Head of Donors & Program Management
JOB OFFER Nº 001/2024
DKT DRC is a subsidiary of DKT International whose activities extend to more than thirty countries in the world. Its main mission is to improve reproductive health and assist the population in the fight against STI/HIV/AIDS. It relies on awareness-raising activities and the responsible use of family planning services and methods. Through targeted social marketing, it offers a wide range of modern contraceptives and quality services.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Donors & Program Management. The person will be responsible for managing and implementing all components of grant processing, including legal and regulatory compliance, processing of grantmaking requirements, data collection, and reporting of data.
Place of employment: Kinshasa
Duration of the contract: 12 months with the possibility of renewal
Possession of position: August 1st, 2024
1. SCOPES OF WORK
Ensure the successful implementation of DKT's donor programs through the effective management of donor work plans, training programs, and stakeholder management. Identify and cultivate areas for the development of new activities and programs aligned with DKT's mission in the areas of social marketing, family planning, and reproductive health. Represent DKT externally with key stakeholders and through corporate communications.
The person will report directly to the Country Director, his position is in the Executive category
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programs and Grants Management:
- Oversee and lead DKT DRC/RC/BURUNDI/RCA’s donor-funded programs, ensuring programs deliver results and provide value for money.
- Develop, execute, and effectively monitor family planning and reproductive health activities
- Develop program documents, including work plans, briefs, donor reports, proposals, and monitoring & evaluation reports.
- Ensure effective management of donor relations and effective coordination with program partners to deliver and communicate results.
- Effectively manage Programs Department staff (Training)
- Identify successful strategies for expansion beyond program territories or funding.
- Work effectively with external research and monitoring partners to comply with donor monitoring and evaluation requirements.
- Monitor expenditures against budgets and ensure alignment with work plans and program deliverables.
- Responsible for stewardship and coordination with internal and external partners across DKT programs.
Training Programs: in collaboration with other Head of Department to:
- Oversee DKT DRC/RC/BURUNDI/RCA’s training portfolio and associated staff and consultants to improve knowledge, skills, and awareness of family planning and reproductive health products.
- Develop effective, robust, and relevant training programs for various cadres of healthcare workers, including continuously updating curriculums, training materials, and guidelines.
- Identify and build strategic partnerships with associations, partner organizations, and businesses to increase DKT’s training reach and build business proposition through training activities.
New Business Development:
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for new business and funding sources for the DKT DRC/RC/BURUNDI/RCA programs, draft concept notes and proposals
- Assist with managing the proposal process, including drafting, concept notes, proposals and budgets for new opportunities.
- Manage quarterly corporate and external communication activities.
External Relations:
- Representation of DKT DRC/RC/BURUNDI/RCA, it’s programs, and core business offerings to donors and key stakeholders during meetings and presentations.
- Effectively communicate DKT’s core business offerings and program achievements to key stakeholders such as donors, NGO partners, Ministry of Health, DKT partners, bilateral/multi-lateral agencies, etc.
- Lead DKT’s corporate external and public relations activities to effectively promote the organization to key stakeholders
3. KNOWLEDGES - SKILLS - AND COMPETENCIES
* Education
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in management, administration, project management or a related discipline from an accredited institution; Master of Public Health or equivalent experience
* Professional experience
- Having Minimum 8-10 years of progressive management experience in family planning and/or reproductive health programs in private sector or NGO
- Having a background of management experience in family planning and/or reproductive health programs in the private sector or NGO is an asset
- Demonstrated success in managing donor grants and programs
- Experience working with various donors, managing and building relationships
- Experience in project planning and coordination, reviews and evaluations
- Good working knowledge of results-based management and value for money
- Experience in writing review and evaluation reports
- Experience in international organizations is an asset
* Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of family planning programs and the family planning and reproductive health context in DRC is an asset
- Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to synthesize information into concise reports.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, including MS Word and Excel
- Excellent command of English and French, both written and oral
* Attributes and Abilities:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team and bring together diverse stakeholder groups.
- Passionate about family planning and reproductive health issues
- Strong sense of integrity and motivation to succeed
* Autonomous with a positive attitude
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how the applicant's skills and experience meet the requirements of the position.
- An updated and detailed CV including 3 professional references.
- Copies of certificates of service and diplomas
Applications must be sent by email at emploi@dkt-rdc.org no later than July 20th, 2024.
The subject line of the application must indicate the position for which the candidate is applying, i.e., "Application for the position of Head of Donors & Program Management"
PS: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those candidates shortlisted for the test will be contacted.
Kinshasa, July 10th, 2024
Berry LUKANDA
Head of HR
DKT fournit aux couples des options abordables et sûres pour la planification familiale et la prévention du VIH / SIDA à travers un marketing social dynamique
