Programme Officer (Health focused)

Organization: International Organization from the humanitarian sector

The Organization is present in 192 countries and its aim is to prevent and alleviate human suffering and thereby contribute to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world. The Organization works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The work of the Organization is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

Job purpose

Under the direct supervision and the guidance of the Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officer (Health focused) will ensure implementation of the Organization’s programmes in a timely, effective, and efficient manner, with a focus in development and scaling-up of health and care programs.

The duties are in particular, but not limited to:

• To support the Organization in the quality and implementation of health assistance, response to emergency operation by providing technical and operational health guidance, and coordination with health actors while contributing to the overall goals of the Organization.
• To support the Organization with development, roll out, monitoring and reporting of health activities and contribute to learning and development.
• To support, guide and advise the Organization’s partner in starting new interventions addressing health needs of vulnerable communities in close cooperation with authorities and other stakeholders.
• To support coordination within the Organization’s partners and with external agencies and to establish collaborations and partnerships.
• The Programme Officer role is expected to have experience in project management, planning, capacity building, in addressing the health needs of vulnerable communities.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Support the Programme Coordinator in project management according to the Organization’s procedures, standards, and policies, ensuring projects are planned, monitored, budgeted, and reported on time and to quality standards.
• Assist the technical staff to ensure timely project implementation, addressing operational concerns.
• Support in assessing the needs and capacities of vulnerable groups, developing appropriate response strategies, and planning and implementing health interventions.
• Feedback the Programme Coordinator on issues affecting project implementation and contribute actively to the Organization’s humanitarian coordination forums and events.
• Collaborate with the finance and admin departments to manage finances effectively, ensuring compliance with the assigned portfolio and supporting the development and management of program budgets through planning, project plans, and cash forecasts.
• Liaise with technical counterparts for networking, sharing experiences, and promote the integration of health priorities with other program areas and thematic interventions.
• Provide training, capacity development for the Organization and its partners and Staff, and translation assistance for multilingual meetings (RO/RU/EN).
• Supervise the development and integration of health literacy and community-based health promotion, ensuring these actions are expanded with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to and provide progress reports, situation reports, weekly updates, and other communications for the Organization’s Regional Office, donors, and partners to ensure informed program progress.
• Engage in internal and inter-agency health coordination, collaborating with the Organization’s partners, INGOs, NGOs, and donors to align on global health policies, strategies, and best practices.
• Support the Organization’s partners in developing and implementing standards, tools, and procedures that ensure the quality, consistency, and sustainability of health interventions.
• Represent the Organization in health coordination meetings and forums with national authorities and international agencies.
• Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the line manager, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively within the scope of the project.

Position Requirements

Education: Relevant University degree;

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience in program support
• Minimum of 2 years in project management
• Experience of working for NGO or humanitarian sector in Moldova

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills;
• Computer Literate;
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
• Flexibility;
• Analytical Skills;
• Accuracy and fine attention to detail;
• Organised and self-starter in work prioritising;
• Tact and diplomacy;
• Excellent Inter-Personal Skills – Tact to communicate with Stake Holders;
• Log frame and management tools;
• Report writing skills;
• Filing and archiving;
• Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English; Russian and Romanian;
• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability 

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust  

Interested persons are asked to send their CVs in English until 30.06.2024 to hr.office@redcross.md indicating in the subject of the email the position for which you opt for Programme Officer (Health focused).