Solidaridad network west africa recruits cocoa programme manager cote d'ivoire the main responsibilities are: programme management: coordinate the overall management of swa cocoa programmes in cote d’ivoire according to programme goals and objectives in consultations with the country manager provide support to the programme initiatives through professional advice and input, and to cooperate with a broad range of target groups, organizations and different levels of government in cote d’ivoire towards the achievement of the swa cocoa programme monitor project progress, review reports and documents concerning the progress of collaborative programmes to determine bottlenecks and recommend the alternative courses of management action to the country manager prepare periodic monthly, quarterly and annual reports and presentation on the progress of programme implementation in côte d’ivoire. coordinate programme budget against funds availability for the different programme components and submit financial report at the end of every month or as requested identify and develop new project proposals for funding to ensure that financial sustainability,(ie ensuring the côte d’ivoire office is able to recover its operational costs) perform other task assigned as and when necessary by the regional cocoa programme manager partnership building and coordination: build national stakeholder networks with producer group representatives, cooperatives, traders, ngos and governments through workshops, seminars and other events on subjects that are related to the programme field of activities ensure regular contacts and dialogues with local communities, relevant organizations, government and non-governmental bodies and persons within the programme/projects environment as well as with other projects in order to enhance and maintain good working relationships engage with private and national institutions and to identify opportunities for innovative projects in the cocoa sector represent swa at relevant national and international forum functional competencies: building partnerships: •effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build alliances; •identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners; promoting organizational learning and knowledge sharing: • makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches; •provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management •develops and/or participates in the development of mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing job knowledge/technical expertise: •understands advanced aspects of primary area of specialization cocoa sector, programme management •continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit; •keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally; . qualifications masters degree social sciences, administration, agro-economy or relevant fields. professional experience •minimum of 5 years professional experience in programme management, advisory services and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments •strong cocoa sector knowledge •experience in management of large and complex donor programmes is desirable; •solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments; language candidate must be bilingual (french-english) reports to: cote d’ivoire country manager if you wish to apply, please send a cover letter and cv in english by email to the following address: swarecruitment@educarriere.net and indicated cocoa programme manager cote d'ivoire as subject of the email. the deadline for this offer is april 30th, 2015 17: 00 gmt. only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. for more information about solidaridad please visit: www.solidaridadnetwork.org