| | REPORTS TO: Chair of St John Malawi Council
JOB PURPOSE: To lead and support the delivery of St John Malawi’s programmes, the performance of its team, and the smooth functioning of its operations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivery of programmes
Manage the team’s successful implementation of ongoing programmes – notably in first aid, maternal and newborn health, primary health and home based care – and development of future projects
Coordinate the development of St John’s first aid training business – including its volunteer and paid human resources, and marketing and sales – and ensure its revenue growth to support the organisation’s community work
Ensure programmes are regularly reviewed through project plans and budgets, workplans and monitoring
Ensure financial and project reporting is complete and on time
Ongoing team coordination and support
Manage the St John team, and support the overall team to perform
Work with the team to coordinate all activities, establish and delegate responsibilities of teams and individuals, and support the team to problem-solve
Work with staff to recruit, motivate and retain St John Volunteers that are appropriate to the organisation’s goals and activities
Supervise the staff members who directly report to the National Coordinator
Programme proposals
Coordinate project proposals and other donor relations activities
Work with programme and finance staff to prepare programme plans and budgets for approval
Governance and reporting
Support the St John Council (Board) and its committees by producing information for decision making
Prepare reports concerning activities, expenses and budgets, organisational issues, and other items affecting programmes and business activities
Stakeholder relations
In collaboration with other staff and Council members, represent St John’s activities and ensure good linkages with communities – community members and other stakeholders, relevant authorities, health services, other NGOs – and business stakeholders – first aid customers, suppliers
Organisational administration
Ensure the smooth running of the office
Coordinate implementation of St John’s policies and procedures (such as staff appraisals), and ensure budget and financial control systems, record keeping, and other administrative controls are in place and followed by staff at all times
Negotiate or approve contracts with suppliers, customers and other relevant entities, and support other staff to do the same
Organisational improvement
Collaborate with relevant Council members and staff to assess the performance of St John’s activities according to its objectives and plans
Identify potential programme improvement, increased cost effectiveness, or operational changes
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Degree in a related field and five (5) years relevant experience with development programmes or organisational management. Master degree an added advantage.
Good project management skills
Ability to manage budgets, income and spending
Good external relations and communications skills, report writing and presentation skills
Good computer skills
Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work with others and to maintain compatibility among staff and partners.
Other added advantages include: staff management experience; start-up of new projects; successful raising of funds from donors or other sources
HOW TO APPLY
Application deadline is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 6 June 2017. The application letter and brief CV should be sent as follows:
Please use this e-mail subject line: National Coordinator Recruitment
Send to: jobs@stjohnmalawi.org
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