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IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. The purpose of this job is to contribute to IPPF’s global technical leadership in quality comprehensive service delivery (including...
Job Description
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office WISH 2 Project is looking to fill the position of ACTION Programme Coordinator.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Heads of Region WISH2ACTION in the co-ordination and follow up of various programme delivery activities ans specifically support in follow up for countries with no Country Managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and facilitate the operationalization of smooth partnership between WISH2ACTION consortium partners in the country including chairing consortium meetings, meetings with government, DFID and other stakeholders
- Provide support to all consortium partners in the various country to implement the project in cost-effective and efficient ways (identifying synergies within the project and with other similar programs, identify challenges and contribute to solution seeking, documenting and promoting promising, good and best practices)
- Serve as a link between WISH2ACTION Hub and the MA and consortium partners in the country (and vice versa) for various technical, operational, financial and administrative needs. As well as, sharing progress, achievement, success stories, challenges, feeback, guidelines, tools, etc.
- Identify, trouble shoot and escalate issues of concern from the MA and/or consortium members to the WISH2ACTION Hub through the Head of Region
- Undertake project site visits to assess project implementation, identify challenges and contribute to solutions
- Support coordination of strong and effective links between various partner efforts to ensure successful delivery of WISH targets
- Ensure data reporting timelines and quality standards are met, including rollout of WISH data platform and support of data quality action plans
- Coordinate monthly data reviews with country stakeholders
- Oversee annual client exit interview process and periodic data collection initiatives such as Barrier Analysis and PEER methodology, including contracting of local researchers, ensuring adherence to protocol and timelines, and supporting logistical arrangements
- Ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy
- To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in local and international context and demonstrate a willingness to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies
QUALIFICATIONS & PROVEN ABILITY
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject with at least two years of relevant work experience
or
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with at least eight years of work experience.
- Experience working with and managing health and FP programmes implemented by the public, private or NGO sector
- Excellent project management and coordination skills and experience, particularly with regards to programme quality, financial management, risk management, and donor compliance, with a proven track record in these areas;
- Proven experience in coordination and liaison roles for projects implemented by multiple partners
- Proven experience in managing partnership with government bodies such as MoH, MoG
- Proven ability to manage multiple, complex and often competing tasks/projects
- Proficiency in Arabic is a must
- Dynamic results focused individual
Interested persons are requested to submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org
Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
IPPF is an equal opportunity employer. Closing date 9th August 2019.
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
“Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV.”
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