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Data: 23/10/2013
IDLO, International Development Law Organization, sta selezionando un Regional Program Manager per la sua operatività in Africa. La sede di lavoro è Roma. Scadenza per le candidature: 11 Novembre 2013.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Programs, and in close collaboration with the Strategy
& Innovation Department, the incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation
of innovative and complex programs, and acts as a focal point for information flow between the
relevant program teams in the field and Headquarters for the Africa region. The incumbent will
coordinate and report on program status and progress and communicate these internally to IDLO
and/or to respective stakeholders, as needed.
In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Undertake and document needs-assessments with respective country partners and beneficiaries, including local community stakeholders and other entities;
• Oversee the research, design, and drafting of program strategies, project proposals, working papers, memoranda of understanding, briefs, and other original materials for IDLO programs in Africa;
• Oversee the design of implementation plans in specific local areas and within regional programs covering the thematic work of IDLO by means of standardized program cycle management tools, logic models and frameworks, work plans, monitoring reports, and others;
• Manage collaboration with the Organizational Services Department for the necessary support and resources required for effective program development and implementation, especially with Human Resources & Learning, Finance, and Procurement;
• Manage both the human and financial resources linked to project implementation (i.e. project officers, consultants, budgeting, etc.);
• Ensure that key achievements and results within the respective program portfolio are promptly brought to the attention of IDLO stakeholders, including External Relations, Strategy & Innovation, Resource Mobilization, and Research & Learning;
• Coordinate within IDLO and other partner organizations as necessary to achieve benchmarks at each stage of program delivery for the respective work concerned (depending on the thematic focus);
• Expedite program implementation through discussions and correspondence with technical, substantive, and project personnel as well as undertake field visits and analysis of periodic program progress reports;
• Ensure the timely monitoring and evaluation of programs, outputs, benchmarks, and milestones; develop and manage program evaluation plans; oversee the preparation and dissemination of timely monitoring reports according to relevant monitoring templates;
• Provide policy guidance and recommendations for improvement of various legal systems and institutions related to the specific program and geographic regions concerned;
• Perform a variety of assignments related to various administrative matters including, but not limited to, IDLO’s program development and compliance activities;
• Contribute to the development of research and policy related issues for IDLO programs in Africa, in cooperation with other interested parties;
• Provide active assistance and support in working with external stakeholders and donors to maintain or enhance existing relationships to the benefit of the Organization, as well as to actively participate in advancing new donor and stakeholder partnerships; provide input to relevant institutional and project websites;
• Effectively lead staff by providing clear direction, addressing staff development, and implementing performance management through ongoing dialogue, feedback, and mentoring; motivate and support staff with a view to fostering a teamwork approach in meeting objectives and goals; address possible conflicts in a positive and constructive manner;
• encourage initiative and maintain effective working relationships within a multi-cultural setting;
• Actively identify both internal and external clients to whom services are provided and seek to understand and address clients’ needs and expectations with effective and appropriate solutions.
Academic qualifications
Minimum of a university degree in Law, International Relations, Development Studies or other relevant field. A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Work experience
• 10-15 years of professional experience of which a least half involved project management the responsibility to manage substantive projects, budgets and human resources.
• 10 years professional experience of working in rule of law/development context.
• Extensive experience working in Africa, including in project management in Africa.
Languages
Fluency in English and French is required
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications.
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