Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
Christian Aid is looking for a Programme Officer, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction to manage the climate and disaster resilience programme; supporting and managing partnerships and ensuring the effective disbursement of funds. The post-holder will provide technical capacity, building support to partners in adaptation and DRR programming, as well as supporting and accompanying partners in community empowerment processes in line with the standards set out in the PAN pre-requisites.
The Programme Officer is responsible for results-based monitoring and documentation of change to feed into advocacy and policy work and to enable sharing of best practise amongst partners and with other country programmes in the region and across Africa. The post-holder may be required to spend up to 50% of their time in the field.
Candidates must be educated to at least degree level in a development-related discipline and have significant experience of appraising, monitoring and evaluating programmes and partnerships. Experience of providing technical support to partners in DRR and Climate Change adaptation programming is essential, as well as experience of working with partners and communities in empowerment based processes. Strong monitoring and documentation skills are a must.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Build partnerships
Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action.
Strive for improvement
Please tell us about a time when you have identified a better way of doing something having taken into account the implications of your proposal.
Deliver results
Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritized and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to malawi@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number below.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Job reference: PO/1/2012
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 31 May 2012
Interview date: The exact date will be confirmed to short-listed candidates
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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