FCA started its operation in CAR in 2014. FCA operates, directly and together with its National Partners, in several Provinces across the country under the themes right to education, right to peace and right to livelihood interventions.
The BDM’s primary role is to develop FCA’s country programme in CAR and provide quality assurance on overall FCA country programme development and implementation. The Business Development Manager leads on the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver high impact results based on data and experience gathered from the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL).
Main duties and responsibilites:
- Be responsible for programme development and contribute to the successful development of the proposal initiatives in accordance with programme objectives and evolving strategies
- Lead, mentor and provide technical guidance to the quality team comprising of R2P Specialist, Education Specialist and Senior MEAL.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and review of strategy and strategic vision for the Country Office.
- Lead the development of country programme strategies, annual plans and reports, and ensure coordination of all technical inputs to country strategy, plans, proposals and reports
- Support MEAL team in strengthening the MEAL system in the Country Office and providing effective technical assistance and oversight to projects across programme unit
- Support communication and visibility as well as key advocacy and media campaigns by defining clear strategy and technical messaging across CAR Country Programme
- Ensure the Country Office programme is based on data and experience gathered from high quality Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system and process
- Ensure quality and accountability in the Country Office and lead CHS accountability mechanism including roll-out of CRM across Country Programme in close collaboration with HR and Programme Manager.
- Ensure that technical staff provide input into proposals and proactively and regularly communicate planned requirements for programme design and implementation to relevant departments/functions
- Ensure that the different technical sectors of the Country Office are coordinated, integrated and support each other to optimize programs and projects
- Lead planning of FCA’s development and humanitarian projects, together with relevant technical staff, ensuring that the new programmes are in-line with FCA, national and donors strategy, policies and guidelines
- Participate and actively engage in coordination meetings relevant to programme development
- Participate in decision-making as a member of the country office senior management team
- Support senior management team in assessment of new modes of partner collaboration, and identification of new partners when relevant by working closely with FCA Country programme Manager.
- Support senior management team in assessment of new modes of partner collaboration, and identification of new partners when relevant
- Support in establishing, maintaining, and improving active and regular working relationships with: partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs.
- In close coordination with R2P, Education Specialists and HR, provide capacity building support to FCA programme staff and the staff of partner organizations in relation to programme development and quality and accountability in programme implementation
- Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor,
Competence and personal requirements:
- University Master degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, International Relations, Business Management or similar fields
- Minimum 6 years field working experience of managing multi-donors programms
- Previous experience working in emergency or post-conflict contexts;
- Problem solving skills with persistent attention to detail
- Fluency in French and English
- Ability to travel out of duty station
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful environment
- Cultural sensitivity and inter-cultural communication skills
The fixed-term contract for this position for a period of one year with six months’ probation period, starting as soon as possible. The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience. Accommodation, R&R, return ticket and visa, and medical insurance is paid for by FCA.
Please apply by using the link no later than on 11.02.2022. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA practices zero tolerance against child abuse. FCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements. FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
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