The Regional Program Development Officer will support the strategic expansion of International Medical Corps’ relief and development programming in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
1. Support the Asia Regional Team in the identification, cultivation and successful development of new business opportunities within Afghanistan and Pakistan.
2. The candidate selected will act as a liaison with local and regional officials, USAID, UN and NGO agencies in support of the Regional plans for development of new business opportunities.
3. The Regional Program Development Officer will be expected to work closely with the Asia Regional Team to identify, develop, and submit proposals, concepts, and expressions of interest to a wide range of relief and development donors.
4. The Regional Program Development Officer will also be tasked, as needed, with supporting the reporting and representation requirements of the field missions.
5. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Previous experience as a Regional PD in similar settings is required, in addition to a proven program development background.
2. Degree in related field and 5+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief or development programs focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings is preferred.
3. Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications
4. Ability to conduct and or supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals and budgets.
5. Manage expatriates and local staff • Finance, human resource and administration skills.
6. Must have a familiarity with integrated development strategies and development-funding mechanisms, and a comprehensive knowledge of transition activities.
7. The candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of relief work and security concerns common in all programs. Fluent English required.
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