Programme Manager - Humanitarian

Starting Salary: $47,401 USD Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension

Localisation

To lead the humanitarian programmatic and partnership aspects of CAFOD’s involvement in DRC, in line with the agreed strategy. CAFOD’s programme work is underpinned by an Integral Ecology Programme Model, in which Programme Strategies are developed with partners to address the causes and symptoms of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation. The scope of the post falls into the following functions: Lead and manage the humanitarian programme portfolio Overseeing effective relationships with partners Financial and funding management

Présentation du poste

Internal and external representation Systems and compliance Security management People management Thematic Focus: Complements partners’ thematic understanding on anticipatory action, humanitarian preparedness and response, including cash and protection, contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring about positive change, offering guidance to the programmes team.

Formation / Diplômes

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Programmes Group. This role will also need to work closely with other teams across CAFOD including: Programme Quality and Capacity Strengthening Team, Emergency Response and Support Team, Advocacy, Communications & Education Group, and Finance teams. The post holder will be expected to undertake frequent travel (up to 12 weeks per year) connected with the management of the programme portfolio, and the achievement of strategic objectives. They could also be expected to deputise for the Deputy Country Representative. Job-specific competencies

Expérience

Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work/projects, priorities, trends and donor conditions; track record of successful fundraising and implementation of donor-funded work, including ECHO and Start Fund. Experience using programme cycle management tools effectively to develop and deliver work within an agreed programme framework, including programme integration; Able and committed to facilitate or support the development of partners’ capacities; Financial management understanding and experience; Ability and willingness to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year, sometimes at short notice and to areas of potential risk Fluent English and French; Experience, knowledge and understanding of cash programming, protection, anticipatory action, humanitarian preparedness and response. Expertise in one of these areas. Understanding of key humanitarian trends and previous experience on humanitarian work at a senior level. CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported. Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves

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