Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Aug 2017
About the role: This is a 12 month, new role with unaccompanied terms based in Kinshasa. This is a volunteer position.
You will report to the Programmes Director and will work closely with Area Coordinators, Programme Managers, Emergency Coordinator.
We would like you to start on 1st October 2017. This role is subject to the approval of funding.
Your purpose:
The Programme Support Officer (PSO) will support the DRC programme primarily in grant management, report writing, proposal/concept note write-ups and development of case studies, communication materials and other relevant documentation.
You will be responsible for:
Proposal Development, Grant Management and Reporting
Assist the Programmes Director (PD) in developing programme proposals and addressing ad hoc donor requests relating to the larger programme or specific components.
Support in the process of research and documentation of information for programme development as directed by the PD.
Maintain the reporting schedule and grants management system (hard and soft files), ensuring timely and accurate reporting both internally and to donors.
Assist Area Coordinators in the organization of programme kick-off workshops when required.
Collect and synthesize data from the field, and draft reports in cooperation with Programme Managers, Area Coordinators, Finance and Monitoring and Evaluation staff to a high standard and in adherence with Concern and donor guidelines.
Contribute to developing M&E plans and data collection tools.
Develop/synthesize monthly internal reports in collaboration with Programme and Area Managers.
Provide support to Programme Managers and PD in mainstreaming cross-cutting issues (gender/equality, protection) and quality standards.
Contribute to organisational accountability initiatives, including supporting with the roll out of Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS).
Communications and Capacity Building
Assist in the documentation of case studies, programme research, etc., enabling the integration of ‘lessons learned’; maintain folders with case studies, photos, reports and information which are updated regularly.
To design and facilitate the production of promotional materials.
To regularly gather, manage and disseminate accurate and up to date information regarding the programme and security/political developments etc. as required.
To work with the PMs in building the capacity of national staff in the preparation of internal and donor reports and in developing communications materials e.g. case studies, photographs.
To translate (English to French or visa versa), edit and improve the quality of internal and external reports and communications documents in style, presentation and analysis.
Coordination, Representation & Learning
- Represent Concern Worldwide at coordination meetings as requested.
- Attend clusters and other coordination unit meetings as required;
- Record and produce the minutes of management and programme meetings and other relevant meetings and workshops as they arise and ensure timely circulation.
- Any other tasks agreed with the line Manager.
Your skills and experience will include:
Essential:
B.Sc. degree in development/humanitarian studies or a similar field
One year practical experience working in a development or emergency context for an international or national NGO
Proven ability in proposal writing and reporting, local partner capacity building, team building, M&E and mentoring
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Excellent knowledge of French, both written and verbal
Proven analytical, planning and time management skills
Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team
Ability and willingness to live in basic conditions as required, and to travel to the field
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Desirable:
Familiar with the Core Humanitarian Standard
Knowledge and/or experience of project cycle management
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
Self-motivated, progressive and proactive
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
Good communication and training / capacity building skills
Good organisation and management skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
Very patient and a positive attitude.
All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
How to apply:
All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.