About ZOA
ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.
I. Purpose of the position:
The Program Advisor’s (PGA) responsibility is to guarantee a high quality programme design by ensuring line management with expertise and knowledge. The PGA will provide major input in programme formulation and monitoring as well as the development of project proposals for potential donors.
II. Main activities:
The PGA has been assigned with responsibility and holds delegated authority for:
Programme Quality
Reporting/Digital Data Collection
Consolidated annual programme review (as part of CAP Annual Review);
Monitoring the quality of internal and external reporting against internal and external standards;
Specific evaluation reports
Knowledge Management*
Developing knowledge management at country level and contributing to organization wide knowledge management.
Authority
The performance of those assignments, rights and authorities which should always be carried
out within the boundaries of the CAP of the country organization, the project plans as approved
by the donors and the country’s quality management system as approved by the Country
Director.
In accordance with ZOA’s planning and review system as described in PMS (ZOA’s Program Management System), the PGA is responsible for the development and maintenance of the following documents;
Annual activity planning for staff under the PGA if applicable, in accordance with the assigned responsibilities;
Monthly progress reporting against activity planning;
Specific evaluation reports;
Any other reports to be determined by the CD In the performance and as a member of the Country Management Team, the PGA balances the
interests of his department, the country organisation as a whole and of all stakeholders involved.
III. Contacts
External contacts:
As directed by the Country Director.
Internal contacts
ZOA’s Programme Support and knowledge department.
IV. Supervises
All advisory staff connected to the national programme
V. Competencies
Knowledge
Skills/Attitude
Conceptual flexibility;
Logical thinker;
Strong formulation and writing skills;
Innovative;
Customer-friendly attitude;
Result-oriented approach;
Initiative;
Interpersonal sensitivity.
VI. Special requirements