Description
The IRCT is a
health-based umbrella organisation that supports the rehabilitation of torture
victims and the prevention of torture worldwide.
health-based umbrella organisation that supports the rehabilitation of torture
victims and the prevention of torture worldwide.
Our members currently
comprise 144 independent organisations in 73 countries. Our work is governed by
these member organisations. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil
society organisation to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and
prevention.
comprise 144 independent organisations in 73 countries. Our work is governed by
these member organisations. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil
society organisation to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and
prevention.
Project Manager Great Lakes
Capacity building and knowledge sharing for the
holistic rehabilitation of torture victims in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo
holistic rehabilitation of torture victims in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo
Background
The International Rehabilitation Council for
Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its
EU-funded project that aims to develop the capacity of Non State torture
rehabilitation and prevention services in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda, through regional peer supervision and constructive Non-State
– State engagement. This post is part of the Membership Team of the IRCT
Secretariat and will be based in Kigali after an initial induction
period in Copenhagen.
Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for its
EU-funded project that aims to develop the capacity of Non State torture
rehabilitation and prevention services in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda, through regional peer supervision and constructive Non-State
– State engagement. This post is part of the Membership Team of the IRCT
Secretariat and will be based in Kigali after an initial induction
period in Copenhagen.
The position
As Project Manager your key role will be to ensure
the delivery, overall coordination and follow up of the project’s activities as
well as the redaction of annual reports to the Delegation of the European Union
in Kigali. You will organize workshops and trainings on rehabilitation services
as well as organisational development, and assist partners and associate
partners in their advocacy and fundraising efforts towards international
organisations. As part of IRCT’s international secretariat, you will report
periodically to IRCT’s regional coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa and work
closely with relevant IRCT departments on communications, advocacy and
fundraising. The Project Manager will liaise when appropriate with IRCT’s
liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. He/she will travel frequently to
partners and associate partners in Kigali, Bujumbura, Uvira, Bukavi and Goma as
well as to rural areas of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. You will ensure that
the knowledge and experience in the region within the field of torture
rehabilitation is captured, and as a strong communicator you will ensure it is
shared.
the delivery, overall coordination and follow up of the project’s activities as
well as the redaction of annual reports to the Delegation of the European Union
in Kigali. You will organize workshops and trainings on rehabilitation services
as well as organisational development, and assist partners and associate
partners in their advocacy and fundraising efforts towards international
organisations. As part of IRCT’s international secretariat, you will report
periodically to IRCT’s regional coordinator for sub-Saharan Africa and work
closely with relevant IRCT departments on communications, advocacy and
fundraising. The Project Manager will liaise when appropriate with IRCT’s
liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. He/she will travel frequently to
partners and associate partners in Kigali, Bujumbura, Uvira, Bukavi and Goma as
well as to rural areas of Burundi, Rwanda and DR Congo. You will ensure that
the knowledge and experience in the region within the field of torture
rehabilitation is captured, and as a strong communicator you will ensure it is
shared.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities with partners
and associate partners - Report to the IRCT secretariat as well as to
the EU - Representation and external relations in the
region
Knowledge and experience
- At least 10 years work experience with
international development, humanitarian response and/or human rights
issues in the region - Knowledge of the region (political and
security situation, human rights policy) and key challenges in addressing
the issue of preventing torture and rehabilitating torture survivors - Capacity building experience
- Experience in coordinating major projects and
budgets of significant amounts - Experience in EU project management
- Cross cultural team worker
- Experience in communications and advocacy
- Knowledge of project planning and of log frame
analysis and/or other project planning and monitoring tools - Experience in working for non-governmental
organisations
Personal skills and communication
- Thrives in an international and diverse
environment - Fluency in both written and spoken English and
French - Ability to travel to remote areas
- Able to work remotely and independently with
an understanding of working in a multi-sited environment - Open and winning personal style and excellent
interpersonal skills - Strong planning and prioritizing skills and
able to multi-task - Ability to think strategically and consider
all relevant operational issues - Interest in the organisation’s area of work
Other prerequisites
Relevant University degree in human rights,
international relations, development, health, law, or social sciences.
international relations, development, health, law, or social sciences.
Remuneration
The post of Project Manager will be offered a
competitive salary in keeping with the nature of this post.
competitive salary in keeping with the nature of this post.
How to apply
Send a cover letter of application and CV (format available
at www.irct.org)
by e-mail to hu-res@irct.org
Please ensure that in your cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) you set out
clearly how your experience relates to the key responsibilities, knowledge and
personal skills required for the post.
at www.irct.org)
by e-mail to hu-res@irct.org
Please ensure that in your cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) you set out
clearly how your experience relates to the key responsibilities, knowledge and
personal skills required for the post.
Please name the documents “Project Manager GL your name cover letter” and
“Project Manager GL your name
CV”. Only candidates fulfilling these formal requirements will be considered.
“Project Manager GL your name
CV”. Only candidates fulfilling these formal requirements will be considered.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 3rd
January 2013 2012 8 AM (Copenhagen time). Job interviews are expected to take
place early February 2013.
January 2013 2012 8 AM (Copenhagen time). Job interviews are expected to take
place early February 2013.
Further information: Please consult our website www.irct.org
where you will find a French version of the job ad, a detailed job description
and CV format or call Leanne MacMillan, Head of Membership Team, at +45 36 93
87 04.
where you will find a French version of the job ad, a detailed job description
and CV format or call Leanne MacMillan, Head of Membership Team, at +45 36 93
87 04.
