Panos Institute of West Africa - Programs Deputy Director

July 30, 2014
Afr

Panos Institute of West Africa (PIWA) is looking for a Deputy Director of Programs. Please see the job description and application details below:

MISSIONS:

  • Contribute to the Institution’s positioning as a reference in its sector, recognised for its influence, the effectiveness of its strategy and the added value of its results.
  • Co-lead - alongside the Director of Programs - the conception, execution and evaluation of the Institution’s strategy of programs, implemented through thematic programs, projects and techniques managed by the Coordinators and Heads of Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strategic
    • Contribute to the conception and periodical evaluation of the Institution’s multiannual strategy
    • Co-lead the development and drafting of annual work plans, in the context of its strategy and ensure consistency between the different programs and portfolios and programming;
    • Document the strategic choices of the Directorate General presented and approved by the General Assembly ​
  • Operational Monitoring:
    • Ensure that the programming for each of the various operating units is respected, that the results are obtained on time and the required quality standards met.
    • Direct and oversee the implementation of the work plans by project managers in respect of policy coherence and better efficiency ;
    • Apply and help refine/ revised ash boards and tools for operational monitoring of Project Managers’ (PM) activities.
  • Reporting:
    • Supervise, validate, monitor and finalize part of there porting (annual activity reports, periodic reports to donors, punctual activity reports) expected from the PM in charge of these given activities
  • Contribute to:
    • Program Development : guide, coordinate, supervise and formalize writing of Proposals (project proposals) by PMs, for obtaining financing from donors ;
  • Supervision and relationship-building with Programs’ staff
    • Contribute to capacity building of staff in program management through on ground support;
    • Contribute to the conception of project documents including: presentation of results -outputs and outcomes-, indicators, etc.
    • Help assess the capacity of programs’ staff, provide incentives and training plans.
  • Institutional Representation :
    • Assist- alongside the General Directorate and the Directorate of Programs -the high level institutional and political representation of the organization at international events.

PROFILE:

Technical competencies:

  • Expertise (8 years) in project management;
  • Academic Training (Master degree level) allowing for strong reflective and analytical skills and the capacity to write social and political sciences articles;
  • Knowledge of social sciences and information sciences research methodologies.
  • Experience in supervision, coordination and team building (internal staff and consultants)
  • Knowledge of the latest methodologies for the organization and running of seminars, workshops, and research management.
  • Excellent knowledge of the challenges of developmental issues, social justice and democratization of communication in West Africa.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and French
  • Knowledge of a second language (English or French) for professional and administrative interactions

Additional skills and abilities:

  • Personal and practical knowledge of community networks in the region (specifically women, fight against corruption, conflict management and media) ;
  • Excellent writing skills and rigor;
  • Work experience in a multicultural environment;
  • Fluency in a second working language (English or French) ;
  • Leadership;
  • Good social and interpersonal skills;
  • Pro-active and creative personality;
  • Commitment and dedication to work
  • Resistance to stress;
  • Good pedagogical skills

The post will be based in PIWA’s headquarters in Dakar. There will be travel to the West African countries where projects are based.

Female applicants are encouraged

Applications:

Applications must include:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Three (3) professional references with their names, titles, and contact information.

The deadline for application is September 1, 2014. Send application materials to [email protected]