Our
vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where
visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve
the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.
vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where
visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve
the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.
With
financial support from the EC, Sightsavers is working with partner
organisations to implement a regional programme that aims at improving the
quality and quantity of eye health services in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
financial support from the EC, Sightsavers is working with partner
organisations to implement a regional programme that aims at improving the
quality and quantity of eye health services in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Reporting
to the Regional Director in the East, Central and South Africa (ECSA) region,
the overall purpose of this role is to ensure effective management and delivery
of the programme.
to the Regional Director in the East, Central and South Africa (ECSA) region,
the overall purpose of this role is to ensure effective management and delivery
of the programme.
This
is a senior level post and the ideal candidate will be an experienced
development professional with sound experience of programme management in
addition to managing donor funded projects. Experience with EC funded projects
will be an advantage.
is a senior level post and the ideal candidate will be an experienced
development professional with sound experience of programme management in
addition to managing donor funded projects. Experience with EC funded projects
will be an advantage.
Extensive
experience in an NGO environment is required with demonstrated skills in
programme design and development, as well as programme review, learning and
improvement. A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, development
studies, public health or a related field is essential. A post graduate degree
is desirable.
experience in an NGO environment is required with demonstrated skills in
programme design and development, as well as programme review, learning and
improvement. A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, development
studies, public health or a related field is essential. A post graduate degree
is desirable.
You
will be a person of high integrity who possesses good interpersonal, planning
and organisational, report writing and computer skills with an ability to work
under pressure with minimum supervision, and travel within the programme
countries.
will be a person of high integrity who possesses good interpersonal, planning
and organisational, report writing and computer skills with an ability to work
under pressure with minimum supervision, and travel within the programme
countries.
Based
in Lilongwe, Malawi or Nairobi, Kenya Salary dependent on location, local terms
and conditions will apply
in Lilongwe, Malawi or Nairobi, Kenya Salary dependent on location, local terms
and conditions will apply
Closing
date: Friday, 19th October 2012
date: Friday, 19th October 2012
How
to apply:
to apply:
To
apply, and for further details about the role, please download an application
pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies
apply, and for further details about the role, please download an application
pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies
As
an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all
sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are
particularly encouraged to apply.
an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all
sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are
particularly encouraged to apply.
