IN RWANDA
Recruiting one key roles –
Head of Programmes and Advocacy
Re-advertise
LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST
POVERTY
VSO is a development organisation that has been working through volunteers to
fight poverty for more than 50 years and we are the leading organisation in the
field. We work in almost 34 countries worldwide and we are constantly exploring
new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.
Head of Programmes and
Advocacy
VSO Rwanda is seeking a senior manager capable of effectively leading quality
implementation of programmes, support growth of programmes and lead advocacy in
strategic goals in line with the Country Strategic and Program Plans and in
sync with the global strategic programme priorities.
As a leader of the programme’s team and reporting directly to the Country
Director, you will be responsible for delivering quality programming for
education, health and livelihoods in Rwanda. You will bring leadership to the
countries operational planning, resource mobilization, monitoring and
evaluation, donor and organizational reporting, and partnership development and
review processes. In collaboration with the country director and regional
support you will lead the programmes team to develop and deliver a funding
plan.
Working with in-country operations support, you will champion a vibrant and
positive volunteer community that is empowered and supported to work
effectively with local partners and actively engage in ongoing programme
development, implementation, and review. You will be a role model in resource
and risk management of VSO Rwanda in as far as managing the programme team’s
human and financial resources as well as other programme resources.
We are seeking qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong communication,
team working and change management, planning and organization, leadership and
people management skills. Key to the role is experience and expertise of
programme work with substantial senior level programme leadership and management
experience in a complex INGO touching on our key programme areas in Rwanda.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to
recruitment.rwanda@vsoint.org. Please quote the job title in the subject line.
The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable
for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary
expectations. Please include telephone and email contact and details of two
referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer). CVs sent
without the cover letter will not be considered.
VSO strives to be an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes
female applicants, applications from people with disabilities, HIV positive
people, or those who face disadvantage.
Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will
receive a response.
Closing Date: Friday 28th July 2013
