Responsibilities

Primary Function of the Position:

Under the leadership and overall supervision of the Executive Director, the International Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities shall be the development of project proposals, securing funding, overseeing implementation, monitoring and evaluation; conducting advocacy for the promotion of PPD vision, mission and objectives; networking with national, regional and international organizations towards achieving PPD’s organizational mandate. The International Program Coordinator will ensure that programs and projects activities are implemented timely, efficiently and effectively according to project document, donors’ requirements and PPD policies. One of the most important responsibilities of the position will be coordinating the work of the Program Team.

The specific responsibilities include:

1. Assume the leading role in the development of projects and programs in line with the vision, mission and mandate of the organization and needs and priorities of the Member States;
2. Coordinate necessary surveys and needs assessments to identify the priorities, needs and gaps in the areas of reproductive health, population and development of the member states;
3. Develop and continuously update the inventory of specific donor agencies and their funding areas, priorities, policies and procedures.
4. Channel projects to appropriate donor agencies, maintain constant liaison and effectively negotiate funding of the projects;
5. Implement program and project activities timely, effectively and efficiently simultaneously conducting evaluation and monitoring for ensuring desired outcomes and impacts and ensuring sound budgetary control and financial procedures;
6. Prepare high quality technical progress reports and project completion reports in line with donors’ reporting procedures and requirements;
7. Maintain constant liaison with different collaborating agencies and institutions in respect of project and program development and implementation;
8. Coordinate the works of the other members of the program team and ensure their optimum performance and outputs towards achieving organizational goals and objectives;
9. Coordinate the annual, periodical and long-term planning exercise for the organization;
10. Carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the Executive Director.

1. At least 10 years experience in bankable project proposal development and project/program implementation management in the fields of Reproductive Health, Population and Development with participation GOs, NGOs or private sector organization including 5 years experience particularly in Asia, Middle East or Africa Region;
2. At least five years working experience with International Development Agencies and donor agencies in managing reproductive health, population and development programs at national, regional and international levels in a senior program management position.
3. Demonstrated ability, skills, expertise and experience in personnel management including supervising and mentoring a multi-disciplinary workforce and contribute to the professional development of other colleagues
4. Excellent oral and written skill in English and French is essential, while the knowledge of Arabic would be considered as an added advantage;
5. Sound knowledge and experience of operating word-processing, spreadsheet analyses and database software and using Emails and Internet.

Remuneration and Benefit package:

Competitive compensation package in international standard commensurate with qualifications and experiences will be offered to the deserving candidate.

Applying Procedures:

Applicants are requested to send their applications to:

You may also submit your application online to: jobs@ppdsec.org

The Application should include a detailed CV, recent colored photograph with a Cover Letter summarizing key competencies providing rationale for being considered for the position.

Application deadline: 10th March 2010