Freedom
House
promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research,
effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a
leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic
reports, including Freedom
in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit.
With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be
free.
The Project Director
will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including
strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision,
office management, communications, donor relations, advocacy, fundraising,
monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. This position is based in Kigali,
Rwanda and reports to the Regional Director for Africa Programs in Washington,
DC.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in political science, international relations, law, or related
field; Master’s degree strongly preferred; - At
least 8-10 years of experience with democracy and human rights programs; - Proficient
in French; - Strong
ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; - Strong
track record in project and staff management; - Experience
working as a country director or equivalent leadership position; - Experience
in challenging environments and flexibility to apply lessons learned from
other contexts; - Demonstrated
ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of
marginalized groups; - Strong
interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain
effective working relationships with local partners, media, government
officials, bilateral donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts; - Knowledge
of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil
society development; - Experience
developing project proposals for USAID, Department of State, European
human rights institutions and private donor organizations; - Demonstrated
financial management experience including preparing and managing budgets,
contracts, and negotiations, and subgrant management; - Demonstrated
ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including
expatriate and local staff; - Ability
to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and
Microsoft Excel.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct
development and implementation of programs to support rights-focused civil
society in Rwanda; - Responsible
for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed
under the programs; - Monitor
and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of
program objectives; - Ensure
compliance with donor regulations; - Assume
responsibility for the daily operations of the office, which includes but
is not limited to: financial management, general office administration,
public relations, and staff management; - Network
and liaise with members of governments, civil society organizations,
international and regional bodies, consultants, and private funders; - Proactively
seek out new funding opportunities and represent Freedom House before
funding organizations; - Develop
advocacy initiatives to support human rights in Rwanda; - Required
to travel to project sites within the country and potentially in the
region as requested; - Occasional
travel to the U.S. and regionally - Other
related duties as assigned.
Work
Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low
level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This job description is only
a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The
responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those
outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part
of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties
at any time.
Qualified
and Interested Applicants
We invite qualified
candidates to complete
an online application and submit a resume, and cover letter with salary history
and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position).
https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=FREEH…
This vacancy
is open to those candidates with relevant permits to work in Rwanda.
Only
candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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