Regional Program Officer-Sudano Sahel
Wildlife Conservation Society
Operations
Rwanda
Posted on Oct 11, 2024
10-Oct-2024
Regional Program Officer-Sudano Sahel
Rwanda
Full-Time
GLOBAL CONSERVATION
Job Description
Position: Regional Program Officer, Sudano Sahel
Reports to: Program Manager, Sudano Sahel
Positions Managed: None
Location: Kigali-Rwanda
Country Program/Sector:
Position Type: Full time
Scope/Capacity: Regional
Coordinates with: Sudano Sahel Regional Team, CAR and Chad Country program teams
Job Purpose
The Program Officer will provide technical, administrative and implementation support to a complex program that oversees conservation activities in several Protected Areas in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad. The successful candidate will fulfil a key role in program coordination, compliance, reporting workflows, agreement review, and information management for the Sudano Sahel regional team. She/he will ensure activities are documented and donor-reporting schedules are well managed and adhered to. The Program Officer will lead by summarizing the requirements of grants issued under each donor, communicating these requirements to the program teams and providing compliance support to project leads throughout implementation as needed. She/he will also support country programs in reporting, preparing modification requests for ongoing awards, supporting donor agreement review and providing overall facilitation and support to the fulfilment of WCS's mission in the region. She/he will work to build the capacity of the program teams.
Responsibilities
Program Reporting & Proposal Development
Reports to: Program Manager, Sudano Sahel
Positions Managed: None
Location: Kigali-Rwanda
Country Program/Sector:
Position Type: Full time
Scope/Capacity: Regional
Coordinates with: Sudano Sahel Regional Team, CAR and Chad Country program teams
Job Purpose
The Program Officer will provide technical, administrative and implementation support to a complex program that oversees conservation activities in several Protected Areas in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad. The successful candidate will fulfil a key role in program coordination, compliance, reporting workflows, agreement review, and information management for the Sudano Sahel regional team. She/he will ensure activities are documented and donor-reporting schedules are well managed and adhered to. The Program Officer will lead by summarizing the requirements of grants issued under each donor, communicating these requirements to the program teams and providing compliance support to project leads throughout implementation as needed. She/he will also support country programs in reporting, preparing modification requests for ongoing awards, supporting donor agreement review and providing overall facilitation and support to the fulfilment of WCS's mission in the region. She/he will work to build the capacity of the program teams.
Responsibilities
Program Reporting & Proposal Development
- Support the coordination, tracking, preparation and submission of narrative donor reports in the Sudano Sahel portfolio, ensuring they are donor-compliant, timely, of high quality and follow an internal review process
- Lead capacity-building efforts for technical report writing and information management capabilities
- Ensure program activities and means of verification are documented in a central location
- Support drafting award modification requests when needed
- Support the drafting of concept notes and project proposals, as appropriate
Grants Management
- Support the development of the country programs' overall implementation plan, annual work plans, projects, and initiatives and processes related to monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Support linkages and coordination with thematic programs (e.g., species conservation, one health, counter wildlife trafficking etc.) to help and support execution activities in the country.
- Coordinate high-level project monitoring and organize/host meetings and annual workshops with Program, Project, Management and the Regional Management teams, to ensure performance on grants is tracked effectively, risks and issues are flagged, and corrective action is taken as appropriate, and work plans are developed
- Work closely with the regional team to ensure the monitoring of grants for compliance with WCS’s policies and procedures as well as donor/government / external rules and regulations
- Support Regional Business and Grants Managers in process mapping and assist with improvement of standard procedures and control of workflows
Knowledge Management
- Work closely with the regional team in the management of database and tracking systems, ensuring records and documents are organized and saved efficiently
- Support knowledge management and communications following donor regulations
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Requirements and Job Skills (Required)
- Either an advanced degree (Master's) in the fields of international relations, development, social or natural sciences or similar, or a first degree (Bachelor’s) with demonstrated and appropriate experience
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience at national or international level, supporting or managing a programme/project funded by institutional donors (European Union would be an asset), including grant management and proposal development
- Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality reports, sometimes within short deadlines
- Demonstrated experience working in a multicultural team, with experience working in Africa and across time zones a distinct advantage
- Experience working, coordinating and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, including partner NGOs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the program budget and budgetary implications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French is mandatory, and in English would be a strong asset
- Interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Additional Requirements:
- Regular travel to WCS landscapes and capital cities in CAR and Chad
- Professional proficiency in English and French
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through the application tab by October 24th, 2024.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
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Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through the application tab by October 24th, 2024.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
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Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
