ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

INA is a DFAT fully-accredited and donor funder international development organisation working with the poorest and most marginalised communities, especially women and children, to eliminate poverty and its causes, regardless of affiliation. We focus on women and children in five key areas: Education, Health, Livelihoods, Climate Change and Gender.NA Works in Southeast Asia, South Asia & Eastern Africa (currently Ethiopia, Uganda, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia and Lao). INA Is grounded in our Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential.

We support impact through innovative partnerships and conduct national education programs with Australian students. INA is grounded in Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential. We Believe 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.

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 organisational priorities.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a passionate experienced development practitioner with a ‘can do’ attitude, who enjoys developing strong partnerships with local partners and funders, ensuring high quality development programs, and who is committed to making a real difference in the world.

• At least 5 years’ experience in international development program leadership and management, ideally but not necessarily in INA’s regions of interest and with knowledge of ANCP frameworks.
• Experience in project conceptualisation, budgeting, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation as well as complex financial and grant management.
• 5 years managing and collaborating with complex cross-cultural teams across sites to achieve program outcomes is something that comes naturally.
• Strategic thinker aptitude with a good knowledge of the NGO trends.
• Exemplary communication skills, including persuasive negotiating and public speaking abilities.
• A strong commitment and alignment with INA’s mission, vision and values and philosophy statement

INA recognises and rewards our staff and can offer a number of attractive benefits; NGO salary packaging, flexible working conditions, professional development opportunities.

A full Position Description is attached below or by visiting our website.

Inquiries: Finance and Operations Manager (03) 9877 7177 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: International Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.