Programme Coordinator - Pacific Women Lead
FJD 1,500 per monthPosted 11 days ago
Closes in 18 days
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors including fisheries science, education, public health, geoscience and conservation of plant genetic resources. Its Human Rights and Social Development Division works toward just, equitable and resilient Pacific societies by advancing human rights, equality and social inclusion grounded in cultural values.
About the role
The Programme Coordinator - Pacific Women Lead is a senior role sitting within the Gender Equality pillar of SPC's Human Rights and Social Development Business Plan, working in parallel with the SPC Gender Equality Flagship. The role leads and manages the operationalisation of the programme plan, including managing the programme team, providing technical, operational and administrative support, implementing activities, building capacity, and managing the programme budget and finances. It provides technical, programming and strategic direction to help the programme achieve its goals and intended outcomes. Where work links the HRSD work programme and the Gender Equality Flagship, the Programme Coordinator holds a matrix reporting relationship with others in the team as required, and also develops direct reports. The role supervises and mentors advisers and programme officers across GESI, GBV and MEL areas, and represents the programme at national, regional and international forums.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the operationalisation of the programme plan
- Manage the PWL at SPC grant portfolio including project management, partnership management, and monitoring, analysis and advice on grant progress
- Work with the Manager Programmes to identify and develop new activities, systems and processes, including concept notes, due diligence assessments, work plans, budgets and schedules for grant agreements
- Provide technical inputs to the design, implementation and monitoring of programme activities
- Review all materials and information developed under the programme
- Supervise and mentor advisers and programme officers, and oversee quality and timely technical support in GESI, GBV and MEL areas
- Lead strategic advice on planning, policies and programming for PWL at SPC
- Liaise with stakeholders including donors, programme partners and grantees, and establish and strengthen partnerships at national, regional and international levels
About the successful candidate
- Post graduate degree in social sciences, development or a related discipline, or equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- Diploma or certificate course in programme management
- At least 12 years' experience in development programme management
- Proven experience leading, managing, recruiting, supervising, appraising and mentoring teams
- Extensive experience in programme management and reporting for large complex programmes, including budget management, preferably for a development or donor-funded programme
- Knowledge and understanding of gender equality concepts and issues, including familiarity with the Pacific gender equality ecosystem
- Working knowledge of gender responsive planning, gender transformative approaches and MEL
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written), with working knowledge of French an advantage