Senior Adviser – Programmes job at True North Consult
Job Purpose
Oversee the effective implementation of our programmes in one of our partner districts.
Responsibilities
• Contribute to the Embassy’s strategic, annual and programme planning.
• Support partner district in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of programme/project activities.
• Participate in and report on regular field visits to project locations and monitor the implementation of the Embassy supported programmes by the implementing partners.
• Ensure district activities align with established plans and standard operating procedures.
• Support the district and Embassy in its procurement planning and validation of compliance to PPDA Act and Embassy’s financial and operational procedures.
• Represent Embassy in technical meetings at district and Development Partners’s Group levels.
• Ensure programme outputs and outcomes in the partner district are being met in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for engagement in relevant thematic areas and build strong networks and relationships across different stakeholders such as Government, development partners and civil society/NGOs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Embassy’s implementing partners to ensure that its programmes deliver the intended results.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Contribute to Embassy reporting requirements and data collection submitted to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland.
• Provide wider Embassy support and perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Cooperation as required.
Qualifications
• At least Bachelor’s degree level qualification in development studies, social sciences, economics, project management or other relevant discipline; plus postgraduate qualification in relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in project management in the areas of thematic priorities.
Experience
• Demonstrated experience in result-based monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of all project management cycles, including tools and procedures for project programming, appraisal, implementation, monitoring, review, and evaluation.
• Experience in supporting or managing development programmes and experience of working for international organisation’s or embassies is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Analytical thinking and multitasking abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in diverse and multicultural environment, sometimes under challenging circumstances.
• Active listening skills and proactive and constructive attitude.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel frequently and as requested.
Job application procedure
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With subject line Senior Adviser – Programmes by C.O.B Friday, 15th November 2024.
All applications shall be acknowledged as received but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word
