Programme Advisor

Programme Advisor DR Congo Duty station: Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo Closing date vacancy: 2nd May 2015 Starting date: As soon as possible     About ZOA   ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods. ZOA mandate is to work in food security and livelihoods, WASH and basic education.   ZOA DR Congo is currently working in the north of North Kivu and the south of South Kivu supporting small holder farmers to improve their productivity and profitability. In north of South Kivu, ZOA is supporting communities in the Rusizi valley in a cross border project with Burundi. The project supports small holder farmers in improving their productivity and profitability, trains local structures to reduce conflict and enhance social cohesion and provides skills training to vulnerable women and young people.   Purpose of the position   The Programme Advisor’s job is to ensure a high quality programme design and implementation as well as proper networking with all stakeholders. He/she will provide major input in programme formulation and monitoring as well as the development of project proposals for (potential) donors. The Programme Advisor is a member of the national Management Team and reports to the Country Director of DR Congo.   Tasks and Responsibilities  Support programme staff in the formulation and implementation of (multi) annual programme plans for the integrated and multi-sectoral development plans in their specific geographic areas. Maintain and guard the quality of programme implementation of all ZOA programmes through field visits, the formulation and supervision of assessments as well as standard monitoring and evaluation. Assist in formulating surveys for all projects and analyse the data and make adequate recommendations. Ensure that that all project activities have a positive and sustainable impact on the population by supporting a stakeholder centred approach. Pursue (potential) donors in coordination with the Country Director. Formulate and follow-up relevant donor proposals in line with the agreed upon programme plans and country policy plan and provide adequate support to line managers in this respect. Monitor and guard the quality of quarterly and annual plans and reports from the various programmes and support the Country Director in the production of timely reports and plans. Provide additional project support as requested by Programme Managers and Country Director. Provide programmatic support to all partner NGOs and other partner organisations. Provide input for ZOA worldwide knowledge development. Represent ZOA in meetings such as the WASH cluster. Profile   Identity Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA. The candidate is expected to support the vision and mission of ZOA. Knowledge / Experience Bachelor degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field. At least two years field experience in a development country. Good command of French and English. Research skills. Relevant experience with Project Cycle Management, including formulation, budgeting, report and proposal writing and monitoring. Preferably a background in agriculture / food security or WASH. Skills / Attitude Flexible. Resilient. Strong formulation and writing skills. Innovative. Ability to work in a multi-cultural team. Result-oriented approach. Initiative. Intercultural sensitivity. Ability to work under stressful and potential insecure conditions. ZOA offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team in the programme country. ZOA provides for good benefits and remuneration. For more information about our organisation please visit our website: www.zoa-international.com   Special conditions and circumstances This job contains frequent travelling. Goma is a non-family duty station: candidate may have an accompanying spouse but not children Questions   If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mr. Wil Omlo HR Director, emailzoa.vacancies@zoa.nl.   How to apply   If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via http://www.zoa-international.com/programme-advisor-dr-congo.   CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 reference related to your previous employment listed in the application.   Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results