CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: GOAL
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 26 Sep 2014

The Project Director (PD) will lead the implementation of a proposed three year $7.6 million programme that supports FAO’s DFID-funded Livelihoods and Food Security Programme (LFSP) in Manicaland, Zimbabwe. GOAL is the lead agent with two other international and one national NGO. This is part of a larger DFID funded programme that additionally addresses market linkage, access to formal financial services and productive safety nets, the programme aims to improve public and private agricultural extension services, increase agricultural productivity across multiple value chains, increase food and nutrition security (including through bio-fortification) and strengthen community based micro-finance.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The PD will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the LFSP programme, to ensure that the programme meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget. The PD will supervise programme staff and ensure accountability to GOAL policies and donor rules and regulations. S/he will be the primary programme representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategy and Vision

• Lead the development of a vision and strategy for the programme shared with programme team and key stakeholders.
• Play an active role in identifying and developing new initiatives that foster and/or improve strategic objectives of the program and the country office

Program Management

• Oversee consortium program start-up, management and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems to reach desired impacts.
• Ensure that programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with GOAL’s relevant programme guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Ensure beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to transparent criteria.
• Develop partnership frameworks, partner agreements/Memorandum of Understandings, and oversee partner capacity building.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Ensure programme strategies and activities represent global good practice
• Supervise and/or review the work of programme consultants.
• Coordinate with GOAL and other consortium partners’ procurement, logistics, security, administration, and human resources teams to ensure operational systems support field activities.

Team Management

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary in consultation with relevant consortium lead
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Provide team members with information and resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Help team members identify problem solving options
• Ensure the integration of team members into relevant decision-making.

Finance and Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with donor and GOAL regulations.
• Create and maintain systems to ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with program, donor and GOAL needs.

Representation& Coordination

• Represent GOAL and consortium partners at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close coordination with the Country Director.
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners, subgrantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other GOAL programs.

Security

• Work closely with the GOAL security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members.
• Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• GOAL team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or relevant similar area
• Management or oversight of two projects in the agricultural livelihoods / extension / rural finance sectors
• with a minimum value of $5m eachwithin the last 10 years
• Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, and inspiring teams.
• Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of the program.
• Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance, ideally with FAO experience
• Permission to work in Zimbabwe desirable but not essential

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful PD will combine exceptional management skills with experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of GOAL in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail along with strategic vision are essential.

Due to the nature of our work, we aim to fill roles as promptly as possible and therefore may fill posts prior to the advertised closing date. Potential applicants are therefore advised to submit their details as soon as possible for consideration.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

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