VSO,Programme Manager Jobs in Rwanda

INTERNAL VACANCY – Programme Manager Social Inclusion 6
months maternity cover
VSO
is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
This
is a Maternity Cover to the

SPM Social Inclusion and Governance with a start
date of 9th March 2016 for a period of 6 months.

Key
responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of the VSO
    component of the project ‘Inclusive Local Development in Nyamasheke’
    (2013-2016) in its final year of implementation with a final year budget
    of 30,000GBP delivered by one Project Officer carrying out training
  • Manage relationship with key and
    strategic institutions such as MIALOC, NCPD and other civil society
    organisations promoting Disability Rights and Movements.
  • Ensure that realistic project plans
    and cost effective budgets are developed for all SIG projects by
    coordinating with finance manager, HoPO and other programme staff.
  • Diligently follow-up with finance
    team and relevant staff on budget variance to ensure projects meet donor
    requirements, follows chart of accounts and timely implementation of project
    plans
  • Maintain relevant partnerships
    including with strategic SIG institutions at all levels to sustain VSO
    Rwanda’s strategic direction and impact in the disability movement in
    Rwanda.
  • Ensure accountability of the team
    through team through effective delegation, mentoring and knowledge sharing
    to ensure accountability
  • Carry out strategic advocacy through
    volunteers engagement, government collaboration, NGO networking and media
    exposure in line with VSO’s corporate guidelines
  • Provide strategic leadership to the
    SI&G Sector Group by working closely with the volunteers and programme
    staff
Requirements:
Ideal
candidate should have more than 5 years’ experience in international
development with exposure to issues of Disability Rights. Strong experience of
managing large and complex grants, managing teams in a multicultural contexts,
strong Budget management Skills are essential. Earlier experience of working in
Rwanda or any other East African countries would be preferred
If
you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job
description to read more details about the position and the skills and
experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’
and complete all relevant fields on the online application form via this link: http://vso.force.com/jobopportunitie.
Application
closing date: 30 January 2015 at 5:00pm; interview date will be 5th
February 2015.
0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x