Danish Fund is a unique global public/private partnership dedicated to attracting and disbursing resources to address rural livelihood issues affecting women & Children in post conflict countries . This partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities represents a new approach to international development financing. Danish Fund works in close collaboration with other bilateral and multilateral organizations to supplement existing efforts dealing with Violence against Women, Child Malnutrition & Emergency Food relief for post conflict communities across the globe.
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In establishing our presence in East & Central Africa, for programme support and implementation of operations in Horn of Africa ( South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo & Somalia) we seek to employ the services of a highly motivated professional with a genuine interest with working with the marginalized in society to fill the vacancy of Programme Coordinator.
The list does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of the
Programme Coordinator, but serves to illustrate some of the areas of emphasis for
the post.
The Program Coordinator will manage all operational aspects of the HOA Program, ensuring the
integrity of the platform and driving the continued development of the Program. Principal tasks and
responsibilities will include, at a minimum, the following:
1) Manage Danish Fund’s growing operations team, with responsibility for all day‐to‐day
operations including interaction with market participants and timely resolution of
operational issues.
2) Manage the relationship with the HOA registries and project database, to further develop the
functionality of the registry system and to ensure system integrity.
3) Supervise the double approval process for new methodology elements, to ensure
appropriate oversight, timely contracting with validators and approval of new methodology
elements.
4) Manage the relationship with validator verifier bodies.
5) Develop further the Program’s detailed rules and requirements, including preparation of
Program documentation and communication materials.
6) Work on new policy initiatives, to expand and develop the scope of the Program and
strengthen the HOA.
7) Present at conferences and other industry events and to other stakeholder groups.
8) Assist in other parts of the organization as needed.
Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills
1) Excellent knowledge of the Poverty , Women & Children’s Development Issues.
2) A minimum of three years professional experience.
3) Demonstrated project and people management ability.
4) Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
6) Experience and expertise in designing, operating, verifying against or using standards and
protocols would be considered an asset.
Required Traits
1) Sharp analytical mind, with excellent attention to detail.
2) Ability to multi‐task on issues of substance.
3) Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
4) Professional approach and demeanor.
5) Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.
Above average score on Independent General Intellegence Assessment (G.I.A) & Test for Selection and Training (T.S.T)
Remuneration
Gross salary- USD3550- USD 4760pm
Medical & Life insurance
12 days R&R after every seven weeks in field location
To apply email CV & application to jobs@danishfund.org, please quote position in the email subject line.
Deadline for Application 14th September 2010 Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
