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Human Capital Synergies (HCS) Africa is a Nairobi (Kenya) based, human resources professional services provider. I
Our Client, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services globally seeks to recruit a Bi-Lingual Program Director, Africa Region. S/he will support Program Leads/Officers in their work with partners to strengthen the programmatic, institutional and financial capacity to implement sustainable sexual and reproductive health programs in line with their respective missions.
Reports to: Regional Director, Africa
Purpose
The bi-lingual Program Director/Coordinator will oversee all aspects of project implementation within the Africa Region. S/he supports Program Leads/Country Program Officers in their work with partners to ensure/assure optimum impact and results.
S/he will be responsible for the effective implementation and management of all ARO projects. In this role s/he will also be responsible for strategizing, creating and facilitating processes throughout all project lifecycles including, maintaining annual budgets, workplans and reports. S/he will oversee all operational related aspects of ARO projects ensuring alignment of activities with budgets, while supporting program teams to meet reporting deadlines and monitoring the progress of projects against key performance indicators on a routine basis.This position requires an individual to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders routinely ensuring all parties are kept informed of changes or updates to project deliverables or timelines.
Delivery:
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with the Regional Director, and working with HQ colleagues, provide oversight support and guidance to Country Teams on the following
Engagement:
Regularly interacts with other regional office staff (ARO/LARO) and collaborates with the North America office staff, as appropriate to ensure work is on time and meets performance goals. Divisional policy, work plan and project needs determine the nature and frequency of external contacts. These include a well-defined constituency that has a moderate influence on regional office activities, assigned projects or operations. Requires regular contact with in-country partners, colleagues, and sister organizations, in order to advance the organizations Global interests.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Education: Master’s Degree, or related number of years of experience, in public health, SRHR, international development, sociology or related field required.
Experience working on SRHR is required
Experience:10-15 years of experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a reproductive health and rights focus.
Experience working in multi-sector programs.
Skills or Related Knowledge: Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to synthesize information and generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications; strong time management skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with a keen attention to detail and follow through; self-directed; and able to anticipate, prioritize, and manage tasks.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills, both English and French. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and negotiation skills, in addition to ability to work autonomously, using good decision making and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet and statistical analysis applications). Analytical problem solving using systematic approaches to analyze and propose solutions is part of everyday activities, and cultural sensitivity is imperative. Knowledge of reproductive health issues.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@hcsafrica.com using the position as subject of email.
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