Role Overview Summary

To Provide strategic leadership and co-ordination to ensure that all consortium and collaborating partners, youth panelists, and other stakeholders are aligned in delivering the objectives of the Make Way program.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Knowledge/qualifications

This is a senior role that includes coordination and management of programs. A relevant university degree or post graduate qualification preferably in Public Health or related field.

Experience

Substantial experience working for international or national organizations, including management of programs.
Experience in working in and leading partnerships and large consortia in SRHR programmes.
Evidence of understanding the challenges of working in consortia and its implications for program management.
Excellent understanding of consortium program cycle management tools to ensure effective planning, resourcing, implementation, and review of programs.
Experience of donor reporting on impact, changes, and effectiveness measures, especially with regards to major donors.
Practical experience of applying lobby & advocacy issues at a (consortium) program level.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lobby & advocacy issues.
Experience and knowledge of the relevant program areas: capacity strengthening of (networks) of CSO’s, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, intersectionality, and youth involvement.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent leadership, networking, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal/team working Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate a consortium program.
Coaching a high performing team and staff of multiple organizations.
Ability to work flexibly, manage and prioritize a complex and variable workload to meet deadlines.
IT literacy (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SharePoint)

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO We Believe Progress Is Only Possible By Working Together. Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies

Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge