West & Central Africa Programmes Coordinator
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a SMC Program Coordinator to join our team in West and Central Africa (N'Djamena or Lome or Ouagadougou).
The role supports the operationalisation of global SMC programme strategies, frameworks and standards at the country level. It will primarily focus on SMC implementation projects in Burkina Faso, Chad, and Togo and may be asked to support efforts in Nigeria on an as needed basis. The role also supports potential expansion of the SMC programme to new countries in West and Central Africa where Malaria Consortium does not currently have a presence. It will not be involved in projects focusing on research or external relations. Fluency in English and French is essential for succeeding this role.
The successful candidate will have:
- Postgraduate degree in public health, management or related disciplines
- Extensive experience of programme management at senior level on large-scale development or public health programmes
- Extensive experience in project and financial management with a proven track record of timely submission of high-quality deliverables
- Experience of working with government and other senior-level stakeholders in a development or public health context
- Experience of working in a senior position in a multi-country programme
- Experience of working in development or public health programmes in west and central Africa
- Experience of research, M&E, external relations or digital in a development or public health context
- Experience of procurement and supply management or security management in a public health context
- Extensive experience of developing programme-level strategies, standards and frameworks, as well as guiding their operationalisation at project level
- Experience of setting up projects in new locations
- Experience of mentoring project staff and developing project management capacity
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 12 months.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in N'Djamena OR Lome OR Ouagadougou.
The Company
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
What We Do
Partnering with governments and local authorities, we help to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities, addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems. Our collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach paves the way for lower child mortality and lasting wellbeing, helping families, communities and countries reach their full potential.
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