IMMEDIATE VACANCY
\nInnovations Country Manager
\nMalawi
\nJune 2011<\/p>\n
Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world\u2019s poorest countries. Founded in Ireland in 1968, Concern works in 27 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Caribbean with a team of 3,500 personnel providing emergency relief, and long term assistance in the areas of education, health, livelihoods and HIV&AIDS. www.concernworldwide.org<\/p>\n
Concern\u2019s\u00a0 Innovations for Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health is an initiative that seeks to identify, support, and field test bold, innovative ways to overcome barriers to delivering proven solutions to women and children in Malawi, India and Sierra Leone. Concern Worldwide US, which manages this project, is recruiting a Country Manager to lead the initiative in Malawi.
\nJob Purpose
\nThe Innovations Country Manager (iCM) is responsible for ensuring that Innovations attains its goal of contributing to increased coverage of equitable MNCH interventions in the country through the identification and implementation of innovations that address key implementation problems. S\/he plays a critical role in positioning Innovations\u2019 work to inform policy dialogue on effective innovations that can be brought to national scale. The iCM is a senior manager who will build and lead the Innovations country team, manage all aspects of Innovations in the country, represent Innovations to key external stakeholders, build key relationships and partnerships, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and deliver on objectives and milestones within agreed budgets and timelines.<\/p>\n
As a key member of the Innovations Project Team, the iCM will provide timely information, reports and learning from the country; ensure good stewardship of all resources; track progress; and participate in key local and international meetings.\u00a0 The iCM will also undertake other duties assigned by the Director in conjunction with Innovations and changes therein.<\/p>\n
The CM reports to the Project Director (PD) \u2013 Innovations for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (Innovations). All Innovations country staff (technical and administrative) report to the Country Manager. Concern\u2019s office is located in Lilongwe, Malawi; travel within the country, and to other project countries will be necessary at times.<\/p>\n
Major Responsibilities
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute to overall project vision and strategy, in consultation with other Country Managers, Project Director, Project Deputy Director (DD)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adapt global project strategy to national context; create national-level strategies and plans; manage key risks
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage all aspects of the Innovations project at country level and ensure project goals are achieved
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure Innovations project is aligned with overall Concern country-level strategy, contributes to Concern\u2019s health approach for the country (if applicable), and links to national health-sector plans, initiatives or structures
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Build, motivate, and lead national project team
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Establish quality assurance principles and procedures in the selection and oversight of consultants, partners, and other persons\/entities involved in developing or field-testing ideas
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Represent the project with key external stakeholders, including UNICEF, development partners, sector-wide networks, and government (in coordination with Malawi Country Director)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor national landscape relating to innovation, MNCH developments, and policies affecting the project
\nSpecific Duties
\nPilot Project Implementation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Act as the focal person coordinating project design and implementation, obtaining necessary inputs\/guidance from DD and PD and ensuring program goals are achieved
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop agreements, contracts, ToRs (in consultation with Finance & Operations Manager)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create and monitor budgets (in consultation with Finance & Operations Manager)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and monitor progress on workplans (in consultation with Deputy Director)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and maintain project management systems, including communication, reporting, authorities and decision-making protocols
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitate oversight of research partner by DD<\/p>\n
Idea Generation and Incubation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adapt to local context and manage the implementation stages of the revised approach to idea generation and development as envisioned in the approved revised proposal\/workplan with the donor
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Generate: Plan and execute various strategies, as agreed with PD and in alignment with global strategy, for soliciting and generating innovations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Greenhouse: Evolve promising ideas to determine suitability for further investment
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pre-select: From best proposals, select a group for incubation over 3-6 month period
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Incubate: Provide mentoring, resources, expertise, support, space, infrastructure to teams assembled to implement proposed innovations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select: Oversee process for selecting top ideas post-incubation for full scale pilot implementation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implement: Design implementation strategy (team, project design, research plan) under direction of DD and PD (see above Duty)
\nFinancial Management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Using the existing developed financial procedures within Concern Worldwide country office, plan and manage the Innovations country budget and expenditure, including review and revisions of the budget with the relevant finance officer
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that activities are managed in accordance with approved budgets
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure financial reports are in line with agreed guidelines and timelines and within the financial framework of the Concern country program.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review monthly financial reports to monitor expenditure and variances, agreeing prompt action where required
\nHR Management
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead and develop the Innovations team
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under the leadership of the Director and in consultation with the Concern HR Officer, plan and execute the recruitment of staff
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that regular\u00a0 Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) are undertaken and documented for all direct reports and are in keeping with the guidelines of Concern’s country program
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review and support staff development in consultation with the Project Director
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure adherence to relevant policies of Concern Worldwide
\nSystems Oversight
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work closely with Assistant Country Director\u2014Systems and team to ensure Innovations planning, administration, logistics, IT and other systems support are consistent with Concern\u00a0 Malawi policies, procedures and best practices
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implement and maintain at country level and with local implementation and research partners PB Works information management platform (under leadership\u00a0 of Finance & Operations Manager)
\nExternal Relations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In close consultation with the Malawi Country Director, establish and maintain strong external relationships with government, donors, multi-laterals, other NGOs, private sector organizations and community groups
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support and work closely with the National Advisory Group and National Innovations Network
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In collaboration with the Country Director, liaise regularly with national health authorities (and, if necessary, support implementation teams with advocacy and coordination with district-level officials) to update on implementation progress and issues of program and policy significance
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engage counterparts in the UNICEF field office in strategic decision making related to implementation and the use of data for action
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proactively seek and actively participate in forums that link the Innovations Initiative to the broader development community
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support country-specific advocacy efforts related to the testing of innovations in MNCH and the scale-up of successful innovations for national impact
\nCommunications
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In close collaboration with the Malawi Country Director and Central Management Team\u2019s Communications Manager,\u00a0 develop and effectively deliver a communications plan for Innovations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Serve as primary in-country media liaison on Innovations Project
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure effective internal communications between Innovations project and country office
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create communications tools as required to achieve project goals
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute country information to the Innovations website and other central communications activities
\nPerson specification:Essential
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Masters degree and\/or substantial management experience in the development sector
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least 4 years relevant senior management and\/or program management experience at State and\/or country level
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The ability and reputation to champion the project to national level stakeholders
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience of negotiating with government, multilateral, bi-lateral and national level organizations and leaders
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven people management experience, including the ability to motivate, develop and harness the skills of a multidisciplinary team, and work as part of a dynamic global team
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to innovate, take risks, manage change and effectively apply learning
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and provide leadership in pursuit of Concern\u2019s organizational goals of innovation, influence and impact
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize a diverse and heavy workload, and meet tight deadlines
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in representation with the media, including developing communications strategies and plans
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong interpersonal, networking, communications (written and oral in English), problem solving and analytical skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to travel regularly, including to challenging locations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commitment to the core values and vision of Concern Worldwide, and empathy with Concern\u2019s ethos, values, strategy and longer term objectives.
\nDesirable
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in the global health sector
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Research, monitoring and evaluation experience
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Links with social innovation networks, social entrepreneurs, and social enterprise incubators<\/p>\n
To Apply:
\nInterested applications should submit
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Resume
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One to two-page cover letter outlining how your experience meets the person specification and include current compensation and compensation expectations.
\nAll applications should be submitted to hr.innovations@concern.net
\nConcern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer. No phone calls please.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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