancy that is now opened within Islamic Relief's International Programmes Division. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for all aspects of the programme in Malawi and to represent the organisation in-country. He/she will manage programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, the management and development of staff and resources, networking and coordination. The successful candidate will have a degree in relevant fields with experience in managing community development programmes in developing countries and/or countries in transition. He/she must have experience in developing new projects, writing proposals and responding to donor requirements while experience in successful fundraising and grants management is desirable. Fluency in English; written and spoken is essential. For more information, please visit our website at www.islamic-relief.com. Closing date: Tuesday, 7th May 2008 Application packs are available from hrint@islamic-relief.org.uk, or can be downloaded from our website at www.islamic-relief.com |
Contact Details
| Name: | Nora Mohamad |
| Telephone: | 0121 622 0621 |
| Fax: | 0121 666 6345 |
| Email: | hrint@islamic-relief.org.uk |
Contact Details
| Name: | Denise Bozward |
| Telephone: | 0121 622 0625 |
| Fax: | 0121 666 6345 |
| Email: | hr@islamic-relief.org.uk |
