International Budget Partnership recrute un administrateur de programme, Sénégal
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is the global leader working with people and governments to make public budgets transparent and inclusive. We strive to reduce poverty, improve governance, and ensure human rights. For more than 20 years, and with support from the Open Societies, Ford, and Gates Foundations, private individuals, and the UK’s Department for International Development, we work with social movements and grassroots organizations, a wide range of networks, and expert researchers to give civil society a voice and inspire action. With democracies around the world under threat, we are at a pivotal moment and need champions for transparency and accountability.
Established in 1997, the IBP collaborates with civil society organizations in countries around the world to use budget analysis and advocacy as a tool to improve governance and reduce poverty. In addition to its support of civil society efforts within countries to improve budget policies and implementation, IBP and its partners conduct research and advocate at national and international levels for improvements in budget transparency, participation and accountability.
Job purpose and key responsibility areas
The Program Officer for Senegal is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of the Senegal Country Strategy and for providing direct support to the Country Manager. The implementation of the Senegal country strategy is directed to in-country civil society organizations and other partners working on entry points and campaigns that have been identified and prioritized.
Job description
- Participates in and supports the refinement of the IBP Country Strategy for Senegal, including developing specific annual work plans and contributing to budgeting exercises, and collaborating with other colleagues to ensure that the SPARK program in Senegal best contributes to the realization of IBP’s mission
- Supports the implementation of the country strategy for Senegal, including identifying and networking with possible partners, and mapping out the technical assistance and other support that the IBP will be providing
- Provides support in coordinating consultants and independent contractors to organize the provision of training, technical assistance and other capacity building support required by partners
- Develops relevant relationships with CSOs
- Liaises with PMEL, Research Action and ensures program reporting
- Collects information that contribute to the documentation, and evaluation of the Senegal country strategy, including participating in periodic review meetings and initiatives to work through process improvements for the Senegal country strategy, the SPARK program and partner support
- Collects and writes up information on the Senegal country strategy for IBP’s annual report and donor reports
- Supports cross team collaboration within IBP as may be required by priorities of the SPARK Program, or other institutional priorities
Other responsibilities
- Serves as the contact person and liaison with the global PMEL and Action Research teams
- Participates in IBP all-staff retreats, and in all SPARK team meetings
- Supports other SPARK team colleagues to ensure that SPARK model and standards of providing support and technical assistance to partners are evenly applied
- Contributes to drafting terms of reference for consultants, supports the execution and monitoring of consultants’ performance
- Coordinates closely with the IBP Administrative team for all administrative and logistical needs
- Complies with all administrative and financial protocols, policies and procedures
Job requirements
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy and Management, Public Health, any of the social sciences, or a related development field, required. Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma preferred
Experience
- 2 to 4 years of experience in public finance management, policy and strategy, community engagement, Communication, project management or related development field
- 2 to 4 years of experience implementing and monitoring programs that support civil society organizations to analyze public budgets, and to engage and advocate for greater transparency, accountability and participation in public budget processes
- High familiarity with development issues at the local, state and federal government levels in Senegal
- At least 2 years of experience providing and supporting capacity building interventions, particularly with civil society organizations
- Experience with civil society development advocacy initiatives, including a keen understanding of accountability ecosystems for public resources and the roles that civil society can play in relation to these systems
- Experience with Community Management and Development Communications will be an added advantage
Skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: high-level ability to communicate effectively with partners, colleagues, consultants, and representatives of government and other multilateral organizations; strong network building skills
- Language skills – high fluency in Wolof and French, ability to read and understand work products in English
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision while maintaining regular and frequent communications with IBP/SPARK colleagues geographically dispersed around the world
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a diverse work environment
- Demonstrates a high level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package required; proficiency with other specialist software applications, desirable
Attributes
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for IBP’s mission
- Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting environments and works well under pressure
- Motivated to learn and willing to contribute to learning initiatives
- Strong ability to work meaningfully with members of citizen-led campaigns and movements
- Considerate, humble yet strategic in sustaining relationship with key stakeholders and role players.
Physical Demands
- Extensive in-country travel is required
This is a full-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. IBP offers a generous vacation and leave program and competitive benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Senegal.
Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should submit a cover application letter and CV in Microsoft Word, on or before November 6th, 2019
