Background

The Leprosy Mission New Zealand (LMNZ) is a Christian development aid organisation, and a member of the Leprosy Mission Global Fellowship. The Leprosy Mission’s global vision is to see ‘leprosy defeated and lives transformed’. As part of the Global Fellowship we have an ambitious goal to see a world with zero transmission of leprosy for children by 2035. LMNZ, partnering with other affiliates of the Leprosy Mission Global Fellowship, funds a range of medical, public health and community development projects across the world with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific Region. LMNZ receives funding from the NZ Government, through the NZ Aid Programme, along with donations from compassionate New Zealand supporters. LMNZ is one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, having been established in 1912, is a registered charity and is governed by an independent Board, elected by its members.

Purpose of the Position

The Programmes Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the planning and implementation of LMNZ’s programme work in defined areas, coordinating the continuing development of an agreed number of long-term programmes and projects. This includes close collaboration with partners and managing reporting requirements for the assigned programmes/projects. The position also involves producing progress reports and financial acquittals for government-funded projects and programmes, developing new proposals for government funding, and producing impact reports. The role offers the opportunity to engage with three MFAT funding channels including: Negotiated Partnership, Bilateral Funding and Climate Finance focused in PNG, Bougainville, Timor-Leste and Kiribati.

The role would be well suited to someone with an interest in international development, programme coordination, partner engagement, and donor-funded programme management.

For a full description of key responsibilities see here.  

Competencies 

1. Professional Skills, Technical Knowledge, and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Sound understanding of development principles and proven experience as a development practitioner with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Sound understanding of development issues and their application in developing countries.
• Proven experience in managing government-funded projects.
• Ability to develop and write successful funding proposals for institutional funders.
• Excellent financial skills with the ability to produce project financial acquittals.
• Ability to coordinate a range of complex tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize and organize workload.
• Effective liaison skills with staff and stakeholders.

2. Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work as a willing, inclusive, and respectful team player or leader, comfortable with consensus decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially in problem-solving, with the capacity to identify issues and develop appropriate responses based on sound judgment.
• Proven experience in building cross-cultural relationships with sound political judgment, tolerance for other perspectives, and cultural sensitivity.
• Capacity and flexibility to travel to developing countries; must have NZ work visa or residency and a police clearance.
• Ability to develop professional relationships of trust and confidence, equitable partnerships, and work effectively in cross-cultural environments.
• Passion and enthusiasm for LMNZ’s mission and vision, with a commitment to the organization’s values and culture.

For a full description of requirements see here.