CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 01 Nov 2014

Position Summary & Responsibilities: International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
International Medical Corps has been providing emergency medical, nutritional as well protection assistance to Sudanese refugees and local host conflict affected people in Haute-Kotto and Vakaga region since 2007. While providing basic primary health care services to the beneficiaries, International Medical Corps also focuses on capacity building of existing human resources, in order to deliver and take ownership of health, nutrition and protection programs implemented by International Medical Corps, thus assuring the sustainability of the health program for the coming years.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Country Director, the Project Manager will support the work of the programs, aimed at managing and monitoring implementation of projects (mainly, ECHO-DFID), assisting the development and operation of the program’s M&E system, conducting evaluation and quality assurance activities for the program, and writing reports. Responsible for oversight and tracking implementation of programmes monitoring implementation against expenditure and indicators/deliverables.

1. Program Management
2. Work closely with the field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants
3. Analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation
4. Compile monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
5. Implement and maintain prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs
6. Contribute to production of proposals for new projects
7. Work with field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
8. Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
9. Compile program and donor reports and assists with development of future programs as needed
10. Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
11. Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
12. Representation
13. Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
14. Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings as appropriate
15. Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
16. Human Resources Management
17. Supervise staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations
18. Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Program Coordinator, Country Director and Finance Director
19. Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours
20. Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
21. Training/ Capacity Building
22. Determine training needs for subordinate staff
23. Train national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
24. Advocate and plan for professional development for all subordinate staff
25. Working Relationships
26. Maintain frequent communication with Program Manager/Medical Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
27. Work with Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
28. Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities
29. Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
30. Security
31. Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies Skills & Requirements: • Graduate level education in management, public health or closely related social science;
    • Familiarity with working in a stressful environment and tight deadlines;
    • Proven ability to deliver tangible products, and on time
    • Demonstrated skills in proposal development, project development, reports writing;
    • Demonstrated experience in conducting baseline assessments and reporting
    • Demonstrated experience in project management and financial monitoring
    • Solutions oriented with demonstrated analytical/operational skills.
    • Knowledge and practical experience of IMC’s key donors – USG (PRM, OFDA, USAID), UN-agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP), European donors (ECHO, EU, SIDA…) is preferred
    • Willingness to travel to and work in remote and/or insecure areas and conditions.
    • High level of familiarity with computer word-processing and spreadsheet essential, required

How to apply:

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.