International Needs Australia is seeking an International Programs Manager based in Melbourne to:
Lead International Needs Australia’s (INA’s) development and humanitarian programs and partnerships in 9 countries including developing INA’s development strategy and approaches, overseeing all projects and program staff, managing INA’s Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) partnership, leadingproposal development, and collaborating on fundraising and communication product creation. The role reports to the INA CEO and is a key INA Senior Management Team (SMT) member.
About INA
International Needs Australia (INA) is an Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and donor funded and accredited international development organization that works with the poorest and most marginalised communities, especially women and children, to eliminate poverty and its causes, regardless of affiliation. INA is different in our approach to international development and our engagement with Australian supporters because INA:
• Focuses on women and children in five key areas: Education, Health, Livelihoods, Climate Change and Gender.
• Works in Southeast Asia, South Asia & Eastern Africa (currently Ethiopia, Uganda, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia and Lao).
• Is grounded in our Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential.
• Commits to in-country project localisation with innovative local partners and works exclusively through local partner staff and volunteers. We believe this is empowering for developing countries and supports the development of more effective and sustainable partner organizations and outcomes for communities long-term.
• Believes in poverty alleviation through a cross-sectoral and holistic approach to community development. This approach involves us partnering with donors and other agencies committed to holistic poverty alleviation and focusing on community-prioritised needs.
• Conducts national education programs with Australian students that align with the Australian Department of Education School Curriculum to help youth clarify their personal purpose and increase empathy and understanding of global poverty and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
• Brings supporters and in-country partners closer together and co-designs projects together with all relevant stakeholders to support innovation and ensure alignment.
About the role.
• Assumes primary responsibility for INA’s development and humanitarian programs, including all projects and management of program management staff.
• Ensures program quality and compliance within the DFAT Head Agreement, the ACFID Code of Conduct, and other relevant codes, policies and legislative practices and procedures.
• Provides vision and leadership of INA’s development approach and models and the development of high-quality grant proposals to external funders.
• Ensures the provision of content to the fundraising and communications teams to best reflect the work of INA in the field.
• Provides contributions to a constructive workplace environment as an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at INA.
• Actively contributes to SMT and staff discussions, strategy development, reporting, Board Committee Meetings and ensuring alignment of programming with organizational priorities.
Who we are looking for.
We are seeking a passionate experienced development practitioner with a ‘can do’ attitude, who enjoysdeveloping strong partnerships with local partners and funders, ensuring high quality development programs, and who is committed to making a real difference in the world.
A full Position Description is attached or by visiting our website.
Contact details.
If you meet the above criteria, please submit a resume and a letter of application addressing the role’s key capabilities.
Inquiries: Finance and Operations Manager (03) 9877 7177 or email: [email protected]
Applications Close
Monday, 5pm on Sunday 7 July 2024