In order to strengthen its operational team at the General Secretariat, based in Abidjan, Inades-Formation is recruiting a PROGRAMS DIRECTOR (PD).
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Terms of the employment contract:
Title of the position | Program Director (PD) |
Location-Country of assignment | Abidjan-Côte d’Ivoire, with the possibility to travel abroad, especially in the countries of establishment |
Line manager | General Secretary |
Nature and duration of the contract | Fixed term contract (CDD) of one (1) year with the possibility of renewal under the mandate format, after evaluation |
Probable starting date | September1, 2022 |
Status | Frame |
Salary | According to the salary scale in force |
Social benefits | Insurance and other benefits according to the statutes |
Job description
Reporting to the Secretary General of Inades-Formation, the Director of Programs will have the following main responsibilities and tasks
- To support the animation and the revitalization of the associative life within the Inades-Formation Network
- Contribute to the preparation of files necessary for decision-making by the network’s decision-making bodies (CAI, AGI);
- To support National Associations and National Offices on a technical level as needed;
- Contribute to the process of reflection and ownership of the implementation aspects of the new work approach (SAADEV).
- Ensure and coordinate the design and implementation of sustainable development programs within the network
- Contribute to the elaboration and implementation of Inades-Formation’s financing policy;
- Designing proposals for programs and projects on promising themes in accordance with the orientations of the DOS;
- Supervise the preparation and execution of research studies;
- To lead prospective reflections on different themes likely to feed the programs of Inades-Formation;
- Stimulate and support creativity and innovation in approaches, methods, products and services for the benefit of target populations.
- Ensure quality control and monitoring-evaluation of the network’s programs and projects
- Supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Inades-Formation network’s joint programs and projects;
- Ensure quality control of products and services provided to target populations by network entities;
- Establish knowledge management mechanisms within the network and ensure the capitalization of experiences and other “Best Practices” within the network.
- Contribute to the animation of the website and to the communication on programs and projects
- Communicate about program and project activities through the website;
- Capitalize on innovative experiences for publications.
- Carry out any other task entrusted by the Secretary General, in the accomplishment of the mission of Inades-Formation.
Job profile (skills, knowledge and qualities expected)
According to the Inades-Formation job description, the candidate must have the following profile
- Have an engineering degree or equivalent (at least 5 years of higher education) – Agronomy, Agroeconomics, Environment, International Development, Rural Development, Community Development, Sociology of Development, or any other similar discipline;
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in development NGOs, including five (5) years with Inades-Formation, in the management of development projects and programs;
- Demonstrate strong experience in designing and conducting workshops or seminars, prospective analysis, programming, monitoring and evaluation of change processes;
- Have a good managerial capacity and team management;
- Possess strong knowledge production skills (be able to prepare high quality reports for a wide range of audiences) ;
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, strong writing skills, synthesis and decision making skills;
- Have planning and organizational skills and experience;
- Proven ability to build and lead motivated teams;
- Have a perfect command of computer tools (Office pack);
- Have a good command of French and English
Other skills
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools is an asset;
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple and complex tasks;
- Discretion, reactivity, precision, rigor and ethics in the work;
- Ability to work in a team, in a multicultural environment and in a French and English speaking environment;
- Be courteous and honest, discreet and of good character;
- Good listening skills and ability to work under pressure;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills;
- You must be organized, curious, rigorous and have the ability to adapt and innovate;
- Commitment to the most disadvantaged, especially in rural areas;
- Have a driver’s license;
- Ability to travel.
NB: This call is limited to associate members and employees of the Inades-Formation network.
Application forms
Applications must include:
- a cover letter;
- a birth certificate or any other document in lieu thereof;
- a detailed curriculum vitae (4 pages max) with photo and contacts of three (3) professional references of the candidate;
- a photocopy of the diplomas obtained;
- a photocopy of an identity card;
- work certificates.
Applications, bearing the words ” Application for the position of Director of Programs of Inades-Formation “, must be sent to Inades-Formation, at the following address: recrutements.sg@inadesfo.net, no later than 15 August 2022 at 23:59 GMT.
For any questions, please call (225) 27 22 40 02 16 / 27 22 40 02 20.
NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Incomplete, non-compliant or late applications will not be considered. Inades-Formation reserves the right to give a favourable response only to selected candidates.
