The Role:
Responsibilities
Project coordination of the Transformative Impact
Fund (TIF). It supports implementing countries to understand and apply for
funds;
Supports the Allocation Committee in the
administration around selecting implementing countries and the systems required
for effective project management, including budget management;
Supports implementing countries to develop Monitoring
Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks and be part of federation reporting.
In addition, the role facilitates learning and
communication across implementing countries and collates knowledge around
transformative programming and impact to share internally and externally, for
further impact and to facilitate financial sustainability.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in
development related fields, social sciences with a strong programme/project
development and management component or at least 5-7 years’ leading, and doing
programme design and implementation, monitoring evaluation and learning. A
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Specific and substantial experience of designing and
implementing Human Rights-Based development programmes with people living in
poverty and exclusion in the global South.
Project management experience
Proven experience of using Human Rights Based
Approach- (HRBA) in designing and implementing development programmes in the
global South, with clear hands-on experience of implementing or directly
supporting the whole programme/project cycle from end to end.
Experience of providing MEL support to HRBA
programmes/ projects, tracking change, evaluating shifts in power and
structural changes.
Excellent quantitative and qualitative MEL skills and
familiarity with current approaches. Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Ability to document programme/project experiences and
generate knowledge and learning to inform future of the programme/project.
Participatory leadership style with negotiating and
influencing skills – without the power of direct line management.
Able to work closely with others (often from a
distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities; able to work
collaboratively across multiple teams and levels.
Specific and substantial experience of designing and
implementing human rights-based development programmes with people living in
poverty and exclusion majorly in the global South.
Familiarity with the Human rights-based approach and
participatory methodologies
Programme/project management skills.
Ability to document programme/project experiences and
generating lessons learnt and knowledge.
Proven ability to persuade and inspire through
communication, as well as negotiate and influence change, with sensitivity.
Able to work closely with others (often from a
distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Ability to work in a multicultural
context/environment and demonstrate innovative Practices.
Experience of working with, monitoring, analysing and
reporting on budgets
Excellent written and spoken English. A second
language will be advantageous
What we offer
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming,
supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done. We offer a
fair compensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you
can look forward to:
Fantastic training and development opportunities
A workplace that embraces feminist leadership
principles
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
How To Apply
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