Vacancy Announcement

Internal/External

Job Title: Program Development Manager

Reference number: Vac/040/22

Vacancy posting date: February 15, 2022

Closing Date: February 25, 2022

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of conflict and natural disaster-affected communities and fragile states.

This position is a key position and responsibility within the IMC Ethiopia country program team to produce quality proposals and requires working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. He/She is assisting the sector technical managers and field program staff in developing a sound program proposal for various donors. The position holder will also represent IMC at important discussions with the donor, government, and other stakeholders and shall remain up to date with humanitarian and development needs; donor priorities and plans in Ethiopia and work along with the Senior Management and HQ in strategizing and making informed decisions on maximizing IMC’s portfolio in Ethiopia.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Program and Strategy Development, Donor Relations

• Overseeing the program development process from start to finish in collaboration with Program Managers and Coordinators
• Develop the proposal calendar, outline, compliance matrix, and Proposal Development Plan
• Lead in the preparation of concept notes and initiate negotiations with stakeholders, coordinating and consulting with the program teams
• Maintain plans and procedures for the production and approval of proposals; write detailed, high-quality proposals for large statutory/institutional donors in coordination with Technical Managers and Coordinators
• Collect and develop proposal annexes as required in collaboration with the relevant sectors
• Manage frequent coordination and collaboration with IMC Ethiopia Country office management team as well as with the program development unit at IMC Head Quarters as required in related to resource mobilization
• Keep up to date with donor policies and application processes, remaining abreast of major development assistance agreements and potential NGO funding opportunities
• Produce and regularly update a comprehensive mapping of all donor opportunities (by sector and geography), researching where potential opportunities for grants funding can be found and packaging grant proposals to suit the requirements of different donors,
• Manage proposal development tracking using a computer-based opportunity tracking system and hunt new funding opportunities and calls for applications/proposals in collaboration with the Program Development Coordinator and Country Director. Use
• Participate in developing a sound funding strategy to lay foundations for increasing and broadening the institutional funding that meets the needs of IMC Ethiopia country office and that can be taken forward by the staff in the future
• Carry out rapid needs assessments and participate in document review/research to establish solid facts and justifications for program ideas and concepts.
• Build the capacity of the program team through the provision of training and close working relationships to contribute to the development of the quality program and better understand donor conditionality attached to funding opportunities
• Support field and program team members to gain the necessary skills through learning and development on the basis of designing the sound program and winning proposal preparation
• Along with PDC, CD, and DoP, identify and build relationships with new donors, and target new growth areas for IMC in Ethiopia, non-traditional donors, and corporate partnerships.
• Approach potential donors and develop professional and productive relationships including holding face to face meetings where appropriate in consultation with PDC
• Work with the ET finance and Split finance teams to develop project budgets and track periodically the status and provide any support in terms of new donor guidance and policies
• Ensure projects are fully costed, and successful negotiation is done with donors
• Work closely with grant team to ensure timely endorsement of proposal grant agreements and systemized documentation of proposal tracking  
• Closely work with the HQ Desk on progress updates and facilitating HQ technical review process of the proposal and or concept notes
• Create an enabling working environment to foster excellent teamwork and high performing proposal development team

 Assessments and Research

• Participate in program assessments and background information search
• Assist the Program Development Coordinator with research and SMT upon requests, such as identifying potential donors, partners, and their strategies 

Representation and Coordination

• As delegated by Program Development Coordinator, Program Director, DCD or CD, represent IMC Ethiopia in NGO, UN, government, and other meetings and negotiations
• To assist in ensuring that a conducive working environment is created with donors, government, and other stakeholders

Key Working Relationship

• The Program Specialist will directly report to the Program Development Coordinator (PDC)
• The position holder will work closely with the technical team consisting of the health, nutrition, WASH, GBV, and livelihoods and the Finance, Logistics, and Grants management team including Program Operations Coordinator and Grants Manager.

Job Requirements

The qualified candidate will possess:

• Master’s or degree level education, preferably related to international development, humanitarian relief, social science, communication.
• Four to seven years of work experience on strong program development experience preferably in a nonprofit organization
• Ability of effective time management
• Strong team and communication management skills
• Capacity to work in a busy environment and strategy to manage the workload
• Sound Knowledge of project cycle management.
• Ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner.
• Seasoned proposal writing experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of various international donor proposal requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to work within different cultural environments
• The capacity to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office
• Advanced fluency in English is required (Written and Spoken) 

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through  CLICK HERE before February 25, 2022.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.