| | Main function and duties
Ensure efficient management and implementation of the Social Protection and Resilience programmes in respect of the EU rules and procedures, reporting and visibility guidelines,
Monitor financial and operational performance of projects through occasional field missions
Prepare draft terms of reference for tenders and contracts, participate in contract negotiations, preparation of contracts and contract amendments or revisions;
Participate in evaluation committees, technical meetings, coordination meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops and conferences as required
Ensure sound financial management of the programmes and assist in all aspects of financial management including validation of Invoices and payment certificates for projects, procurement, financial transactions, evaluations and audits in line with relevant Financing Agreements and Contracts,
Liaise with and coordinate among a wide range of stakeholders including NAO Support Unit, Line Ministries, Civil Society Organisations and Contractors
Inform the Team Leader, Head of Cooperation, Head of Delegation and headquarters regularly on achievements and problems encountered,
Qualifications:
University degree in a relevant discipline or related field is required.
Experience and knowledge:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant post-degree work experience is required, preferably in the area of development cooperation
Experience implementing Social programmes,
A good appreciation cf the policy context in Malawi, especially with regards to Social Protection and/or Resilience is an important asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required, as well as good presentational skills and knowledge of Word and Excel
Sound understanding of project and financial management.
Expenence of adhering to administrative procedures in a systematic manner
Abilities and skills:
Ability to set priorities analyse needs and convert those trite plans and action as management well as effective time
Personality:
Demonstrated commitment to development cooperation.
Good resilience, showing drive and determination in the pursuit of goals, even when faces with difficulties and when working under pressure
Good creative/inventive approach to problem solving.
How to apply:
Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a letter indicating the job reference number: ADM/ AL-1/243473/2017 should be submitted to
The Head of Administration
POST REFERENCE: ADWAL-1/243473/2017 NOT TO BE OPENED BY THE INTERNAL MAIL DEPARTMENT
European Union Delegation to Malawi
Area 18 Roundabouts, Corner of M1 and Presidential Way
PO Box 30102,
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
In order to meet the deadline applications may be sent by fax to: +265 1 773 382 or by email to:
Email: delegation-malawl-SSI-recruit@eeas.europa.eu
Closing date for receipt of applications- 24th April 2017 (Applications must have reached the delegation by this date)
Candidates who have not been contacted by 31st May should consider that there is no follow up to their application and the EU Delegation will not further advise unsuccessful candidates
Short listed candidates will be invited to interviews and may be asked to sit a written test, once approval to proceed has been received from Brussels. Salary will depend on number of years of relevant experience The vacancy is for a permanent contract
The European Union is an equal opportunity employer and the Delegation is a smoke free environment. Recruitment of the successful candidate will be subject to medical fitness. The Delegation has HIV/Aids at the workplace policy
The Delegation reserves the right to establish a reserve list of suitable candidates for future posts. The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone please address any queries concerning this procedure to:
Email: delegation-malawi-HOA@eeas.europa.eu
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-04-24
Source:vacanciesinmalawi.page.tl
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