JRS Great Lakes Regional Programmes Officer

Job posted by: Jesuit Refugee Service International - Tue, 24 Jun 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Jesuit Refugee Service International

Deadline Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Job type: Permanent

Location: Burundi

The Jesuit Refugee Service Great Lakes Regional Programmes Officer is responsible for coordinating and supporting all aspects of programming in the region. As a member of the regional team, s/he plays a pivotal role in establishing programme priorities after careful assessments of needs, regularly visiting projects in the region and working closely with country and project directors, as well with partner agencies.

Coordination of programmes work of JRS at the regional level

Liaises with regional and country directors to plan and evaluate JRS projects within the region;
produces project proposals and monitors reporting in accordance with JRS standards (project proposals/reports) and donor-related requirements (funding proposal/reports);
monitors projects undertaken in the region and reviews project proposals and reports;
maintains an up-to-date projects database on the JRS Pedro Arrupe System (PAS);
trains and updates project directors in project writing, management and evaluation in accordance with JRS standards and guidelines;
sets methodologies, timetables and resources for project evaluations, with country and project directors;
in consultation with the International Programmes Coordinator, analyses the needs of refugees and suggests new initiatives to the regional and country director;
contributes to the preparation of plans, proposals, and budgets for project extensions; and
ensures JRS applies the conditions and standards documented in the JRS Exit Strategies Guidelines.

Support and communication

Prepares and follows up on country director meetings, in coordination with the JRS Great Lakes Director;
participates and acts as a resource in country meetings as requested; and
communicates regularly with the International Programmes Coordinator, informing him/her on all major issues and developments in programming within the region.

Relations with partner and donor agencies

Maintains close working relations with JRS partner agencies, as well as with other international development organisations and funding agencies;
participates in meetings with donors regarding the development of joint programming strategies;
facilitates relations between the JRS Great Lakes Director and partner agencies; and
explores and helps create possibilities for new partnerships/ donors.

Works with the regional team

Works closely with other staff in the region to fulfil his/her function of shared leadership through the coordination of all regional programming efforts;
attends regular team meetings, planning meetings and workshops;
cooperates with the regional finance, communications, advocacy and human resources officers; and
represents the organisation by giving talks and presentations, and by writing articles, as requested.

Budgeting

Monitors regularly project funding in conjunction with the JRS Great Lakes Finance Officer;
assists and advises the JRS Great Lakes Director in ensuring that regional projects receive sufficient funding; and
submits, in conjunction with the JRS Great Lakes Finance Officer, the annual budget for the region`s projects to the regional director for approval.

For more information on how to apply for the position, please visit the JRS website: http://www.jrs.net/RecruitDetail?CID=123

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