Senior Programme Officer Inclusive Eye Health at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

These are your responsibilities

• In assigned countries, support the development of Inclusive Eye Health country implementation plans and IEH project planning processes, ensuring close alignment with the IEH Initiative Strategy
• High level monitoring of implementation of country eye health plans and projects, actively engage in evaluations and feed results into further planning
• Monitor policies, trends, data, research & innovation to deliver effective eye care with innovative technology (peek acuity, data capture systems, test app, etc)
• In assigned countries, take part in country planning processes
• Carry out country and programme visits when required
• Work as part of a team to support the development of high quality and successful funding applications to institutional donors
• Represent eye health programmes to external audiences on behalf of CBM including media, policy and decision makers and national governments when required
• Participate in relevant networks

These are your qualifications

• Degree in public health, social science, development cooperation or equivalent knowledge gained through working expertise
• Min. of 2 years in a similar role in programme management
• Sound understanding of trends and policy frameworks in the international eye health sector
• Sound experience and knowledge of project cycle management
• Experience in proposal writing and budgeting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong self-management skills, i.e., time management, decision making, and problem solving;  "hands-on" mentality
• Independent, agile and flexible working style
• Good knowledge of English. French would be an advantage
• Computer literacy, including experience with use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access 
• High-tech oriented (Auto-Refraction, NCT, Tonopen tonometry, visual field screenings, testing visual acuity, retinal photography, OCT imaging)
• Committed to CBM’s vision, mission and values

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse working environment full of team spirit!