CARE is one of the largest independent international non-profit non-governmental relief and development organization fighting global poverty. We are working 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 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 officer develops high quality proposals based on best practices, manages grants contracts, monitors project implementation and liaises with partners to better the lives of poor women, men, girls and boys and the communities they live in.
Responsibilities
• Management and implementation of projects in collaboration with CARE Country Offices and partners
• Monitoring and evaluation of projects, including regular field visits to project areas (ca. 20%)
• Contract management and project controlling, implementation of CARE program standards and donor guidelines (mostly European Commission and Austrian Development Agency)
• Identification of new funding opportunities
• Development of new projects
• Liaison and support Country Office staff capacity building, in particular regarding donor contract compliance
• Support to CARE Austria’s advocacy and media work and contribute to fund-raising and PR initiatives
• Monitoring and evaluation of projects, including regular field visits to project areas (ca. 20%)
• Contract management and project controlling, implementation of CARE program standards and donor guidelines (mostly European Commission and Austrian Development Agency)
• Identification of new funding opportunities
• Development of new projects
• Liaison and support Country Office staff capacity building, in particular regarding donor contract compliance
• Support to CARE Austria’s advocacy and media work and contribute to fund-raising and PR initiatives
Reporting line:
• The Program Officer reports to the Program Coordinator
• The Program Officer reports to the Program Coordinator
Qualifications
• University degree in social science, law and/or other disciplines relevant for development cooperation
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience
• Excellent spoken and written German and English, additional languages like French a plus
• 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)
• Experience of working in intercultural and multinational settings, work experience in developing countries a plus
• Sound understanding of key concepts such as gender equality and poverty reduction, as well as familiarity with related processes and institutions
• Ability to execute and take on complex tasks in a responsible, self-organized and independent manner
• University degree in social science, law and/or other disciplines relevant for development cooperation
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience
• Excellent spoken and written German and English, additional languages like French a plus
• 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)
• Experience of working in intercultural and multinational settings, work experience in developing countries a plus
• Sound understanding of key concepts such as gender equality and poverty reduction, as well as familiarity with related processes and institutions
• Ability to execute and take on complex tasks in a responsible, self-organized and independent manner
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 2,420.—gross salary; higher classification depending on relevant professional experience)
• 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 2,420.—gross salary; higher classification depending on relevant professional experience)
NB: An EU citizenship or work permit is a necessary requirement for this post. Only applications which fulfill all required qualifications will be considered.
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.
To learn more about CARE and CARE Österreich, go to www.care.at, expert.care.at andwww.careclimatechange.org.
How to apply:
We look forward to receiving your application by 2 January 2013. Please send your CV and cover letter in English as well as copies of relevant certificates and recommendation letters to CARE Österreich,claudia.filip@care.at. Applications will be treated confidentially. If your mother tongue is not German, please send your motivation letter in German.
