Africa Alliance is a regional body of 20 YMCAs in sub Saharan Africa whose vision is to empower youth for Africa renaissance.
Main programmes include: Civic education and engagement, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, youth employment and entrepreneurship, youth justice and gender justice.
We are currently looking to fill the position of the Director for Programmes Innovation and Capacity Building.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess the capacity of Member organization in the field of Programme design, implementation, evaluation and reporting
* Develop and implement a capacity plan to enhance the skills of the programmes teams in members organizations
* Develop internal performance tracking and reporting from both financial and project delivery management perspective
* Develop and manage internal processes for National Organization’s project team e.g. archiving, IT requirements, internal reporting.
* Map and manage relation with Foundations and others institution which provide support to Youth programmes
* Coordinate resource mobilization for programmes to be developed by the team of member organization
* Support project teams so that they comply with organizational and donors policies and standards
* Conducting and documenting impact of the programmes of member organizations
* Initiate research on specific programmatic areas.
* Monitor and Evaluate individual and multi countries projects.
Qualifications
* Holder of BA in a relevant area. A master degree will be an advantage
* Ability to work without supervision.
* Must possess excellent computer, interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Experience or training in grant writing.
* Ability to multitask.
* A good knowledge of French will also be an advantage
Required Competencies
* Current knowledge of programme management and development issues and strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
* Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to motivate staff, impart knowledge and teach skills.
* Proven ability to create and manage complex programme budget and work in a performance-based environment.
* Proven successful management of a delivery-based operation, involving both international and national staff.
* Proven ability to have performed successfully in project development.
* Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills as well as political sensitivity.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization and
* Experience in working with the private sector.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail to applicants@africaymca.org stating their motivation for the position together with the latest copy of detailed curriculum vitae with names of three referees who must be former supervisors/ employers known to the candidate with their full contact details.
NB: Applications to be received by November 5th 2010 at 4.30 pm.
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