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Norwegian
People’s Aid is a humanitarian organisation rooted in the Norwegian Labour
Movement. We work with International Development Partnerships, Humanitarian
Mine Action, Rescue Service and First Aid, and Asylum and Integration.
Norwegian People’s Aid has about 12000 members in Norway and 2400 staff
worldwide. We work in 36 countries around the world, and in 2016 we will have
an expected turnover of 1000
People’s Aid is a humanitarian organisation rooted in the Norwegian Labour
Movement. We work with International Development Partnerships, Humanitarian
Mine Action, Rescue Service and First Aid, and Asylum and Integration.
Norwegian People’s Aid has about 12000 members in Norway and 2400 staff
worldwide. We work in 36 countries around the world, and in 2016 we will have
an expected turnover of 1000
Norwegian
People’s Aid (NPA) has been present in Rwanda since July 1995. The programme
has evolved from an emergency approach, following the end of the genocide, to a
robust governance programme supporting civil society and citizens. In
cooperation with a range of local partners, NPA is currently involved in two
projects; The Public Policy Information, Monitoring and Advocacy Project and
Ending Gender Based Violence. NPA Rwanda has 23 staff and an annual turnover of
approx. NOK 32 mill.
People’s Aid (NPA) has been present in Rwanda since July 1995. The programme
has evolved from an emergency approach, following the end of the genocide, to a
robust governance programme supporting civil society and citizens. In
cooperation with a range of local partners, NPA is currently involved in two
projects; The Public Policy Information, Monitoring and Advocacy Project and
Ending Gender Based Violence. NPA Rwanda has 23 staff and an annual turnover of
approx. NOK 32 mill.
NPA’s
overall objective in Rwanda is to support Rwandan civil society partner
organisations become accountable institutions to their constituents, and
promote meaningful citizen participation in processes that affect their lives.
overall objective in Rwanda is to support Rwandan civil society partner
organisations become accountable institutions to their constituents, and
promote meaningful citizen participation in processes that affect their lives.
We
are looking for a Country Director (CD) with strong management skills in
Rwanda, to be located in Kigali. The CD will have the overall responsibility
for NPA’s activities in Rwanda.
are looking for a Country Director (CD) with strong management skills in
Rwanda, to be located in Kigali. The CD will have the overall responsibility
for NPA’s activities in Rwanda.
Responsibilities:
All responsibilities and reporting has to be carried out in accordance with NPA
rules and regulations. The CD is formally responsible to, and reports to
Director of International Programme Department. Regular follow up of the
programme is carried out in close collaboration with the relevant geographical
advisor in the International Programme Department at Head Office.
All responsibilities and reporting has to be carried out in accordance with NPA
rules and regulations. The CD is formally responsible to, and reports to
Director of International Programme Department. Regular follow up of the
programme is carried out in close collaboration with the relevant geographical
advisor in the International Programme Department at Head Office.
The
general responsibilities of the CD includes:
general responsibilities of the CD includes:
- Lead
the NPA Rwanda Management Team
- Provide
leadership, advice and support to the programmes and the Management Team
- Ensure
that relevant strategies, policies, management systems and routines are in
place and adhered to
- Monitor
and direct programmes according to strategies, plans and policies
- Analyze
activities and evaluate performance, and identify areas for improvement
- Ensure
good working relationship with the national authorities, donors, UN,
international and local organisations
- Promote
NPA in Rwanda both in media and in public
- Overall
responsibility for all personnel in Rwanda
- Overall
responsibility for NPA’s properties and assets
- Overall
responsibility for safety and security of NPA staff
- Monitor
developments in Rwanda and the region, in particular the political and
security situation, give advice to HO and if required, implement necessary
changes in the country programme
- Ensure
that financial and administrative procedures support programme activities
in line with HO guidelines
- Ensure
budget control and that annual budgets are prepared for approval by NPA
HO, and that financial and administrative procedures are in line with NPA
Head Office guidelines
- Ensure
that NPA’s HR policy, code of conduct and national laws of Rwanda are
followed
- Other
tasks as assigned by line management
Required
qualifications:
qualifications:
- Relevant
advanced university degree
- At
least 5 years’ experience, and demonstrated success at senior level
management in an international NGO
- Ability
to collaborate, network and negotiate with local partners, local
governments, UN, donors and other NGOs
- Demonstrated
success in projects designing, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and
reporting
- Demonstrated
experience in supporting partnership through work with local partner
organisations
- Understanding
of different means for supporting organisational capacity strengthening
- Proven
skills in budgeting, finance development and risk management
- Strong
presentation skills
- Good
writing skills and proficiency in English language
- Good
computer skills
The
following qualifications are desirable and will be an advantage, but are not
requirements:
following qualifications are desirable and will be an advantage, but are not
requirements:
- Experience
from Rwanda
- Norwegian
or other Scandinavian language skills
- Knowledge
and understanding of Norwegian/Scandinavian politics, aid-policies and
donors
Personal
competencies:
competencies:
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a
multi-cultural/multi-national setting
- Strong
analytical skills
- Good
team player
- Strong
health
Position
number:
40/16
number:
40/16
Position
type:
Non-family
type:
Non-family
Place
of service:
Kigali, Rwanda
of service:
Kigali, Rwanda
Starting
date:
As soon as possible
date:
As soon as possible
Closing
date for
applications: 13 March 2016
date for
applications: 13 March 2016
How
to apply:
to apply:
For
more information and how to apply, please visit NPA’s website.
more information and how to apply, please visit NPA’s website.
