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Posted 2019-01-09 02:56:35
Action Africa Help International
(AAH-I) is regional African – led non- governmental organization that supports
livelihood – challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably
improve their well – being and standard of living. With Country Programs in
South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia and Kenya, AAH-I has over 20 years ‘experience
working with communities in conflict and post –conflict situation
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee and directly support the
implementation of the UNHCR and WFP funded Refugee programs in Nchelenge,
focused on warehousing, logistics and food distribution. Ensure high quality,
timely technical progress and financial reporting, reflecting donor requirements
and UN standards, through the close collaboration with the field staff directly
responsible for project implementation.
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Take a leading role in resource
mobilization for humanitarian efforts, developing and writing project
proposals, donor reports, assessment reports and programmatic updates on
AAH-supported programs in Zambia
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Support field team, especially
the M&E staff in maintaining a high quality M&E system for the refugee
projects.
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Ensure high quality programming
and accurate financial and programmatic reporting donors.
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Participate fully in the response
to emergencies in Zambia.
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Under the guidance of the Country
Manager, develop and maintain close working relationship with the partners
(project implementation level) management, especially the Program and Head of
Finance .
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Work closely with the AAH Finance
team-Partner Support officer in budget management and financial reporting.
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Maintain relationships with key
AAHZ colleagues at the National level and AAHI, donor representatives
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Under the guidance of Country
Manager, represent AAH in national Government and INGO coordination
meetings/clusters, especially related to emergency response and emergency
capacity building
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Maintain close communication with
the Country Manager for all aspects of project management Agency-wide
Competencies (for all AAH Staff)
These are rooted in the mission,
values, and principles of AAH and used by each staff member to fulfill his or
her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
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Serves with Integrity
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Models Stewardship
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Cultivates Constructive
Relationships
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Promotes Learning
Head of Program Competencies
These are rooted in the mission,
values, and principles of AAH and used by each program manager to fulfil his or
her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
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Sets clear goals and work toward
them
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Collaborates effectively with
staff and stakeholders
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Manage financial resources with
integrity
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Applies program quality standards
to project design and organizational learning
Key Relationships:
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AAH Country Manager;
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AAH Finance Team and line
managers
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AHI Regional staff and colleagues
in other country programs;
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AAHI Regional Representative and
Public Resource Specialist
Essential Knowledge, Skills and
Experience:
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A Degree in International
Development or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
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At least 5 years in program
manager role and three years’ experience in humanitarian relief and
development.
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Experience in Grant Management
and quality programming.
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Strong analytical and strategic
planning skills.
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Basic financial management and
budgeting skills.
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
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Willingness to travel frequently
and extensively within Zambia, and live in harsh conditions as well as
occasionally in the region.
Experience with cash
disbursements in refugee settings highly desirable
All applications containing the Cover letter, CV and qualifications in one
document must be sent to zambia@actionafricahelp.org clearly stating
the position being applied for.
The deadline for all applications falls on the 15th of
January, 2019
