CARE Österreich Program Coordinator

CARE is one of the largest independent international relief and development organization fighting global poverty. Our non-profit, non-governmental work takes place in more than 80 countries worldwide. More than 11,000 CARE staff are helping to tackle the underlying causes of poverty so that people can become self-sufficient. CARE is often one of the first to deliver emergency aid to survivors of natural disasters and war and, once the immediate crisis is over, we help people rebuild their lives and follow-up with development programs. A special focus of CARE is the advancement of equal opportunities for women and girls so that they can take an active part in the development processes.

As a member of the CARE confederation, CARE Österreich aims to strengthen the livelihoods and food security of the poorest and most vulnerable groups and it develops innovative, gender-sensitive approaches in response to the needs and priorities of the poorest people in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Purpose of the position:

In line with CARE’s mission, vision, and core values the program coordinator develops high quality proposals based on best practices, manages grants contracts, monitors project implementation, and supervises staff with the purpose of contributing to a stable and growing development project pipeline to better the lives of poor women, men, girls and boys and the communities they live in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management, supervision and coordination of a team of up to 5 Project Officers, as well as staff capacity development
• Identification of new funding opportunities
• Contract management and project controlling in line with CARE program standards and donor guidelines (in particular European Commission and Austrian Development Agency - ADA)
• Monitoring and evaluation of projects in collaboration with country office teams and partners, including regular field visits (approx. 25%)
• Trouble shooting at HQ level and during field visits
• Liaison and support Country Office staff capacity building, in particular regarding donor contract compliance
• Management and coordination of high quality proposal development based on calls for proposals
• Liaison and close collaboration with donors (in particular the European Commission and Austrian Development Agency), partner organizations and experts
• Contribute to the implementation of CARE’s program strategy and adaptations based on lessons learned from ongoing activities
• Support to CARE Austria’s advocacy and media work and contribute to fund-raising and PR initiatives
• Supporting the CARE Program Director in representing the organization at key national and international coordination fora
• Development of strategic partnerships with other development actors such as NGOs, private sector, networks and platforms as well as other CARE International Members

Reporting line:
• The Program Coordinator reports to the program director – development

Qualifications:
• University degree in social science, law and/or other disciplines relevant for development cooperation
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
• Excellent German and English skills required, spoken and written; additional language skills in French and/or Russian would be an asset
• Strong skills in project management and managing of donor contracts along all stages of the project cycle
• Strong skills in financial management (budgeting and expenditure control)
• Previous experience with ADA framework agreements desirable
• Experience of staff management of minimum 2 years
• Experience of working in intercultural and multinational settings, work experience in developing countries
• Sound understanding of key concepts like gender equality, poverty reduction and rights-based approach, as well as familiarity with related processes and institutions
• Ability to execute and take on complex tasks in a responsible, self-organized, structured and independent manner
• Enthusiasm for working in the field of development and travel

We offer:
• Management of a divers project portfolio
• Engagement in the development debate based on best practices and the latest international discourses
• Working with a young, dynamic and international team
• Working with CARE Country Office teams and local partners
• NGO-adequate salary according to internal scheme (minimum EUR 2,127.—gross salary; higher classification depending on relevant professional experience)

NB: An EU citizenship or work permit is the precondition for this post. Only applications which fulfill all language skills (German, English) will be considered.

How to apply:

We are looking forward to receiving your application by 2 December 2012. Please send your CV and cover letter in English as well as copies of relevant certificates, recommendation letters and references which will all be treated confidential by CARE Österreich, claudia.filip@care.at. If your mother tongue is not German, please send your motivation letter in German.

To learn more about CARE and CARE Österreich, go to www.care.at, www.expert.care.at andwww.careclimatechange.org.

CARE’s Mission: We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

NB: An EU citizenship or work permit is the precondition for this post. Only applications which fulfill all language skills (German, English) will be considered.