Are you experienced in Programme management?
Are you keen to take the next step in your career?
Are you hands on and outgoing?
Are you excited about working in a highly competitive and ever changing landscape?
Are you a team player?
Does engaging with many internal and external stakeholders make you happy?
Are you able to communicate in English as this is the official language at TdH NL?
And, last but definitely not least, does it put a smile on your face when you imagine you’d be doing all of the above in an organization with a strong social purpose?
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Objective of the position
This position offers an exciting job opportunity, contributing to the elimination of the worst forms of child labour in Madagascar. The Project Officer is expected to support the Project Manager in the management and monitoring of the JOFA ACTE project, lead the community empowerment component of the project, support and monitor local implementing partners and ensure the smooth running of activities of the project.
Position in the organisation
The interim Project Officer will join the Madagascar Country Team, and receive leadership and supervision from the Program Manager to whom he/she will report. Within the country team he/she will work in close collaboration with the MEAL Officer, Finance Admin Officer and Finance Assistant. In addition, he/she will collaborate with staff from the TdH NL Regional Office in Nairobi and TdH NL Headquarters in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities
Project and partner management (55%)
- Support, guide and monitor project implementing partners and consultants in the implementation of project activities through regular communication and field visits, and ensure that project and finance commitments as per partner contracts are being fulfilled
- Review project proposals from project implementing partners and ensure contracting of implementing partners, in collaboration with the MEAL and Finance Officers and the Project Assistant
- Support implementing partner in the preparation of quarterly narrative, financial and M&E progress reports in line with TdH NL reporting guidelines, including providing support in working with TdH NL´s online project management system (PRIMAS)
- Review and provide feedback on partners monthly reports: activity work plan, financial expenditures and M&E progress
- In collaboration with project team members, ensure quarterly internal project reviews on the progress of the project in terms of time, budget and quality and address any conflicts/bottlenecks/delays
- Ensure updating of partner capacity strengthening plans and coordinate the implementation of the plans in collaboration with other project team members
- Work in close collaboration with the Finance Admin Officer on monitoring expenditure of the project´s community empowerment activities, assist with the review of project budgets and the preparation of financial reports in line with donor requirements
- Work in close collaboration with the MEAL Officer on the development and implementation of the project’s MEAL system and the organisation of the project’s baseline and endline evaluation
- Support the Program Manager in the design, implementation and monitoring of the projects national level advocacy and public awareness raising activities
- Support the Program Manager in the preparation of the project´s country-level project’s narrative, financial and M&E reports for the donor, in collaboration with the Finance Admin Officer and MEAL Officer as well as staff from the TdH NL Regional Office & Head Office.
- Supports the Senior Communication Advisor at the Regional Office with information and materials for marketing and communication, e.g. news items, case stories, videos and photos
- Ensures adherence to TdH NL safeguarding policy and its Code of Conduct by TdH staff and its partners in the implementation of the project
Community empowerment activities (35%)
Lead the project´s community empowerment activities and ensure effective and efficient implementation, on time, on scope and on budget, including:
- Support local child protection committees to Organise awareness sessions for parents & caregivers on the importance of the education child rights
- Support teachers and volunteers to Organise training for children’s clubs facilitators; support and monitor a local partner in the creation of children’s clubs and in the organisation of training of members of the clubs
- Support children’s clubs in developing and implementing an action plan to address child rights in their communities
- Organise training of teachers in child protection and in providing child rights and life skills education
- Support, with the cooperation of the first instance court, the provision of birth certificates by the mobile court
- Establishment and operation of a school canteen during the drought and lean season
- Identify solutions to challenges, areas for improvement and opportunities with regards to the project´s community empowerment activities
Support for local representation (10%)
- Organize the visits of TdH NL teams and partners during visits to the JOFA ACTE project area
- Represent the organization at any local events regarding the project
Perform any other duties as relevant for the country programme as assigned and as can reasonably be expected from the position.
Required qualifications, experience and skills
- A masters degree in a relevant field, such as sociology, development studies, programme/project management or child rights
- Minimum of four years experience in projects management, with at least two years of experience in a similar position
- Experience with working with CSOs
- Knowledge of child rights and protection, in particular of child labour is a strong advantage
- Knowledge of and experience with child participation, child empowerment, child safeguarding, improving quality of education and the organisation of income generation activities is a strong advantage
- Experience in capacity strengthening of civil society organisations
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Malagasy, French and English**.**
- Strong in coordinating, planning and organising
- High degree of taking initiative and working independently
- Work experience in the south of Madagascar and understanding of the context
- Familiar with google apps and social media
- Able to travel to Antananarivo and Fort Dauphin regularly
Competence Profile
- Coordination
- Coaching
- Planning & organising
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication
- Flexible and able to work in complex situations
How to apply
What we have to offer, apart from the above!
Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move. This means a lot of room for your own initiative and ideas. As we manage and execute our own programmes and projects, the difference we make and therefore you make is tangible on a daily basis.
- 4 months consultancy contract i.e May to August 2025 with the no possibility of extension
- The salary depending on experience and seniority the salary ranges between MGA 2,800,000-3,000,000 gross per month based on a (40 hrs/week) contract
- The role is based in Fort-dauphin, Madagascar, with travels to the field locations.
About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count.
Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.
In line with our new strategy, we conduct our activities in 3 Thematic Programmes: Child Labour, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Humanitarian Action.
We are led by a two-headed Executive Team: the Executive Director and the CEO, and the total of 196 employees across the globe. The entire Terre des Hommes Netherlands staff is a diverse group of people, based around the globe that interacts at an informal yet professional level and we all have a great heart for the purpose of our organisation.
In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.
Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world.
For more information on the work of Terre des Hommes Netherlands, please visit: https://www.terredeshommes.nl/en/ .
Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding
We are not looking for just one type of person – we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.
TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.
Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Getting excited to join us?
How to apply
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Submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the apply button here
Only applications submitted in English will be considered.
The application deadline is 14th April 2025 end of day.
We do not charge any fees for interviews nor have we engaged a third party to facilitate this recruitment process.