Our Client, a nonprofit organization, seeks to recruit an Associate, who will be responsible for the administration and implementation of Programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures. She/he will be responsible for providing effective support to various programmes and projects formulation and implementation.
Reports to: Managing Director
Contract Duration: 12 Months
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support strategic program design
Support multi-year strategy development and planning for the Alliance, working closely with the MD and organization members.
Provide analytical leadership and capability
Develop financial and other types of models on whole grain production, distribution and consumption supporting millers, governments, school systems, and other stakeholders
Conduct research and reviews on relevant topics in grey and scientific literature, synthesizing the evidence
Produce compelling and high quality documents and presentations on various relevant topics for distinct audiences
Deliver on initiative and program implementation
Support the organization operations, working closely with the MD
Develop and support partnerships
Identify new potential Alliance members and partners (e.g., technical, financial)
Support partnerships and external relations in general
Resource coordination
Coordinate Alliance members as appropriate and support/manage project teams
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in business, international development, or other relevant fields; graduate degree a plus
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a preference for private sector and/or international development background. Work experience in Africa and especially Eastern / Southern Africa markets is essential
Must be a systems thinker who is comfortable with ambiguity and skillful at facilitating ideation, problem-solving, and decision-making by highly diverse collectives
Must have a curious and innovative mindset, with creativity, resourcefulness, and a self-starter, self-learner, and “can-do” attitude
Knowledge and skills:
Strong analytical skills, with dexterity working with both quantitative and qualitative data, often in data-scarce contexts
Strong communication, presentation, advocacy, and writing skills
Stakeholder engagement and coordination
Program and initiative implementation
Relationship development and management
Strong collaborative and team player skills
Familiarity with the food and grains sectors highly desirable
Full command of oral and written English required, with proficiency in French a plus
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their cover letter and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Associate on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.
Apply via :
jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com
