Head of Project (Advocacy Advisor)
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Welthungerhilfe
- Expires 23 Sep 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
About
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest, privately held, non-denominational and politically independent German non-governmental organisations in development cooperation and emergency relief. Primarily, in cooperation with local partner organisations, it is tasked with contributing to the improvement of the nutritional and income status of the poorest rural populations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe has been implementing projects in Zimbabwe almost continuously since 1980. Currently, the organisation together with its partners is having projects in all provinces in Zimbabwe. Sector focus is on, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food and Nutrition Security, Livelihoods, and when required Emergency response.
Position Summary
Welthungerhilfe seeks to recruit a Head of Project (Advocacy Advisor) for the overall management of the project and providing guidance and strategic orientation to partner organization(s) involved in project. The HoP will give guidance particularly on building and developing desired linkages between the local, regional, national and supranational levels of the intervention
Duties and Responsibilities
Closely collaborate with the partners’ Project Coordinators, provide strategic advice and support the implementation of project activities in the core processes (e.g. awareness raising, social accountability, coalition building, advocacy, cross-country learning): Identify capacity development needs of partner organization(s) regarding the core processes and other topics to ensure high quality implementation. Coordinate capacity development and other support activities at national level (e.g. support on development of advocacy strategies) with the international program coordination and CSA: Promote and contribute to effective communication and coordination within the country team of this program (WHH and partners), with other relevant actors at country level and between the country team, international program coordination and other country teams involved in the program: Promote the leadership of partner organization(s) in policy dialogue with their local/regional/national governments; Represent the project vis-a-vis international organizations, donor organizations, and, only if required, national governments, and other actors to build professional relationships with them; use the influence of Welthungerhilfe in the program countries to create a positive environment for civil society participation: Guide and assist the partner organization(s) to adhere to WHH and Donor standards and operating procedures (in close collaboration with WHH MEAL and Finance Officers): Monitor project-relevant policy developments at national level and timely share corresponding information with the country team (WHH + partners) and the international program coordination: Strengthen, support and actively participate in knowledge sharing and policy learning networks with relevant actors at national level: Contribute to identifying opportunities for feeding information and evidence generated during the implementation of the program into policy processes: Oversee project implementation and steer reporting at country level: Manage the transfer of project deliverables, documents, files, equipment and materials as per the standards Welthungerhilfe procedures
Generic Head of Project tasks
Development and Management of the project(s):
Implementation of the project(s) according to the rules and standards of the co-financing donors and Welthungerhilfe standards: Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.): Is responsible for modifying and continuing project planning and the project budget: Develops needs based & impact oriented project planning in the context of the ongoing project(s) (in line WHH and country strategy): Supports the identification of co-financing opportunities to be pursued and ensures the timely development of successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies: Establishes good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency, rehabilitation and development programmes in coordination with the Country Office: Reports to the Country Director on the progress of the project(s) and all risks associated with the project work: Prepares and implements a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of country specific situation
Leadership & People Management
Manages staff according to WHH leadership principles, adherence to staff policies and WHH strategy: Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff: Responsible for project office management (in case this is delegated to him/her): Is responsible for the establishment and adherence to the projects’ security management system in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe
Representation, Collaboration and Networking
Represents WHH in country vis-à-vis selected relevant national and international stakeholders and partners in coordination with country office: Expands WHH network with relevant stakeholders from civil society, government and academia within the context of projects in responsibility: Marketing, public relations and local image management: Accompanies visiting donors and WHH Head Office staff or journalists/or appoints adequate representation.
Strategic Management
Contributes to the country development and strategies, actively participates in strategic discussions and keeps herself/ himself informed of the overall organizational topics: Actively participates in the Country Management forum and development and strategic planning: Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position
Qualifications and Experience
Postgraduate degree in social sciences a prerequisite. A master’s degree an added advantage. At least 5 years of experience working in International organisations with a minimum of 3 years of experience in leading people; Must have held a similar position within a national or international GO/NGO ; Experience of policy advocacy and/or social justice organizing; networks and connections at international or regional level Experience of preparing briefing papers for civil society organizations (CSO) aimed at engaging the public and influencing decision makers, and directly presenting and negotiating in various for a: Experience of working in a membership organization and engaging members in the policy process: Substantial experience in working in or with Civil Society Organizations networks: Experience to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices Demonstrated abilities and contributions to policy and guideline formulation, resource mobilisation, team building, team leadership and management. Skilled in driving clear, measurable objectives and key results, including in cross-functional and matrix settings: Ability to identify priorities and capacity to convey strategic needs and objectives in a synthetic but exhaustive way: Strong team player, able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities: Proven ability to think strategically and analytically: Proven initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm in managing complex activities in an organizationally complex and changing environment: Proven ability to work and deliver high-quality work on own initiative with minimal supervision, ability to work to deadlines under pressure Fluency in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
During the application process, WHH will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. WHH is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and or physical handicap: Persons with disability are encouraged to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de Please state the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
