In a rapidly changing global health and geopolitical landscape, AFEW International is now exploring new directions and seeking to hire a Programmes Manager to manage the Programmes portfolio of AFEW International.
WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary, 8% holiday allowance
- Pension scheme based on a collective agreement
- Travel costs compensation and/or telework allowance
- 25 days annual leave (on full time basis, calculated pro rata), with additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
- Working in an international team with an informal, transparent and open working culture
- An office close to Amsterdam Central station with great waterfront views. Once COVID- 19 measures allow, we will combine working from the office with working from home.
JOB LOCATION:
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Due to COVID-19, currently all staff work from home).
CONTRACT HOURS:
- 36 hrs
- Competitive salary
STARTING DATE OF POSITION:
- 1 April 2022
- Duration of contract until 31 December 2022 with the possibility of prolongation depending on the funding situation
PROGRAMMES MANAGEMENT:
- With the support and guidance from Director of Programmes, you will ensure the implementation of projects from start to close-out.
- You will manage (big and small scale) projects and grant-awarding mechanisms on all implementation stages, including but not limited to coming up with full work plans, developing budgets, creating open calls, checking the eligibility of proposals, judging proposals, reviewing grantees reports and preparing reports to a donor, as well as providing administration support (budgeting, contracting) and conducting MEL.
- You will ensure smooth delivery and high quality of organization and facilitation of scientific workshops, trainings for the civil society members and public health experts, working group discussions, board meetings and other events included in the framework of the implemented projects.
- You will coordinate and safeguard the timely delivery of reporting and other project deliverables in the Programmes
- As the portfolio expands, you ensure the start-up of new projects and may also directly implement projects or selected activities.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:
- You will monitor trends in development in the area of key populations and health concerns including HIV/AIDS, TB, viral hepatitis, SRHR, COVID-19, and UHC, in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia;
- You will provide programmatic input and data needed for project development and grant writing
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION:
- You will provide regular updates to the Director and the Director of Programmes.
- You will have regular meetings with the Communication Lead to ensure relevant and up-to-date communication about projects and activities.
Deadline for sending applications: 18 February 2022
Please send your motivation letter, CV, and contact details for two references to: recruitment@AFEW.nl. This role is renewable pending project acquisition. Clarifying questions may be sent by e-mail. No agencies please.