Rural Livelihoods & Women Empowerment Program Officer

TITLE: Rural Livelihoods & Women Empowerment Program Officer, WARO
REPORTS TO: SfC Program Coordinator
COORDINATES WITH: Other members of program team and Deputy Director, Communication team and Program support unit. RPD based Gender Specialist, OI West Africa Gender Working Group
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The RLWE is charged with delivery of the RLWE program which includes program design and strategizing, implementation, finance management, monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Working to agreed annual performance objectives and personal development plan, in a close co-ordination with other RPC and guidance by the Deputy Regional Director, the RLWEP will:
– Design the definition of the RLWE Program Strategy to achieve significant program impacts;
– Provide inputs into development of the long-term vision and strategic planning of overall WARO programs and foster opportunities for cross-cluster collaboration;
– Network with peers, both within and outside WARO, to develop a shared analysis of local issues and corresponding strategies;
– Ensure the smooth implementation of the RLWE PSP where;
– M&E and Impact assessment tools, including gender mainstreaming, are used in developing and managing grant and non-grant work;
– All required resources, including time, human capacity and financial resources, are available and appropriate.
– In compliance with grant-making procedures and policies, develop grants from conception to approval, and manage the assigned grant portfolio;
– Develop, strategize, and implement the advocacy aspects of the portfolio, and work with partners as relevant.
– Develop proposals for external funding as agreed with Deputy RD.
– Prepare information for agency reporting requirements including program monthly update, grant mid-year and annual reports, M&E, and Impact assessment in line with the program-level MEL systems;
– In coordination with Deputy RD, maintain updates and communications with specific donors;
– Be informed on relevant policy development on gender and livelihoods related issues in the region and in Mali and Senegal in particular;
– Conduct research and analysis on various gender and livelihoods related issues and utilize the information for OA and/or partners’ gender and livelihood related work.
– Plan and manage financial resources, processes needed for carrying out RLWE program;
– Ensure compliance and accountability in management of grants and consultant contracts;
– Perform management of the consultants and volunteers;
– Ensure that quality standards for gender mainstreaming, M&E and Impact assessment are applied in the cluster program, used in developing grant and non-grant work at the program level;
– Ensure the Program complies with the agreed M&E & Impact Assessment plan & schedule;
– Prepare individual partner/grant monitoring & progress reports as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: A master’s degree in development, social or environmental science, or other relevant fields;
Experience and core competencies
At least five years demonstrable experience
Core Competencies
– Proven ability and aptitude to learn quickly;
– Demonstrable analytical skills on sustainable development issues;
– Excellent command of written and spoken English and French
– A team player who works well in a multi-cultural environment, communicates readily and shares learning with colleagues
– Knowledge of the West Africa Region, especially the governments and political systems
– Knowledge in gender, livelihoods or community development;
– Proven experience in program development and management;
– An understanding of gender issues and experience in applying gender analysis, planning and evaluation in programs;
– Demonstrable experience working with communities;
– Demonstrable experience and skills in program management, research and conducting effective monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs;
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 7th 2011
To apply, please send cover letter and resumé in ENGLISH to: The Recruitment Manager – BP 7200, Dakar Sénégal – E-mail: [email protected]