Job title:
Programme- and Policy Officer International Cooperation
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Job description
The tasks of the International Cooperation Office are :
- Programme design, programme management and support to academic promotors during the whole project cycle Management of internal and external networks
- Policy Advice to the ITM management, academic council and board of directors
- External relations with partner institutions, current and prospective donors
The International Cooperation Office contributes to the conceptualization, implementation and quality assurance of ITMs international cooperation policy, is the driver of methodological innovations and networking with other actors in the field of science & education for sustainable development.The International Cooperation Office is part of the central academic offices and is seeking to recruit a Programme- and Policy Officer. The policy officer will report to the head of the International Cooperation Office and will collaborate closely with departmental and central units involved in capacity strengthening activities, education, research and management.Your Role
- You will actively participate in programme management of ITM’s capacity strengthening programmes – throughout the whole programme cycle. You will offer methodological and management support and advice to academic staff both at ITM and from partner institutions regarding capacity strengthening activities, projects and programmes.
- You will follow-up and support (planning, methodological, strategic decision making, partnerships) specific projects or initiatives. This includes a number of country or thematic programmes of the ITM-DGD Multiyear Programme.
- You will explore alternative funding opportunities for international collaboration and development activities. You will inform academics at ITM and in partner institutions about funding opportunities and give methodological support for proposal development.
- You will manage an academic Community of Practice and/or support learning networks on topics such as ‘Getting Research into Policy and Practice’, gender mainstreaming or decolonisation. (focus and task divisions to be decided collaboratively within the unit)
- Related to your tasks, you connect with supporting donor agencies such as the Belgian Directorate General for Development (DGD), Flanders Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), EU-ECHO, EU INTPA, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,… You participate and represent ITM in meetings with national and international actors related to development cooperation such as Fiabel, VLIR-UOS, ARES and Enabel.
ProfielYour profile
- You have a master degree in a relevant field (management, social sciences, medicine, public health).
- Additional training related to topics such as international policy, international relations, global health, development project/program management, monitoring and evaluation and international cooperation is an asset.
- You have experience in and a good understanding of the international and the Belgian landscape of international cooperation.
- Familiarity with the current regulations regarding the Actors of the Non-Governmental Cooperation is an asset.
- International field experience including work in projects or programme in LMICs is an asset.
- You have sound knowledge and working experience with Project Cycle Management and at least initial experience working with Theory of Change design.
- Knowledge and experience with other methodologies (eg. Outcome mapping) is an asset.
- You are familiar with current key transversal themes for international cooperation, such as diversity and gender mainstreaming, environment, integrity, decolonization,… and you are driven by a search for positive impact on societies.
- You can navigate with ease between academic, policy and administrative environments.
- You have a creative, enthusiastic and social personality with a pro-active and can-do mentality.
- You have excellent communication and writing skills
- You are committed to high standards of quality, equality and integrity
- You speak and write fluently in English and French. Preferably you have a good knowledge of Dutch. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or an official language from one of the 12 focus countries in the ITM multi-year programme is an asset.
- You are willing to occasionally travel abroad (up to 1 month per year spread over multiple trips), especially in low and middle income countries.
AanbodOur offer:
- A full-time contract of unlimited duration. Starting date: as soon as possible
- A collegial working environment with attention to work-life balance and individual growth and development.
- A workplace in the centre of the vibrant city of Antwerp, easily accessible by public transport.
- A salary set according to the pay scales of ITM and to your work experience with some supplementary benefits, such as private pension scheme and meal vouchers.
The Institute of Tropical Medicine is an open and international campus where staff, students and researchers work on new international health challenges. We strive for excellence, integrity, specificity and efficiency. Your assignment contributes to our mission. We value human dignity and diversity, academic creativity and a critical spirit, solidarity and cooperation, and care for the well-being of employees, students, patients and clients. Together we ensure a pleasant working atmosphere with attention to work-life balance and opportunities for training.PraktischExcited about the role?Apply via the link on the ITM’s before 16/09/2024.Only applications with CV and letter of motivation will be accepted.For more information about this position, please contact HR ( ).Does this job not fit your profile, but do you know someone who does? Give him/her that chance and share this vacancy.Plaats van tewerkstellingNationalestraat 155
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Location
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Job date
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:27:54 GMT
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