Disponibilità: Prima Possibile
Candidature entro: 19/04/2015

Location: Goroka, Papua New Guinea

Contract Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension)

Contract Start: As soon as possible

Objective 

The Country Coordinator shall lead CBM’s establishment in Papua New Guinea as an important actor in Disability Inclusive Development.

Main tasks

Country Office Management

• Actively manage and support a tri-partite relationship between Regional Office, CBM Member Association(s) and Country Office
• Establish and lead a small, efficient and motivated country office team
• Act as the main contact point for the Regional Office and CBM partners in PNG on CBM support related concerns
• Make recommendations to the South East Asia & Pacific Regional Office (SEAPRO) with regard to future support strategies for Papua New Guinea

Programme Management

• Lead CBM’s Country Programme in Papua New Guinea
• Support CBM supported projects in planning, management, implementation and monitoring of CBM supported activities
• Provide/facilitate capacity building activities to CBM supported projects to address weaknesses identified
• Support the restructuring of CBM support to work through (a) strategic partnership(s)
• Provide regular reports to SEAPRO on important developments in PNG and relevant developments in the CBM fields of work
• Support existing funding agreements and ensure that the projects are carried out in compliance with CBM and or CBM co-funding requirements

Public Relations

• Liaise and network with important stakeholders in PNG (local and international) and represent CBM in the country
• Identify potential future partnerships and support potential partners in developing proposals for support through CBM, including legally contracted designated funding (LCDF)
• Upon request, help partners to provide Human Interest Stories and provide input/content for the CBM webpage
• Upon request, organize and accompany visits of SEAPRO, MAs and donors
• Support and foster synergies in the work of CBM partners and between CBM partners and other organizations

Professional Profile and Requirement

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in development work, including overseas experience in a developing country
• University degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related issues. An advanced university degree would be an asset
• Good financial and management skills
• Experience in project/programme management
• Experience in donor relations and coordination with stakeholders from different background
• Proven experience in grant management of legally contracted designated funding  (LCDF)
• Knowledge of working on disability issues, or with other marginalised groups
• Good reporting skills
• Proven good organisational and coordination skills as well as a high level of autonomy and flexibility
• Working knowledge of English (both oral and written), knowledge of Pidgin-English would be an asset

Personal Profile & Competencies

• Intercultural knowledge and sensitivity
• Positive development oriented attitude/Problem solver
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy
• Good communicator with a proven ability to motivate people 
• Proven ability to perform in a multicultural working environment 
• Experienced in working and/or travelling in occasionally insecure areas following strict safety & security protocols

The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experiences, who are meeting these qualifications, are invited to submit, in English via e-mail, a meaningful letter of motivation, stating why he/she wishes to work for CBM, CV, copies of diplomas, three professional references and salary expectations to:

recruitment@cbm.org

www.cbm.org

Application deadline: April 19^th, 2015