(AFG) Program Coordinator, Health

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Position Title

Program Coordinator, Health

Location

Afghanistan

Agency

Aga Khan Foundation

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network’s organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information….

The position

Position Objective:

The position of Health Program Coordinator, in the structure of AKF Health Department, is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency and coherence of the grants managed by AKF and implemented by AKF and other AKDN agencies, and coordinating the management of AKF’s and AKDN’s grant portfolio in the health sector.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Grant Management and Donor Relations:

• Maintain donor relations initiatives through proposal and program development, report to donors for existing grants and ensure grant compliance on key health grants will all major donors.


• Work closely with national health program Grant Manager, other national program managers, regional program managers, program coordinators, technical staff, other AKDN health agencies and AKF’s Finance Director or grant managers to ensure compliance and successful resource mobilization.


• Facilitate coordination internally with other sectors in AKF and between AKDN Health agencies for more improvement.


• In conjunction with AKF Policy and Partnership Department, deepen and broaden relations with health donors through informed policy dialogue and exploration of major programme issues, lessons learned, articulation of achievements and impacts and data verification.


• Research potential avenues of funding for AKF and other AKDN affiliates in the health sector and maintain up-to-date information on donor interests and priorities.


• Develop strategies for securing resources and influence policy processes in the health sector through diversification of AKDN’s support base and innovative approaches, including exploration of non-traditional and indirect resource opportunities.


• Facilitate donor audits, evaluations and other missions/visits, as per grant agreements.


• Maintain an up-to-date grants management and resource mobilization matrix/database of and follow up and report accordingly.


• Participate in donor meetings including forums of the Ministry of Public Health and other donors and inter AKDN agencies events.


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  In collaboration with Policy and Partnership Department, develop a resource mobilization strategy for AKF and its sister agencies AKHS (Aga Khan Health Services), AKU (Aga Khan University) and FMIC (French Medical Institute for Children). Program Development:

  
  


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  Ensure coherence and coordination among the health-related program of the Network in Afghanistan (i.e. AKF Health Promotion Program, AKHS, AKU, and FMIC) and provide strategic guidance and advice on programme development in the health sector, with clear links to Central Asian best practices and evidence.

  
  


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  Identify areas of research for improving sectoral understanding and programme initiatives. Knowledge Acquisition and Management:

  
  


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  Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all works being implemented by AKDN in the health sector in Afghanistan.

  
  


• Ensure that AKDN is fully aware of the health strategies of the Government of Afghanistan and major donors, and that it is represented in key networks and debates.


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  Assist in the development and maintenance of a project information and management system. Communications:

  
  


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  Assist in the development and dissemination of effective communications materials on health programs.

  
  


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  Draw out and document lessons learned and best practices in AKF health sector. General Support to AKDN:

  
  


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  Participate in key AKDN strategic planning and budget preparation meetings.

  
  


• Act as an internal resource on overall health programming matters for AKDN staff.


• Attend meetings, workshops and conferences as necessary as an AKDN representative.


• Provide overall support to the Policy and Partnership Unit and the Health Department.


• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF-A’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

The requirements

• Master Degree in relevant field (e.g. Public Health) from a recognized university


• Minimum 3 years in relevant filed particularly in proposal and project development, grants management and resource mobilization


• Excellent written and oral English skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)


• Effective communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Ability to work in multicultural teams


• Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, reliable and creative


• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Removal Date

25-Feb-2016

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