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CARE Mali seeks Project Director for an Integrated Rural
Program to Improve Nutrition & Hygiene project. This project is expected
to run for 5 years. This project, funded by USAID, will expand integrated
Nutrition and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programming in Mali. This program
is in response to the humanitarian crisis evolving from a complex emergency
as well as the long term development challenges in Mali and aims to build
resilience for optimal health outcomes, especially of women and
children. The Project Director will be based in Bamako.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Director has overall responsibility for high
quality program implementation, achievement of project deliverables, timely
reporting, management of staff, donor and host country relationships,
fiduciary oversight etc. The Project Director serves as CARE’s key liaison to
USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, other stakeholders and
program partners.
S/He will conduct the following:
- Ensures
a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID
and national-level institutions. Provides overall leadership and
strategic direction to the program.
- Oversees
planning, quality assurance and supervises program monitoring,
evaluating, and reporting.
- Ensures
quality and timely submission of all project deliverables.
Provides cross-sectoral strategic direction in technical areas
including nutrition, agriculture, WASH, hygiene, and sanitation, and
behavior change communication.
- Ensures
that appropriate technical support is provided to health districts,
centers and associations, and relevant civil society organizations are
involved in implementation.
- Ensures
that the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress
of all program activities are in accordance with strategies and
standards and meet the goals and objectives of communities, USAID, and
the Government of Mali. Oversee implementation of a common
monitoring, evaluation and learning system among all partners and
analyze the data it generates to inform project management, technical
programming and development of best practices and applied research.
Oversee the implementation of operations research.
- Ensures
that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water
Services (MUS), and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and
water resource management programming. Maintain effective
relationships with other USAID implementing partners and work to ensure
cross-project alignment of annual workplans and WASH technical
approaches.
- Oversees
hiring, management, and development of staff to ensure a diverse,
skilled, and productive workforce and create a culture of integrity
across the project.
- Provides
mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports and senior team
members.
- Provides
oversight and consolidation for the financial management and reporting
for the program, including the submission of timely and accurate
performance and financial reports. Monitor budget utilization and
ensures proper financial management and utilization of funds.
- Facilitates
reflection and documentation of lessons learned and best practices
within the coalition and outside it such that all participating
institutions, USAID, and constituent communities may realize improved
WASH outcomes. Organizes learning and sharing opportunities between
program and external stakeholders on a regular basis. Uses
problem-solving and consensus-building skills and ability to promote
coordination among diverse interests and institutions.
REQUIRED:
- Masters
degree or higher in relevant field, PhD preferred
- Minimum
of 15 years overseas, senior leadership experience as COP, Country
Director, or comparable position in the field of international
development.
- At
least 5 years’ experience managing large USG budgets
- Familiarity
with USAID’s reporting, procurement, and project management policies and
procedures.
- Professional
experience in working with USAID-supported cooperating agencies, donors,
USAID missions, and international counterpart organizations; as well as
other USG agencies a plus
- Demonstrated
experience working in partnership with international donors and agencies
- Multiple
language skills (English, French (required), and Bamabara) are a plus.
- Excellent
interpersonal and cross cultural skills.
- Technical
proficiency in nutrition agriculture, water supply, sanitation, and/or
hygiene, and behavior change communication program design,
implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated
experience managing similarly complex projects in West African countries,
especially the Sahel, involving multi-million dollar budgets,
coordination with multiple programs, operations research, and managing
partner institutions.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the cross-sectoral application of WASH strategies to
improve health, livelihoods and nutrition.
- Demonstrated
knowledge and application of state-of-the-art WASH practices and
approaches. Knowledge and prior application of participatory
methodologies.
- Strong
leadership, analytical and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated
skills in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a
variety of activities with attention to detail.
- Proven
ability to convene/chair high profile meetings. Understanding of USAID
procurement processes, procedures, and grants management.
- Strong
MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
- Strong
written and oral presentation skills in English.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Number
of Positions: 1 (Accompanied)
- Contract
type and duration: fixed term contract for 5 years
- Deadline
for applications: Until suitable applicant is found
- CARE
encourages Malian or Sahelian nationals to apply.
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