Deputy Head of Programming, Burkina Faso at CRS

, , Burkina Faso -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Direction, Project Management, Resource Mobilization, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Relations Management, Coaching, Capacity Strengthening, Training Development, MEAL Methods, Business Development, Partnership Management, Reporting, Communication, Learning Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Note: this position is only open to nationals of Burkina Faso. Job Summary: You will contribute to providing strategic direction and management of the program office’s programming, complementing the Country Manager’s efforts at ensuring the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your management and programming skills and resource mobilization capability will ensure that the CP obtains grants and delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming. Roles and Key Responsibilities: Complement the CM in providing strategic direction for the design of CP strategic frameworks and plans, including resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions in line with regional and agency strategic priorities. Lead where appropriate and contribute to high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and MEAL methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects. Coordinate planning of activities for particular projects to ensure integration of program interventions and efficiency in implementation. Coordinate where needed in the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals per agency and donor standards. Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance assessment for direct reports. Contribute to creating and maintaining the proper conditions for learning. Help establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management as part of the implementation of the MEAL policy. Coordinate with operations staff to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources. Coordinate the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches. Coordinate technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related MEAL, business development and operational activities. Help identify training opportunities including PQM systems and tools and reporting, develop training curriculums and deliver training. Collaborate closely with MEAL and Communications staff to produce quality visibility materials and learning events. Support PMs to establish systems to capture, document, and share learning within internal and external stakeholders, maintaining trust and open doors for increased resources. Organize and coordinate regular program reporting and conduct reviews of content, ensuring on-time submission of high-quality reports responsive to CRS and donor standards. Required Languages – French & English (oral and written proficiency) Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%. Supervisory Responsibilities: MEAL TA, Education TA, Emergency WASH Coordinator, Safeguarding/Gender/protection TA, Social Cohesion Livelihood PM, Health PM/Child Health Key Working Relationships: Internal: Country Manager, Operations Manager, Program Managers, Finance Manager, Risk and Compliance Officer, Security Officer External: Donors, Partners, Government Institutions, CRS Regional and HQ Technical Advisers, CWARO Deputy Regional Director, Programs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions. Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship. Team leadership abilities Proactive, resourceful, dynamic, solutions oriented and results-oriented Presentation and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

The Deputy Head of Programming will provide strategic direction and management for the program office’s programming, ensuring high-quality programs for the poor and vulnerable. This role includes leading project design, managing talent, and coordinating partnerships and technical assistance.