Appel à candidature : Recrutement d’un(e) Chef(fe) de programme en Tunisie.

 

 

 

 

About the job

The Head of Programme will be responsible for leading the development and growth of DRC’s strategic program portfolio in Tunisia and Algeria. S/he will take the lead in developing all new programmatic opportunities and support the Country Director in ensuring that DRC’s overall programmatic strategies in both countries are developed in line with the changing needs at field level. The Head of Program will be actively involved in fundraising and external representation when related to existing or upcoming programs in close coordination with the Country Director.

The Head of Programme will also be responsible of ensuring program quality of all existing and future projects in line with DRC and international standards and for supporting Base Managers and their teams towards successful qualitative implementation and cross learning. The Head of Program will take the lead in contextualizing sector policies, processes and tools as required by project teams.

Finally, as an SMT member, the Head of Programme will support the Country Director and fellow colleagues in the Tunis coordination office to ensure optimal working conditions for all and continued positive collaboration with MMC and DRC Libya teams with whom DRC Tunisia-Algeria share an office space. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Program strategy & project development:

  • Lead in the development and implementation of DRC Tunisia-Algeria program Strategic Plan;
  • Ensure strategic programming coherence with DRC’s 2025 Global strategy including its 3 operational platforms;
  • Identify new program opportunities in close coordination with program teams and relevant internal and external partners;
  • Draft or review and approve all new developed CNs, project proposals and budgets;
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of donor and government policies and support implementing teams to ensure full compliance;
  • Maintain and update DRC’s online Grants Management System (GMS) platforms.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to at least 5 years’ experience in relevant field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

  • Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field;
  • At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field;
  • At least 4 years’ experience with people management;
  • Experience in managing or overseeing program operations, including at country senior management level;
  • Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management;
  • Experience with proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
  • Experience with effectively coordinating with national partners, local/government authorities, NGO partners, UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders;
  • English: Full professional proficiency;
  • French: Strongly recommended.

Desirable : Arabic

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Application deadline : February 26th, 2023