Program Officer - International Medical Corps (IMC) Pakistan

Closing date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: Pakistan

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through
health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The Program Officer, Islamabad Representative is a Senior Management position currently reporting to the Country Director on program development and representational matters. The Islamabad Representative will represent International Medical Corps in Pakistan, working with current and potential donors and partners as well as with the international community. The position holder will be part of the senior management team with a responsibility to help build a strong organizational unit that adds value to the country team and will help in establishing International Medical Corps’ presence in Pakistan and in the region. The Program Officer, Islamabad Representative will:

1. Support the Pakistan team in the identification, cultivation, and successful development of new business opportunities within Pakistan and the region
2. Act as a liaison with local and regional officials, USAID, DFID, WHO, UN, and other NGO agencies in support of country and regional plans for new business opportunities.
3. Will work closely with the existing country team and the Regional Desk to identify, develop, and submit concepts, proposals, and expressions of interest to a wide range of relief and development donors
4. Supporting the reporting and representation requirements of the field mission
5. Assist in developing the country strategy

• Previous experience in a similar role in similar settings is required, in addition to a proven program development background.
• Degree in related field and 5+ of field experience in humanitarian relief or development programs focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings is preferred
• Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications
• Ability to conduct and or supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals and budgets
• Must have familiarity with integrated development strategies and development funding mechanisms and a comprehensive knowledge of transition activities
• The candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of relief work and security concerns common in programs.

Fluent English is required. 

 

How to apply

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab “Work with Us”. Find your desired position and complete the application by clicking on the title position.