Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

This post will be responsible for the overall coordination, planning, provision of technical direction and oversight to local partners implementing the UNPBF project in the country.

The post holder will also provide programme quality oversight focusing on Monitoring, evaluation and
learning (MEAL), responsible for documenting baseline, endline, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

The role is responsible for recommending grants to partners, and leading in project and budget management in line with Christian Aid and UNPBF policies and procedures, that ensures effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners, ensures funds are used for approved purposes, and timely reporting based on robust data on activities, outputs, outcomes and impact of the project in line with the project M&E plan, ensuring full and effective implementation of the work plan, and working with key stakeholders to build relationships and support effective implementation. The project officer will ensure that project/s are delivered on time, within budget and to scale, in line with the project proposal and budget. The post holder will also liaise closely with colleagues at CAI and PFD to inform them of the project’s progress, issues that need to be resolved and be responsible for gathering reports from partners and compiling all UNPBF reports using the correct templates. The post holder will also constructively engage with the UNPBF focal person in-country to deliver on our mutual strategic objectives to advance the project.

Essential
- Undergraduate qualification in the social science, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or equivalent from a recognized university
- Significant field experience in implementing peacebuilding and conflicts management projects for NGO/INGO
- Developed understanding of humanitarian, development, peacebuilding work and continuum
- Detailed understanding of Sphere, Safeguarding, Programme Quality and Minimum Standards
- Detailed understanding of programme cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience working with key institutional donors including UN, UNPBF, USAID, bilateral governments
- Demonstrated experience and skills in policy, advocacy and programme communications, to closely liaise and engage with key stakeholders and ensure constructive outcomes
- Demonstrated capacity in constructively engaging local authorities and local partners.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and capture impact on all program and project indicators
- Highly developed organization, coordination, report writing and team management skills with strong and effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate in English and French

Desirable
- Experience multistakeholder development programmes and projects.
- Experience with MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)
- Familiarity with logistics in emergencies
- Specialized qualification in development and peacebuilding work is highly preferred.

Relationships
External :
The role is responsible for managing relationships with local partners, country and national Government and other stakeholders, to ensure full and effective delivery of the project and meet the goals and objectives of Christian Aid’s agreed MEAL plan, Results Framework, and Proposal with the UNPBF

Internal :
The role links up strongly with the MEAL Officer (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning), Finance and operations Officer, and other relevant officers in the Country Programme and Regional Offices; our team in PFD and the team in Christian Aid Ireland. The role has the responsibility of ensuring good relations with other roles in fundraising, Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, and advocacy in Christian Aid in the UK and Ireland

Analytical skills
Ability to analyse and scan the operating context and manage the project accordingly generating new ideas and more effective processes. Understand the operational contexts and works to actively adapt and ensure full and effective delivery of the project and all its commitments, mitigating potential harm, ensuring conflict sensitivity and managing risks.

Ability to learn, read widely and seek out divergent opinions within Christian Aid and outside in the thematic focus area and apply it to improve programming is critical to being the focal expert in the subject matter within the country programme.

- Expected national travel per annum: Up to 75 days
- Expected international travel per annum: Occasional travel

In order to respond to ever changing demands within the environment, Christian Aid operates within an agile framework (both in workforce and operational) that requires from all employees, a high level of responsiveness and adaptiveness to processes and structures making flexibility and a project based working approach the norm. To sustain this system, managers may/will agree further details of specific tasks and duties as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility, and employees may be required to change the focus of their role from time to time.

- a motivation letter for the position
- a resume
- Copies of diplomas or certificates
- copy of an identity document

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognize the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialized minorities, especially indigenous and afro-Colombians LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognize and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

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.

2024-03-07