CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: People in Need
Country: Angola
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Location:Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela provinces

Starting date: according to availability

End date:30/09/2016

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola

Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of a project that aims to provide access to safe drinking water for remote communities in Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela and to strengthen hygiene and sanitation standards of these communities.

Main responsibilities:

• Overall project management and implementation
• Local team management and capacity building
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Reporting to HQ and donors
• Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities

Main requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working with construction and rehabilitation of water points according to technical standards, Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS); water and sanitation supply chains and hygiene behavioural change communication (BCC) required;
• Relevant academic qualification in WASH or related field required;
• Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)
• Sensitivity to crosscutting topics, specially on gender and nutrition issues;
• Excellent knowledge of English
• At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)
• Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for WASH-related indicators and familiarity with data analysis and mapping software highly desired.
• Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
• Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Team player

PIN offers:

• Responsible and independent working position
• Background of a well-established organization
• Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
• Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
• Medical helpdesk available online
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation is in PIN guesthouse on PIN expenses
• 25 days of paid leave annually
• R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to HR@peopleinneed.cz until 17th November 2014. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.