Country: Philippines
Closing date: 24 Nov 2018
The Head of Programme is accountable to fulfil his/ her roles and responsibilities in line with IRW’s code of conduct, values and principles, and to report to his/her line-manager regularly on the basis of annually defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide strategic leadership and expertise to the programme in the Philippines
To ensure the programme meets Islamic Relief Quality Standards
To provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors
To ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions
To network with, and represent Islamic Relief to partners (government authorities, donors, INGOs, local NGOs, CBOs etc.
Program Development (at least 40% of time):
Provide strategic direction to the program, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectively
Take a lead role in the annual strategic planning process
Design programs and projects based on the Country Strategic Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan
Proactively identify opportunities to build key stakeholder relationships, and take the initiative to follow up with necessary action
Develop timely and good quality donor proposals to expand the program, using a participatory approach involving all relevant stakeholders
Work with the Country Director to diversity the funding base through developing existing or new relationships with donors
Implementation and Quality of the Program (at least 25% of time):
Make key decisions in relation to the program implementation, and offer solutions to problems that arise during the implementation of programs
Ensure the program meets Islamic Relief Worldwide Quality Standards and international Codes of Conduct
Ensure the programs are implemented and evaluated in a consultative and participative manner through regular field visits, project reviews and meetings with beneficiaries.
Ensure the timely submission of high quality reports to HQ and donors, according to the appropriate guidelines
Management:
Actively participate in the Country Management Team (CMT) meetings and decision making.
Facilitate team building across the Program, Islamic Relief Philippines and the wider organization
Motivate the program team and ensure they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance
Provide HR Management to ensure the short and long-term success of the program, including recruitment, staff development, security etc.
Deputize for the Head of Mission whenever requested to do so (it is estimated this task will involve up to 10% of the Head of Mission’s time)
Networking and Communication:
Build relationships with donors, UN Clusters, Government agencies and other INGOs in Philippines
Ensure regular and effective communications are maintained within the program, and with the Regional Desk at HQ including finance and other departments
Ensure visibility of program through quality reporting and contributing to IR webpages and annual reviews.
New Business Development
Supports the Head of Mission in realizing new business opportunities.
Budgetary responsibility:
Assist the program team to develop, finalise and closely monitor the program budget
Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure effective financial and budgetary control of the programs, according to IRW’s policy and procedures
Ensure corrective measures are taken to address over/under spends in the project budgets
Job Requirements:
Education:
University degree or its equivalent in management, social science, international development, public administration, or a related field
Post graduate qualification in social science, international development, public administration or related field is preferable.
Experience:
7 to 10 years’ experience of working with various International NGOs in developing countries.
An in depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to community development.
Relevant experience in project development
Experience of developing proposals for a variety of donors
Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN and DFID
Experience of developing links with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders
Experience of and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all staff.
Experience of managing and mentoring local and international staff.
Familiarity with the Millennium Development Goals, Sphere Standards, Do no harm policy, Red-Cross/Red-crescent Code of Conduct, Humanitarian Accountability Program etc.
Experience of Programing in Conflict/post conflict countries.
Skills:
Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to other peoples’ views and perspectives, and conflict resolution.
Experience and excellent program development skills for donors like ECHO, DFID, SIDA etc
Strategic leadership skills
Good organisational skills and a practical knowledge of support service management
The capacity to develop and maintain an understanding of and be sympathetic to the social, cultural and political context of the post
Ability to represent, liaise and negotiate at different levels (national, provincial and local).
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge/familiarity/expertise in program areas: e.g. Livelihoods, Health, Education, Community Development, Microfinance, etc
An ability to work under pressure with limited support.
Knowledge/familiarity with country/region
Excellent written and spoken English
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Committed to Islamic Relief Worldwide values and code of conduct
How to apply:
The position is open only for Filipino nationals, women are strongly encouraged to apply. Kindly submit your comprehensive resume at Alyse.Lopez@Islamic-relief.org.ph
Islamic Relief Worldwide is a humanitarian and development organization and working in livelihood WASH, and DRR sectors in line with our vision of a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled, and people respond as one to the suffering of others. We work regardless of ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or gender.
Selection will be based on application letter, CV, interview, and other relevant documents (as requested). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.