CDI - Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

About Conflict Dynamics

Conflict Dynamics International is an independent notfor-profit organization with a mission to prevent conflict and to alleviate human suffering. Guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence we seek to build a world that will enable people to realize their full potential, free from conflict, oppression, and poverty. We are expanding our work in Sudan at a critical time for the country by providing technical assistance and support to facilitators and participants in political dialogue processes.

CDI | Senior Program Manager

The Benefits of Joining Us

Here is why this is such an exciting opportunity:

• You will be part of a dynamic, principled, mission-driven organisation.

• You will work with great people: We do exceptional work and will expect the same from you. You will be part of a small team that is hard working, ambitious, honest, open, thoughtful, and rigorous; a team that strives for excellence, is always looking for ways to improve and is obsessed with delivering to the highest standard.

• You will play a key role in the success of the program: The role of Senior Program Manager is critical to our work. Your success in this role will help determine the success of the program.

• You will make a huge difference to people’s lives: The Sudan program is designed to support dialogue processes at a critical point in the country’s history. The success of our work will make a powerful contribution to preventing conflict, alleviating human suffering, and supporting peace and inclusion in the Sudan.

• You will be competitively compensated.

Responsibilities

• Manage the conceptual and methodological design of the program.

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of program activities.

• Contribute to the implementation of specific activities, including research, development of products, engagement, and outreach.

• Coordinate and contribute to political and program analysis – including for example scenario, network, and mapping analyses.

• Produce and track work plans for the various streams of work.

• Lead debrief sessions following activities.

• Prepare content for and participate in briefings to supporting partners.

• Prepare content for and participate in briefings and presentations at practitioner events.

• Provide inputs to, review and approve ADMEL plans and methods for program activities.

• Coordinate the development of monitoring plans.

• Oversee and manage the conduct of ADMEL activities which will be undertaken primarily by the Monitoring and Reporting Specialist.

• Coordinate with the Sudan Program Team Lead to agree timelines for reporting, and review inputs to donor reports.

• Manage specific colleagues within the Sudan Program Team, including the Monitoring and Reporting Specialist, Gender Analysis Consultant, Program Associate (Analysis) etc.

• Manage the recruitment of colleagues for the above-mentioned roles or other relevant short-term consultancies.

• Manage activities related to the relevant registrations for the organization with national authorities. In this regard the Senior Program Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Sudan Program Team Leader.

In addition to tasks in these areas, the Senior Program Manager will have any additional duties and responsibilities that will be agreed between Conflict Dynamics and the Senior Program Manager.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an exceptional individual, with the motivation, skills, and characteristics to excel in this exciting new role.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience working in politics, policy, governance/peacebuilding or a related field with direct field experience and experience engaging with Sudanese civic and political leaders highly desirable.

• A university degree in political science; history; conflict studies; international relations; or related political- or social science field.

• Knowledge of the political, economic, or socio-cultural situation in Sudan.

• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools.

• Experience of managing staff and consultants in an outcome-oriented program.

• Experience managing complex grants from large institutional donors.

Characteristics and Skills

• A passion for governance and peacebuilding work.

• Commitment to Conflict Dynamics’ vision, mission.

• Excellent writing and editing skill.

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and qualitative research skills.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• An attention to detail.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Excellent people management, coaching, organizational and skills.

• An excellent team player with the ability to lead and be lead.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to undertake frequent travel to conflict affected locations.

• Fluency in spoken English; strong preference for fluency in Arabic.

How to Apply

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter.

Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., PatJones-CV-112022-CDI or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-112022-CDI.

Timeline

Closing Date: 23rd December 2022

First stage interviews: Week of 16th January Final interviews: Week of 23rd January

Selection Process

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Conflict Dynamics International values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at cd-program-manager@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

CDI | Senior Program Manager

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