This position reports to the Country Director

Major Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Coordinate agenda of the CMT (Core Management Team), take appropriate follow-up action on pending items and prepare minutes of all CMT meetings

• Coordinate Senior staff meeting agendas

• Ensure follow up and monitoring of completion of all Management tools, i.e. CMT Management Information systems, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other organizational reporting requirements

• Ensure follow up to key management priorities as assigned by the Country Director and the Asst. Country Directors (Program Quality & Program Support)

• Contribute to the organization-wide compliance with administrative and operational policies

• Monitor key financial and management data required by the Regional Management Unit (RMU) and the Country Director

• Manage the Investment Strategy Fund

• Coordinate major events such as national conferences and workshops which will include management of all logistics of incoming personnel / visitors

Bachelor’s degree in, communications, management or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience in public relations in an international organization.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) – English and French
• High level attention to detail and managing complex relationships and communications
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and stressful situations

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The selected candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package with the possibility to advance within the organization worldwide

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates

2011-01-31