Job DescriptionPosition Summary As part of IFDC's open call for profiles, we are seeking highly qualified Program Directors to provide leadership and strategic guidance throughout a program's duration.
Responsibilities Leadership
- Provide the overall vision and leadership of the project;
- Build, guide and steer a strong implementation team of experts;
- Represent the project in meetings, conferences, and other opportunities conducive to publicizing, promoting and marketing the project's (and project partners') achievements;
- Maintain coherence between activities between all partners;
- Maintain strong and effective working relationships with donor through frequent updates as per the communications plan and other adhoc communication required.
Overall programmatic management
- Lead regular project management meetings with consortium members;
- Initiate and organize key project meetings;
- Ensure consistency among activities implemented;
- Monitor project overall expenditure and private sector contribution against budgets and ensure financial compliance to both donor requirements and IFDC procedures;
- Supervise completion of timely and high-quality work plans, progress reports and financial reports;
- Monitor project indicators in accordance with the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, evaluate program results and take necessary corrective actions whenever needed;
- Collaborate with IFDC HQ to ensure that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with provisions of the project contract, the donor regulations and IFDC policies;
Communications and outreach
- Oversee the convening, outreach and communications strategy of the project;
- Supervise communications specialists and guide them on topics to be highlighted through success stories, case studies, fact sheets and other outreach materials;
- Oversee the knowledge & learning including advocacy strategy of the project;
- Review and approve all public relations materials.
Finance and administration
- Approve and monitor overall project expenditure including expenditure rates of the project and consortium partners;
- Ensure all activities are conducted within the scope of the project budget;
- Assure that cost share is obtained from partners as planned and properly accounted for and that buy-in targets are met;
- Compile and approve annual financial reporting and monitoring and evaluation reports and outcomes.
Requirements - Master's degree (or equivalent) in business management, agribusiness, agricultural economics, development economics; rural development;
- A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in international agricultural development, with significant experience in IFDC's operational countries;
- Demonstrated senior management and leadership experience, including overseeing complex projects or teams;
- Experience in developing partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments and government entities, private sector actors, and development partners;
- Proficiency in English required; fluency in French is an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project objectives and achievements.
Reporting and Work RelationshipsThis role reports to the Vice-President of Programs. In addition, (s)he will collaborate closely with Country Directors and other program leads/Director to create leverage and synergy.
Location This is a talent roster for potential proposal opportunities for IFDC. Location is to be shared based on the project.
