livelihood security; and disease prevention and mitigation. With a FY11 operating budget of $34 million, PCI serves nearly 5 million people annually.
Job Description
The Country Director will lead the organization’s integrated development program portfolio in Malawi, which includes a food security program (strengthening agricultural production, maternal and child health and nutrition, and women’s economic empowerment); care and support of orphans and vulnerable children; and HIV/AIDS capacity building of the Malawi Defense Force Medical Team.
In close collaboration with the USAID cooperating sponsor, Department of Defense, other donors, the government of Malawi and other implementing partners, the Country Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of this multi-faceted effort. The Country Director will be based in Blantyre; current food security activities operate in Balaka and Machinga Districts, while the HIV/AIDS capacity building program is nation-wide.
Required Skills
• Provide overall management, strategic direction and leadership to all the programs, ensuring that all program goals and objectives are reached in a timely manner
• Ensures high quality program implementation that achieves stated objectives and results in positive community impact
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance in the design and implementation of program activities, which include but are not limited to: HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation, agricultural and agri-business development, savings and microcredit programs and humanitarian assistance & disaster prevention
• Liaise with other international NGOs, local stakeholders, key agencies and ministries, and other implementing partners to ensure successful coordination of project operations
• Oversee the development and ongoing review of annual work-plans and budgets, ensuring that project benchmarks are met within the approved budgets
• Oversee the reports preparation process and will be responsible for meeting donor reporting requirements, including program implementation documentation
• Ensure that all program related reports are prepared and delivered to the donor and/or stakeholders on a timely basis
• Recruit, hire, supervise, coach and evaluate staff and consultants of PCI
• Identify and participate in the development of new business opportunities
Experience Required
• Master’s degree required – MBA or MPH preferred
• 7+ years of experience in complex program management in an international development environment: including direct supervision of staff on complex international development programs
• 5+ years in a similar role at a similar organization level
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations
• Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management
• Program performance management, including program monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity to develop and mentor a team of highly qualified professionals
• Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Advanced Excel and financial management abilities
• Africa regional and/or in-country experience preferred
• A passion for the mission and values of PCI
PCI is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 26 July 2012
