CBM is an international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. Based on its values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability, and works in partnership to create a society for all. CBM’s vision is: “an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential”.
CBM works with persons with disabilities, their families, local partner organisations, alliance partners including UN agencies, global organisations, and Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs).
CBM has been involved from the outset with "VISION 2020: The Right to Sight", a global initiative with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020, and other global initiatives such as the provision of affordable hearing aids, education for all and community mental health.
CBM is also recognised as a collaborating organisation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Together with its partner organisations, CBM is active in more than 670 projects in 65 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and in 2014, reached more than 14 million people.
CBM’s International Office is now accepting applications for a
Regional Programme Manager Southern Africa
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Contract Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Contract Start: July 2016
Objective
The RPM coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of CBM’s programme work in the Southern African region (AFS) in the framework of CBM’s Global Programme Strategy (GPS2) and related programmatic policies. Specifically, the RPM manages the elaboration regarding all regional programmatic work, and implementation of country strategic plans, directly reporting to the Regional Director Southern Africa.
Main tasks
- Coach the regional and country programme teams in strategic planning, monitoring, learning, evaluation. This includes support to Country Offices in the field of effective planning, regional integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) instruments, Child Safeguarding policies, and adherence to Safety & Security policies
- Proactively engage with members of CBM Member Associations programme teams for effective resource allocation for programme initiatives and efficient utilisation of resources allocated to partner projects
- Guide the implementation of all programmatic undertakings, including the effective regional utilization of relevant Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation tools
- Drive the further development of the AFS Regional Plan, based on GPS2 and co-facilitate design and implementation of Country Plans
- Develop strategies and ensure implementation following the roll-out of Regional Office Partner Assessments with all future (and current) partners
- Contribute to the development of policies and legislation in areas relevant for disability and development
- Identify needs and opportunities with government as well as national and international NGOs and donor agencies, engaging in networking and building alliances
Professional Profile and Requirements
- Relevant academic degree (e.g. development studies, business administration; social sciences with focus on disability would be an asset)
- Experience of at least ten (10) years in the development sector of which at least seven (7) in the developing world, including in Africa
- Experience of at least five (5) years in relevant programme management positions
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Excellent managerial qualities with regard to programming and administration; solid understanding of finance and budgets
- Good knowledge of international mainstream development - as well as disability and development-related discussions and trends
Personal Profile & Competencies
- The ability to develop medium and long-term strategies with regard to project portfolio development
- Self-starting personality who is capable of working in participatory approaches, focused on sustainability and partner capacity development
- Strategic thinker & result oriented
- Competent in empowering / developing others
- Excellent communication skills
- A mind-set that is more flexible than doctrinal
- A strong team player who combines firm professionalism with a skilful and motivating personality (good emotional intelligence)
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Excellent command of English (both written and oral), French would be an asset
- Able and willing to travel intensively in the Southern African region
- In possession of a valid international driving license
The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
Candidates with the required profile and proven experience, who meet these qualifications, are invited to submit in English via e-mail, a meaningful letter of motivation, stating why s/he wishes to work for CBM, CV, names of three professional referees and salary expectations to:recruitment@cbm.org,
Application deadline: May 18th, 2016
