16-069: Program Officer
BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position ofProgram Officer in the Central African Republic.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
International Medical Corps has been operating in CAR since 2007, primarily in the north-eastern regions of Vakaga and Haute-Kotto. International Medical Corps remains one of only two international organizations providing health and protection assistance in each of these regions. International Medical Corps has also been supporting Sudanese refugee in Ouaka prefecture in the south of the country since 2010. As of 2014, International Medical Corps has expanded its areas of operation to include Bouca sub-prefecture in the northwest and was chosen as UNHCR’s implementing partner at an additional two refugee camps in the south, as well as an emergency response to the recent crisis in Bangui. Currently, IMC is managing programs in Vakaga, Ouham, Ouaka, Haute-Kotto and Haut-Mbomou region implementing primary health care, secondary health care, nutrition, protection and mental health activities.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Program director, the Program Officer will support the work of the programs, aimed at gathering/synthesizing baseline data, preparing proposals, monitoring implementation, and writing updates/reports. Responsible for oversight and tracking implementation of programs monitoring implementation against expenditure and for donor compliance. S/he will document lessons learnt and work with Programs team to support field operations and partners in all matters relating to program and communication issues. Main task will be reporting (donors report follow up and review).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure completion and timely submission of HQ-related reports.
- Participate to proposal development process for existing and potential donors;
- Work with Programs Department and other IMC staff to translate proposals into programs, projects and/or action plans and related budgets;
- Under the supervision of the program director sound and timely follow up on projects implementation and reporting;
- Work with finance team to ensure budget monitoring for projects;
- Ensure donor compliance to contracts and maintain grant files;
- Establish and maintain consistent and efficient communication with technical, financial and programmatic stakeholders, including donors in the absence of the program director;
- Liaise with IMC and donor communications teams to highlight aspects of the program in the absence of the program director;
- Follow up on country strategy action plan – including establishing a schedule for mission workshops, a standardized orientation package for new staff, and audit checklists.
- Participate to monitoring project performance and provide advice and input to ensure goals and objectives are being met;
- Map health actors in IMC working zones and keep such file updated regularly;
- Provide support to the field operations as requested by program director;
- Keep up to date with latest developments in country and liaise with donors as necessary and under request of Program director.
- Perform other tasks related to this post and as requested by the supervisor
“Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.”
QUALIFICATIONS
“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.”
- University degree in administration, program management, finance, social sciences. Other degree could be consider.
- Over 2 years of professional experience in humanitarian relief/international development
- Experience with grant management and reporting for donors like OFDA, UN agencies, EU and DFID
- Good understanding of financial management and strategic planning
- Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment (cultural sensitivity)
- Fluent in English and good level of French
- Computer literacy, adequate administrative skills and supervisory experience preferred,
- Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
- Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
How to apply: Please go to: Program Officer and follow the instructions for applying online.
“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply: To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form
