Plan,Country Director Jobs in Rwanda

The
Organisation
Working
in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global
Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly
those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that
deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in
partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours
reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.
Join
our operation in Rwanda during a time of change and growth
Plan has been operating in
Rwanda since 2007 and works in three Program Units with a new one currently
being built up. Plan Rwanda has an approved Country Strategic Plan and the
activities are centred on 4 key country programs that are anchored in the
promotion of child rights
In
this exciting and challenging role the successful applicant will be required to
demonstrate Leadership, management and development of the Rwanda team in full
compliance with local law and Plan policies and standards.
Growing
and managing the grant portfolio is crucial so that funds can be raised in a
timely manner for key project responses.
Whilst
in post, the successful applicant will ensure high quality programme work is
delivered with the maximum involvement of children beneficiaries (see Plan CCCD
approach) and ensure readiness to emergencies is built into all programme
planning.
Do
you have what it takes?
In
this demanding and varied role the successful applicant will require
demonstrable knowledge on the key debates in development and emergency response
methods and effectiveness, particularly about rights-based programming for
child rights.
In
terms of functional expertise, proven skills in the development and management
of effective and motivated teams, including distance management is essential
Knowledge
of Rwanda, the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and
the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an
advantage.
Excellent
written skills in English both written and verbal are required with a secondary
language of French an advantage.
For
a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click on this link:
Type
of Role:

5 year fixed term contract
Location: Based in the country
office located in Kigali with extensive local and some international travel –
Applicants will be required to travel frequently to remote areas
Reports
to:

Regional Country Director
Salary: Grade H – With a
full expat package available.
How
to apply:
Please
apply via the following link to our website:
Please
note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be
carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity,
welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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