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Closes*> November 23, 2020
CDF Canada
Position Location Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal
Reports to Regional Coordinator, VOICE Program Manager
Contract Term 2 year, with possibility of extension
Status Full time, fixed-term contract
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Travel Requirement locally in country, and on occasion within Africa
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has received a
multi-year grant from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project is entitled
VOICE for Women and Girls, CDF Canada will implement the project in Malawi,
Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal. The aim of the project is to strengthen
the performance of developing country partner organizations to advance gender
equality and economic empowerment of 50,000 women and men from marginalised
communities. VOICE will harness the knowledge, capacity, and expertise of 235
skilled Canadian volunteers and 28 South-North volunteers to assist Developing
Country Partners (DCP) improve their performance, advocate for gender
equality, and implement more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive
initiatives of services particularly for women.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Country Project Manager is a key position within CDF Canada project team,
with volunteer supervision and in-country implementation of VOICE. The Country
Project Manager works closely with international volunteers, partner
organization, beneficiaries and reports to the Africa based Regional
Coordinator and the Ottawa based VOICE Program Manager to provide leadership
in project implementation, coordination and monitoring overall performance.
She/He is also responsible for the management of relationships with
implementing partners, beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and other
stakeholders.
The Country Project Manager leads activities around sustainable capacity
building for country partners and beneficiaries, as well as reporting
compliance and monitoring of the project to focus on achievement of project
goals and objectives.
As a successful Country Project Manager, you will ensure that activities and
the project align with the overall objectives of VOICE and the Annual
Workplan. The Country Project Manager will also be responsible for
identification of new opportunities and oversee program and proposal
development.
The Country Project Manager should be a motivated self-starter with the
ability to work with little or no supervision and possess the ability to
manage staff, teams of volunteers and understand the needs of beneficiaries.
This position will need an outgoing individual who is comfortable working in a
team-oriented setting and possess the ability to work with a diverse group of
people. In addition to these capabilities,
Program
• Manage the project life cycle, including planning, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Support implementation of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF).
• Support collaboration between the project team, implementing partners and
other stakeholders.
• Support efforts to strengthen policies, mechanisms, and legal frameworks
that protect, respect, and promote women and girl’s rights
• Play an active role promoting the project and its gender equality objectives
by participating in relevant meetings and forums at national and regional
level. Monitor news, trends and policy developments impacting the key outputs
of the project.
• Strengthen advocacy and communication skills of implementing partners.
• Support the development and the implementation of CDF Canada Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse Policy and Procedures.
• Prepares project reports as needed.
Volunteers
• Ability to manage Canadian volunteers deployed to the country.
• Provide volunteer orientation and training.
• Ensure volunteer safety and security.
• Manage the work of volunteers deployed to partner organizations, including
their scope of work and activities.
• Liaise with implementing partners to jointly develop volunteer scopes of
work.
• Monitor volunteer activities and outputs.
• Maintain regular communication with Head Office about any volunteer issues
that may arise.
• Create an enabling environment for volunteers to be able to perform their
duties with implementing partners.
• Be attentive to volunteers and encourage them to take part in the planning
and development of new projects.
• Ensure volunteer monthly timesheets and reports are submitted to
headquarters on a in a timely manner.
Funds and Budgets
• Understanding of budgets and financial reporting.
• Work closely with other partners, vendors and financial supporters in
developing, maintaining and ensuring adherence to budgets.
• Review grant proposals.
Reporting
• Generate reports on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis as required.
• Contribute to Annual Work Plans, Mid Year and Annual Reports, Mid Term and
Final Evaluations.
REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical multi-tasker who consistently meets deadlines.
• Adapt well to change over the scope of a project or program
• Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and business
development.
• Understanding of gender mainstreaming, innovation and environmental
sustainability. Apply project management knowledge regarding development,
staffing, budgeting and scheduling
• Researching grant proposals and funding opportunities
• Developing relationships with various community, governmental and other non-
profit organizations to raise funds and awareness and build resources
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
ADVANCE SKILLS
• Knowledge of other regional languages is an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Strong understanding of financial management and budgets.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
1\. Applications must be received no later than November 23, 2020.
2\. Late submissions will not be accepted.
3\. Applicants must include cover letter and resume.
Please reference the job title “VOICE Country Project Manager” in the email
subject line and submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to
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