CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Dimagi
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Apr 2015

Organization Description

Dimagi is an award-winning, socially-conscious company that delivers open and innovative technology to help underserved communities in over 30 countries around the world. Our team of exceptional software developers, engineers, public health specialists, and field staff apply their experience in technology development, implementation, and global health care delivery to further personal and public health and well-being.

Position Description

Dimagi is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Dakar, Senegal, for our expanding work in West Africa. We are looking for an adventurous individual who is eager to work with a diverse team in an exciting work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on the frontline with community health workers, become an expert on Dimagi products and technologies (like CommCare), and expand the partners and projects that Dimagi employs extensively throughout West Africa.

We have an impressive range of partner organizations across 10 countries in West Africa working in the domains of health, agriculture, education and more. The position will include significant travel around Senegal and West Africa, both to larger metropolitan areas for partner meetings, as well as the remote corners of the country where community workers use our products to improve rural health and agriculture. You'll join our team of local and international staff to learn and share best practices and expertise from across the globe.

Compensation will depend on level of experience and qualifications but will be competitive with local rates. We request a minimum 1 year commitment, although strong preference will be given to candidate who can commit for 2 years to this position. Employment is at-will according to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Managing the coordination and execution of mobile technology projects working with project partners, our field team and our international software developers
• Managing a small team of Field Managers
• Identification and execution of best practices in the management of mHealth projects and institutional capacity building
• Building partner relationships in the social sector (e.g. NGOs, IGOs, research institutions)
• Mentoring and training field staff and supporting them using Dimagi's open source tools

Requirements & Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Professional proficiency in French
• 4-6 years relevant work experience
• Significant experience in project management and execution
• Direct experience managing people
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technology, health, M&E, international development, or other related fields
• Planning and organizational skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project-based work
• Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents at all levels of the health system.
• Prior experience conducting field or project work in Sub-Saharan Africa

The ideal candidate is excited about coordinating people and processes to make things happen and interested in understanding what makes technology work in practice in low-resource settings. This person is able to self-organize and self-manage, thrives on the intricacy and challenge of people and project management, enjoys travel and field work, and functions at a high level when interacting with existing and potential partners. This person prefers small organizations to large ones, multi-tasking to single-project assignments, and a highly social atmosphere. This person doesn’t need to have a technical background, but should be comfortable working closely with technical tools.

How to apply:

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to dwa-jobs [at] dimagi [dot] com. Please indicate “DWA PM Position” in the subject line of your e-mail. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Organization: Dimagi
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Apr 2015

Field Manager, French West Africa

Dimagi is looking for Field Managers for our rapidly expanding work in French West Africa. We seek adventurous individuals with an eagerness to work with frontline workforces on technologies designed to improve healthcare delivery and economic development in communities both urban and rural.

Position Description

As a Field Manager, you will travel extensively in West Africa to work with development organizations and their frontline workers. You are an adventurous individual eager to help deploy our suite of mobile tools in various locations, such as job aids for frontline workforces, logistics and supply chain management, and systems to engage directly with communities. We have an impressive range of partner organizations across several countries in West Africa working to make an impact and improve lives. As a Field Manager you will travel to their project sites to implement our suite of tools and train their mobile workforces. Your work will include consulting with program leaders, leading trainings, designing mobile phone applications, conducting research, and providing support for the programs. Our field managers share a passion for challenging experiences, making things work in trying environments, and seeing the impact of our work first-hand. In the in-between time, you may find yourself anywhere from the beaches of Dakar to the dunes of Niger.

You'll join our international team and share best practices and expertise from across the globe. You’ll also receive regular mentorship and support from our office in Dakar, Senegal, and headquarters in Boston, USA.

Depending on the specific skill set and preference, the candidate might focus on one or more of the following areas:

? Implementing a CommCare application providing guidance to pregnant mothers and newborn babies

? A multi-country family planning initiative leveraging mobile phone solutions

? Scale-up of a mobile logistics and supply chain solution for public health commodities

? Research, design, and implementation of new initiatives in agriculture, education and economic development

? Talking to development organizations to design better support for their community health workers

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Our Field Manager program is designed for people seeking field experience. Field managers receive a living and travel stipend. We request a minimum 1 year commitment, with 2 years preferred.

You are:

? An outstanding communicator and problem solver who adapts easily to new environments, enjoys travel and field work, likes to tinker with things, and deals well with autonomy, flexibility, and constant improvisation.

? Comfortable multi-tasking as well as digging deep into assignments in challenging environments.

At Dimagi, you will have freedom to pursue your own interests and grow your skill set as well as strive to make a real impact around the world. We view our culture as one of our greatest assets, and cultural fit is just as important to us as is specific expertise.

Ideal qualifications:

? Advanced English and French

? Proven interest in global development

? International experience, with experience working in Africa a plus

? Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents

? Planning and problem solving skills to successfully implement and follow through on project-based work

? Ability to handle an autonomous work environment

Preference will be given to candidates with additional qualifications in:

• Project Management

• Technology or Software Development

• Working with Social Enterprises

• Agriculture

This position is available immediately.

How to apply:

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to dwa-jobs@dimagi.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please indicate “DWA FM Position” in the subject line of your e-mail.

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