Head of Programme

Job description

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence.

Geneva Call's mission is to ensure that AGDAs respect International Humanitarian Law and basic humanitarian principles in the areas where they fight, or they control.

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions.

Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff.

Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Role

Geneva Call is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Head of Programme who will provide overall leadership, technical oversight, management and strategic vision to the program of Geneva Call in Colombia while managing staff and resources to ensure that the program meets its objectives and deliverable timely, qualitatively and within budget.

The Head of Programme will work in a fluctuating and uncertain context and will constantly adapt to the programmatic needs of Geneva Call, including possible direct interactions with armed groups.

The position is open to Colombian nationals and foreigners with a valid Colombian residency permit only.

Duties and responsibilities

Key priorities

Programme Management and Coordination

• Coordinate, develop and manage Colombia's country programme to ensure quality project implementation and appropriate project cycle management, in accordance with strategies, project plans and Geneva Call procedures;
• Develop and update programmatic methodologies;
• Analyse conflict and humanitarian situation on a regular basis and ensure its integration into project design and implementation;
• Ensure effective flow of information and communication with partners and stakeholders and update Country Director on latest developments;
• Ensure that programme expenditures, procurement and logistics are in line with project budgets, country office financial plans and internal and donor regulations;
• Support Country Director and HQ in engaging senior government officials, humanitarian agencies and other key stakeholders;

Human Resource
Manageemnt

• Line-manage relevant programme staff according to the country's operational set up;
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of programmatic staff and consultants

Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop programme work plans and budgets in consultation with programme team according to Geneva Call's operational and MEAL procedures;
• Ensure timely and quality tracking and reporting of project work plans, logframes and indicators;
• Support programme staff in implementation of MEAL system;
• Regularly conduct field missions and monitor activities to achieve desired programme results in line with organizational requirements;
• Prepare regular monitoring reports and support the MEAL Coordinator in conducting internal programme evaluations and audits;

External Relations

• Liaise with partners and stakeholders, including potentially members of armed groups, to ensure close cooperation, collaboration and coordination;
• Ensure proper implementation of donor visibility and communications plan, also taking into account security and perception risks and seeking for derogations/exemptions when required;
• Attend and represent GC as required at conferences and other fora of interest to the organisation;
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the line managers.
  
  

Duties

Compliance

• Works within the framework of Geneva Call's core values, promoting ethical behaviour.
  
  Be an ambassador for the code of conduct and role model accountability;
• Ensures familiarity with and adhere to all Geneva Call policies and procedures;
• Undertakes the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework;
• Understands and uphold the standards outlined in Geneva Call's safeguarding framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of staff, consultants and partners and anyone else who works with or on behalf of Geneva Call.
  
  Reports concerns if they do arise;

Main qualifications

Education and experience

• Completed Master's degree in relevant field such as Political or Social Science, International Relations, International Humanitarian Law or Human Rights;
• Minimum 10 years of equivalent work experience in a humanitarian/protection organization.
  
  Experience as Head of Programme or Programme Coordinator is required;
• Knowledge in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or International Human Right Law is a strong asset;
• Experience with humanitarian negotiations is an asset;
• Certification with the Centre of Competence for Humanitarian Negotiation is an asset;
• Work experience with an international organization and in multiple countries is an asset;

Technical Skills

• Solid diplomatic skills with ability to communicate with high level interlocutors;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Established network in country of operation;
• Passionate about political and security affairs in the region;
• Experience in developing professional relationships with various stakeholders and working in a neutral and objective manner;
• IT Tools (MS Office, Excel, email);

Language Skills

• Fluency in Spanish;
• Excellent English language skills are required;

Required Skill Profession

Other General