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Directeur de programme

The SEEP Network

Date de clôture : 11 mai 2012

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Description du poste :

About the Organization:
The SEEP Network is a nonprofit network of over 130 international organizations that believe in the power of enterprise to reduce global poverty. Its mission is to connect microenterprise practitioners in a global learning community.

About the Job:
SEEP Network is seeking a Program Manager for the Association Development Community of Practice (CoP). S/he will be responsible for implementation of programs and strategies, including developing and monitoring work plans and budgets for SEEP’s projects with African microfinance associations.

Responsabilités :

• Support of capacity building programs with microfinance associations (MFAs):

  • Technical assistance and capacity building activities: Carry out specific capacity building activities such as network capacity assessments, workshops, presentations at conferences and other events;
  • Strategic advice: Develop and monitor implementation plans and provide strategic advice to MFAs, which includes refining activities, targets, priorities and budgets;
  • Peer learning - Facilitate working group activities, organize and facilitate peer exchange visits including developing learning agenda, facilitation of roundtable discussion;
  • Grant management, monitoring and reporting: Ensure the completion of all program activities, the efficient use of funds, and timely submission of reports;
  • Consultant management: Draft scopes of work for consultants, manage and monitor consultant budgets and deliverables.
• Learning initiatives and tool development:

  • Identify areas and topics of interest to associations and facilitate associations related learning initiatives;
  • Draw on the results of SEEP’s and association of development (AD) CoP activities to conceptualize, synthesize, and produce practitioner-focused tools such as technical notes and case studies;
  • Develop and implement effective dissemination strategies.
• Events management:

  • Manage and facilitate regional events for microfinance associations around the world including identifying partnering organizations, developing the agenda based and facilitation;
  • Contribute to the development and facilitation of SEEP’s global network summit;
  • Present and facilitate sessions at key industry events around the world;
  • Organize and facilitate on-line discussions, webinars and conferences.
• Membership:

  • Identify and recruit associations to become SEEP members;
  • Identify opportunities for and develop new member products and services;
  • Maintain high member satisfaction.
• Other responsibilities:

  • Cultivate strategic alliances to support program design and implementation and to increase SEEP’s visibility and presence in the field;
  • Research, write and edit reports on program activities for specific projects and activities and assist with writing and editing of other reports;
  • Develop proposals and proposal budgets for capacity building projects;
  • Manage program content on website;
  • Update program files and databases on a regular basis;
  • Timely and regular attendance required;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Compétences/qualifications/expérience :

• Masters Degree in International Development, Business Administration, International Affairs or other related field of study;
• Experience working and living in a developing country, preference in Africa;
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in managing multi-country programs related to microfinance or microenterprise development;
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage and adhere to project/program priorities and budget;
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of people at senior and other levels internally and externally in an international and multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills, knowledge of organizational development best practices, including best practices in association management;
• Experience in knowledge management and organizational learning desirable;
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access;
• Professional proficiency in English and French required;
• Available to work full time;
• Contracted employee, US work visa not required;
• Position will be based in Africa and will require frequent regional travel;
• Preference given to individuals currently residing in Africa.

Contact :

The SEEP Network


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