Programme Officer, North and Central Africa

JOB TITLE: Programme Officer, North and Central Africa

LOCATION: London

REPORTING TO: Deputy Director of International Operations, UK

DEPARTPMENT Programme

SALARY AND BENEFITS:£29,000 Pa plus pension

The programme Unit

The Programme Team leads the International Medical Corps engagement with European statutory Donors. The Team work closely with the Washington DC headquarters and country field offices; coordinate proposal development, reporting and offers its management expertise on European grants. The team also advocate with European institutional donors and across the sector on key issues on behalf of International Medical Corps.

Job Purpose

The key objectives of the Programme Team is to enable International Medical Corps increase and improve its capacity in the field to develop proposals, secure funding and successfully implement humanitarian programs funded by European and some other donors. The Programme Officer is central to this work and has the following specific key result areas (duties and responsibilities):

· Coordinate the preparation of proposal submissions to European donors (for assigned group of countries). Including proposal and budget preparation, review and editing.

· Along with the US desk, support country teams during implementation of European donors contractual requirements and reporting, ensuring compliance, accurate information during programme implementation

· Maintain and develop professional working relationships with European institutional funding agencies desk, DFID, JOAC, SV, SIDA & EU among others, to secure programme funding opportunities and share experience

· Maintain current knowledge and understanding of European and UK humanitarian and technical assistance policy agendas, debates and funding opportunities and disseminate to all appropriate parties.

· Represent IMC externally at country specific meetings and networks as required

· Perform other duties as assigned by line manager

Working Relationships

· Reports to Deputy Director of International Operations, UK

· Work as part of the wider International Medical Corps Operations, Programme team and in close coordination with:

§ Programme Coordinator UK

§ Regional Coordinators and Desk Officer (US) who manage and oversee field operations

§ Country Directors and their field teams

§ Technical Advisors

§ Regional Financial desk

Essential person Specification

1. Good understanding and experience of European Institutional Donors policies and regulations
2. Experience of writing successful project proposals and reports
3. Experience of managing and developing European institutional donor relationships
4. A degree in a relevant subject or sufficient and relevant experience in a similar role
5. A good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
6. Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to the needs of team and organisation
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Good computer skills- Microsoft Office including excel
9. Strong organisational and time management skills
10. Proficient in English
11. Good working knowledge of French essential
12. Experience in working remotely and supporting field based team

Desirable requirements:

1. Experience of working in health and Nutrition sector
2. Good level of numeracy and understanding of budgets and financial reports
3. Experience working in International humanitarian sector

HOW TO APPLY:

How to apply

Qualified candidates should send C.V with a covering email/letter to:recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk or by post to 1st Floor 254-258 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB.

Closing date

Closing date is 5PM UK Time, 30 Dec 2014. However, due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the closing date.