Country: United States of America
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013
Within Sub-Saharan Africa, SFCG works in eighteen countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, CAR, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Since 1997, SFCG has developed regional strategies to guide and strengthen national programs to support achievement of SFCG’s mission. In 2010, SFCG met with partners in Abuja to redefine its West Africa regional strategy. Working under the rubric of the ECOWAS conflict prevention strategy, the SFCG regional strategy focuses on key pillars around inclusion, and governance processes specifically mentioning women and young people. The regional themes have led to expansion in West Africa in 2010 as SFCG began building its engagement in the Sahel, notably Chad, Niger and Burkina Faso as well as neighboring countries.
Summary of Position
The Temporary Program Associate is a member of the support team for the Africa programs and is the primary contact in Washington supporting a portfolio of approximately seven country programs. The Temporary Program Associate works with the country teams to produce proposals, reports, Program literature, and other materials. In this function, the Temporary Program Associate supports Program design, administration and monitoring, providing input and feedback to the country teams to better target proposals and capture results.
The position is involved in representation of the Africa programs in the DC community. The position is also responsible for supervising the DC-based interns and liaising with the international interns in the field, as needed. The position holder will work closely with the field-based Africa team, field offices; and Washington based divisions within Search for Common Ground. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager for Africa.
We anticipate this full-time staff position will begin immediately and last through December 31st 2013. We do not envision extending the position at this time.
Responsibilities
• Work with project coordinators and Country Directors to produce donor reports, ensuring results-oriented focus and quality reporting• Develop project proposals, based on programmatic ideas of the country programs and the Africa program• Recruit and manage intern staff as required;• Manage preparation of terms of reference and contracts for international technical assistance and consultants, and manage payments in coordination with country teams• Support the coordination between the Africa programs and other Headquarters-based support units, including the Program Quality and Support Team, Finance, and Operations departments• Update and maintain content for Africa programs on the SFCG website• Lead the production of quarterly newsletters and other Program literature on Africa Program activities and events for public distribution• Provide general logistical support as required including support for trainings, special events and hospitality for international guests and staff• Research, identify, and compile updates of trainings, awards, and fellowship opportunities for Sub-Saharan Africa programs and staff in order to provide capacity building and recognition opportunities• Represent SFCG at events and meetings• Maintain relationships with contacts from major donor and partners based in Washington, DC• Be engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff• Implement special projects as assigned
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.Minimum Qualifications
Essential• Bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, African studies, conflict resolution, international development, or a related field• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in related field• Knowledge and/or experience in Africa, especially countries in conflict• Fluency in written and spoken French and English, with excellent writing skills in both languages• Experience in proposal writing and development• Ability to prepare budgets and experience with Microsoft Excel• Ability to represent projects professionally to a variety of audiences• Strong organisational skills• Ability to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail• Ability to travel overseas on short notice• Flexibility and a sense of humour
Desirable• Knowledge of the Sahel Region
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 232-6718 with the subject heading: Niger Program Coordinator. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.
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