CARE seeks a
Program Director to be based in Malawi for an upcoming, 4 to 5 year, $4,000,000
USAID-funded project. The anticipated project will focus on interventions that
support groups at risk, with an emphasis on disadvantaged people including
young girls. The aim is to improve access to education and health and promote
family planning and reproductive health which contribute positively to the
future social and economic prospects of young girls.
Program Director to be based in Malawi for an upcoming, 4 to 5 year, $4,000,000
USAID-funded project. The anticipated project will focus on interventions that
support groups at risk, with an emphasis on disadvantaged people including
young girls. The aim is to improve access to education and health and promote
family planning and reproductive health which contribute positively to the
future social and economic prospects of young girls.
Position
Summary:
Summary:
The Program
Director will lead the planning and implementation of the project, overseeing
all aspects, including programmatic, financial, administrative, and personnel.
S/He will ensure that all project interventions are of a high quality and lead
to measurable impact. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the
annual work-plan preparation, identifying external technical support needs,
ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project
implementation and the monitoring and evaluation systems are being used to
provide timely management information. Additionally, the Program Director will
maintain appropriate levels of communication with all implementing partners,
resource partners and sub-contractors and will coordinate all project
activities with relevant institutions, CSOs and private sector partners.
Director will lead the planning and implementation of the project, overseeing
all aspects, including programmatic, financial, administrative, and personnel.
S/He will ensure that all project interventions are of a high quality and lead
to measurable impact. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the
annual work-plan preparation, identifying external technical support needs,
ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project
implementation and the monitoring and evaluation systems are being used to
provide timely management information. Additionally, the Program Director will
maintain appropriate levels of communication with all implementing partners,
resource partners and sub-contractors and will coordinate all project
activities with relevant institutions, CSOs and private sector partners.
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in international development,
public policy, social sciences, agricultural sciences or related field; - 10+ years of experience with rural
livelihoods, microfinance and value chain work, with at least five years
at a senior management level; - Previous experience in international
development; - Previous Program Director or Deputy Chief of
Party experience in financial services and/or livelihoods related project. - In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations,
systems and procedures for managing complex grants programs with many
partners and customers is mandatory. - Excellent knowledge of the constraints and
opportunities to accessing financial services, - Experience working with local implementing
partners in support of their development; - Experience integrating gender into livelihoods
programming - Demonstrated success and ability to design and
deliver large USAID funded programs. - Ability to plan strategically to meet project
objectives, manage budgets, oversee the work of implementing partners and
produce donor reports - Strong people management skills with the
ability to provide guidance and support - Computer literacy.
- Proficiency in English;
Position
Requirements
Requirements
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Bamako, Malawi?
- Expected Travel: Up to 45%
- Schedule: Full-time
- Anticipated start date: TBD
- Contract type and duration: fixed term
contract for 4 years - Deadline for applications: Open until position
is filled.
- **PLEASE NOTE that this position is subject to
funding availability.
Come make a
difference and work for CARE!
difference and work for CARE!
Our
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
Apply
on-line today at: www.care.org/careers
on-line today at: www.care.org/careers
