CARE Österreich, Verein für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und humanitäre Hilfe,
seeks an experienced
Senior Programme Officer - West Africa
Contract: Full Time
Duty Station: Vienna, 20% international travel
Starting date: As soon as possible (latest 1 November 2020)
You are passionate about your work. You are an experienced professional and you want to apply your skill and knowledge to empower people in developing countries to find routes out of poverty. Project management and multitasking in an international environment are close to your heart. You are looking for a new professional challenge in one of the world’s leading development and humanitarian aid agencies. If so, please continue reading. We have the right job for you.
CARE is fighting poverty and injustice in about 100 countries and helping 70 million people each year. We save lives in disaster and conflicts and stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Objective of the position:
In line with CARE’s mission, vision and core values the Senior Programme Officer develops and oversees CARE Austria´s project portfolio in West Africa. Current programmes of CARE Austria in West Africa have a geographic focus on Chad and Niger and primarily promote food security, climate change adaptation and women empowerment.
Responsibilities:
Project management of donor contracts in French language in collaboration with CARE Austria´s project controlling and consortium partners with focus on Chad
Implementation of CARE program standards and donor guidelines (mostly European Union and Austrian Development Agency), as well as monitoring of budgets
Overall coordination of CARE Austria´s projects and activities in West Africa in collaboration with CARE Country and Regional Offices
Capacity building and backstopping of country office staff, in particular regarding donor contract compliance
Technical assistance and/or supervision of technical experts in the areas of food security, climate change adaptation, and agriculture
Monitoring and evaluation of projects, including regular field visits to project areas of a duration of two weeks minimum
Identification of new funding opportunities, development of new projects and proposal writing
Donor cultivation and liaison at country and regional level (mainly EU Delegations, ADA)
Contributing best practises from West Africa to knowledge management and learning within CARE Austria
Support to CARE Austria´s and CARE International´s advocacy, media and fundraising efforts for West Africa
Qualifications:
University degree with a specialisation in international or economic development; business administration; environmental, natural resources and life sciences; or other disciplines relevant for development cooperation
Excellent spoken and written French and English required, good German desired
Strong skills in project management and coordination, project cycle management and ensuring donor contract compliance in a responsible and self-organized manner
Knowledge of EU contract rules and regulations
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience in the development context
Technical background in food security and climate change adaptation, as well as work experience in sub-Saharan Africa are an asset
Ability to work under time pressure, managing competing deadlines
Experience in working with international and national consortia
Experience in project development; strong facilitation and proposal writing skills an asset
Excellent communication skills and intercultural competence
Identification with values, mission and goals of CARE
We offer
Management of a diverse project portfolio
Working with a dynamic and international team
Working with CARE Country Office teams and local partners
Salary according to internal scheme (minimum EUR 45.000 annual gross salary; actual classification will depend on relevant professional experience) as well as attractive fringe benefits
Contracts are initially limited to one year with the possibility of extension
This vacancy is archived.