Head of antenna
The Head of Antenna monitors the implementation of programmatic activities, the management of partnerships and the current affairs of the antenna at regional level. He/she supervises and coordinates the Community Facilitators, with whom he/she works closely to train, support and supervise the Mentores and Business Coaches who carry out program activities within the communities.
The Head of Antenna liaises between the field and the Programme Managers at the organization’s national office. He/She is at the forefront of documenting program outcomes and reporting on impacts in the lives of participants and communities.
Main duties
He/She represents the organization to elected local authorities, customary, religious and administrative and, as host, coordinates field missions of staff and other visitors to the programs.
Antenna management and operational coordination
Manage the regional office and ensure the team, providers and participants a secure space, the necessary resources, digital tools and connectivity. Coordinate project workflows, schedules and work plans with Community Facilitators, ensuring deadlines are met. Conduct weekly follow-up meetings with supervised community officers and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
Implementation of programs and community support
Develop strong community engagement strategies with the Programme Managers and Country Director. Ensure the consistent and quality implementation of club and circle activities, and accompany participants so that production units reach their full potential according to agreed standards.
Other information
Ensure the proper functioning of EIGs, mentor networks, girl-leader groups, champions for equality and other sustainability mechanisms. Visit each village in the department or region at least once a month to maintain ties and formalize community engagement.
Representation, partnerships and communication
Represent the organization and maintain regular relations with administrative authorities, elected officials, customary and religious leaders, as well as potential regional partners. Guarantee the quality and relevance of exchanges, images and videos produced in the field to support communication and visibility of programs. Ensure compliance with data protection and backup standards, including obtaining the written consent of the persons concerned.
Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning
Oversee the strategy and logistics of monitoring and evaluation activities, including surveys and group discussions. Ensure the quality of community data and maintain the database of communities and participants according to the organization’s monitoring and evaluation tools and donor requirements. Submit comprehensive monthly reports on the department’s activities and relevant data to national management. Contribute to the capitalization of good practices.
Candidate profile
Education / Qualifications
Êbe licensed (Bac +3) at least in social sciences, gender studies, community development, education, or any degree admitted in equivalency.
Experience
Have at least three (03) years of experience coordinating a branch or regional office. Relevant experience in defending women’s rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors in rural development projects. Strong capacity to plan, monitor and guide technical staff in community development programs. Proven experience in facilitating and facilitating participatory sessions.
Location
Good knowledge of the management systems of non-profit organizations. Good knowledge of rural areas, communes and the sociology of communities in the area of intervention. Good understanding of gender approaches, local referral mechanisms and youth policies. Experience collaborating with local public and private institutions, and the ability to build trusting relationships with local communities, leaders and decision-makers. Availability to live and work full-time in rural community. Excellent writing skills in French, communication, representation, networking and interpersonal relations. Proficiency in the Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other relevant software; fluency in English is an asset.
Know how to be
Responsibilities
Collaborative leadership, team spirit and a high sense of responsibility. Rigor, integrity and good morals. Organization, critical thinking and ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities within short timeframes. Great adaptability, problem-solving and availability. Commitment to the organization’s values of safeguarding and inclusion.
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