Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) Jobs in Africa

Job Description:

A youth focused non-profit organization is seeking a program manager with the main mandate being to coordinate the implementation of their Ivory Coast Programs, train teachers and volunteers, maintain a database of beneficiaries and alumni, and support the Executive Director with fundraising and donor management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategies related to core and new programs, as well as the management of volunteers and schools within the organizations Cote d’Ivoire network
• Develop new programs and initiatives with partners as needed to achieve Board-mandated goals
• Work with Executive Director to define and implement fundraising strategies for all programs
• Monitor financial, administrative and human resource implications of implementation of programs
• Responsible for preparing a detailed budget for each program and tracking adherence to budget for all programs
• Responsible for preparing progress reports on programs and budget for donors and the organization
• Develop and implement a framework for monitoring, documenting and communicating impact of programs on students and alumni to donors, Board Members and all other stakeholders including government and press
• Implement high-quality project management standards and tools for all programs
• Identify risks/issues to high-quality implementation of programs, resolve or escalate to Executive Director
• Drive the development of stronger relationships with all stakeholders involved in programs, including government
• Assist Executive Director and Board with expanding the organizations Cote d’Ivoire operations
• Identifies new potential partners that would help further the organizations work
• Keeps updated on what other organizational Nations are doing, so as to identify potential collaboration opportunities
• Identify new local and international donors or funding opportunities
• Write proposals and Concept Notes for funding programs and new program development
• Assist the Executive Director with fundraising efforts and activities
• Keeps a financial record on spending for each individual donor
• Ensures that financial and narrative reports to donors are submitted on time
• Responsible for writing newsletters and Annual Reports
• Responsible for website and all social media pages
• Responsible for all marketing and communications activities until a Marketing Officer is hired
• Be available for implementation of programs both locally and regionally
• Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation of programs and ensure data are properly entered and analyzed
• Provide and receive feedback to and from volunteers and teachers through formal assessment forms
• Collaborate with all members of staff to ensure that all events are properly planned and executed
• Recruit, train and manage junior team members
• Be available for further professional training when opportunities arise locally and overseas
• Looks for opportunities to improve the organizations Programs

Requirements: Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s degree or Project Management certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience, with at least two in management roles within social sector, youth development or project management
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management
• Bilingual - Fluent in both French and English
• Time management skills and ability to deliver under pressure
• People management skills
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborations and partnerships
• Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
• Should be an effective communicator
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills
• Should possess excellent execution skills

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Job Description:

A youth focused non-profit organization is seeking a program manager with the main mandate being to coordinate the implementation of their Ivory Coast Programs, train teachers and volunteers, maintain a database of beneficiaries and alumni, and support the Executive Director with fundraising and donor management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategies related to core and new programs, as well as the management of volunteers and schools within the organizations Cote d’Ivoire network
• Develop new programs and initiatives with partners as needed to achieve Board-mandated goals
• Work with Executive Director to define and implement fundraising strategies for all programs
• Monitor financial, administrative and human resource implications of implementation of programs
• Responsible for preparing a detailed budget for each program and tracking adherence to budget for all programs
• Responsible for preparing progress reports on programs and budget for donors and the organization
• Develop and implement a framework for monitoring, documenting and communicating impact of programs on students and alumni to donors, Board Members and all other stakeholders including government and press
• Implement high-quality project management standards and tools for all programs
• Identify risks/issues to high-quality implementation of programs, resolve or escalate to Executive Director
• Drive the development of stronger relationships with all stakeholders involved in programs, including government
• Assist Executive Director and Board with expanding the organizations Cote d’Ivoire operations
• Identifies new potential partners that would help further the organizations work
• Keeps updated on what other organizational Nations are doing, so as to identify potential collaboration opportunities
• Identify new local and international donors or funding opportunities
• Write proposals and Concept Notes for funding programs and new program development
• Assist the Executive Director with fundraising efforts and activities
• Keeps a financial record on spending for each individual donor
• Ensures that financial and narrative reports to donors are submitted on time
• Responsible for writing newsletters and Annual Reports
• Responsible for website and all social media pages
• Responsible for all marketing and communications activities until a Marketing Officer is hired
• Be available for implementation of programs both locally and regionally
• Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation of programs and ensure data are properly entered and analyzed
• Provide and receive feedback to and from volunteers and teachers through formal assessment forms
• Collaborate with all members of staff to ensure that all events are properly planned and executed
• Recruit, train and manage junior team members
• Be available for further professional training when opportunities arise locally and overseas
• Looks for opportunities to improve the organizations Programs

Requirements: Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s degree or Project Management certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience, with at least two in management roles within social sector, youth development or project management
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management
• Bilingual - Fluent in both French and English
• Time management skills and ability to deliver under pressure
• People management skills
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborations and partnerships
• Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
• Should be an effective communicator
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills
• Should possess excellent execution skills

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Job Description:

An exciting global pharmaceutical client of ours is looking to hire a Senior Technical Officer - Regulatory Systems Strengthening(STO-RSS) must have expert skills in key pharmaceutical regulatory functions including Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Product Evaluation and Registration, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and others. The STO-RSS will provide technical assistance to the National Medicines Regularity Authority “Agence du Medicament de Madagascar” (AMM) and to the Ministry of Health to build their capacity to regulate pharmaceutical products in Madagascar. The selected candidate will work with other PQM+ team members to assist AMM to implement relevant actions listed in the institutional development plan (IDP) of the agency, focusing on the PMS and other core regulatory functions, which will help improve WHO-GBT Maturity Level of AMM. He/she will provide technical oversight of the PMS and QMS related components of the PQM+’s objective of improving country and regional regulatory systems to assure the quality of medical products in the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight of activities to support the regulatory functions of AMM
• Work with AMM to implement relevant actions listed in the institutional development plan (IDP) of the authority, focusing on PMS and other core regulatory functions, to assist the AMM improve the WHO-Global Benchmarking Tool (WHO-GBT) Maturity Level rating.
• Implement PQM+ technical activities under the guidance of the regional and US Rockville-based technical teams.
• Propose, design, and implement interventions aimed at strengthening the PMS, QMS and other core regulatory functions including the development and implementation of protocols, guidelines, procedures, and other relevant tools.
• Provide technical leadership and support to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of PMS and other core regulatory processes.
• Work closely with AMM to support development and deployment of strategies towards improvement of national regulatory systems.
• Actively contribute to annual programmatic and resource planning process and development of quarterly and annual reports.
• Support development of country work plans and budgets.
• Collect and report program data and indicators; documents and translates program information; and helps in coordinating in-country program logistics for implementation of workplan activities.
• Lead and manages other PQM+ local staff and consultants in Madagascar.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior program manager.
• Travel in Africa 25% of the time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences
• At least 8 years’ hands-on experience working in pharmaceutical regulation, quality management systems or pharmaceutical quality control
• Master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences/pharmaceutical quality assurance and quality control of medicines is beneficial.
• Post-qualification training and implementation in pharmaceutical quality management systems is beneficial.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English language.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with technical experts, other partners, and donor agencies.
• Experience working with USAID projects preferred.
• Must possess ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Skills in training and workshop facilitation desired
• Demonstratable highest degree of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Results driven with demonstrated successful outcomes
• Experience in managing and leading technical teams

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist       

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.