More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim
to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people
poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their
own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If
you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world,
work with us to make change happen.
to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people
poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their
own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If
you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world,
work with us to make change happen.
We are looking for dynamic, highly skilled and
experienced managers to play a key role in our Large and Complex Programmes
Division.
experienced managers to play a key role in our Large and Complex Programmes
Division.
You will provide senior management surge support for large externally
funded programmes and commercial tenders.
funded programmes and commercial tenders.
The post holder will be available to
travel when needed to provide immediate in-country surge capacity to help
country teams successfully bid for, set up, build a team and manage large or
complex programmes within the first 1-6 months.
travel when needed to provide immediate in-country surge capacity to help
country teams successfully bid for, set up, build a team and manage large or
complex programmes within the first 1-6 months.
When not travelling you will
also provide management support for more centrally managed global programmes or
additional support to ongoing large programmes, if/when required and support
the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and equality,
programme performance and value for money.
also provide management support for more centrally managed global programmes or
additional support to ongoing large programmes, if/when required and support
the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and equality,
programme performance and value for money.
You will have a proven track record of winning
contracts, setting-up and managing large budget (multi-million pound) or
complex development programmes in a number of different geographies and of
managing people effectively to achieve impact.
contracts, setting-up and managing large budget (multi-million pound) or
complex development programmes in a number of different geographies and of
managing people effectively to achieve impact.
Based out of London or one of our overseas offices
(for suitable overseas candidates) you will be able to travel, often at short
notice, sometimes to hostile environments and sometimes for extended periods
(3-4months) in order to provide the required surge support to country
programmes and partner organisations who are part of the project.
(for suitable overseas candidates) you will be able to travel, often at short
notice, sometimes to hostile environments and sometimes for extended periods
(3-4months) in order to provide the required surge support to country
programmes and partner organisations who are part of the project.
You will have
technical competencies in a relevant development field, such as sustainable
development, livelihoods, environment, humanitarian, agriculture and be able to
represent the organization and programme in key international networks and
fora.
technical competencies in a relevant development field, such as sustainable
development, livelihoods, environment, humanitarian, agriculture and be able to
represent the organization and programme in key international networks and
fora.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor and accompany
people and organisations to build capacity in managing large/complex
programmes.
people and organisations to build capacity in managing large/complex
programmes.
You will have good analytical, written and communication skills and
be able to work effectively with different actors – from donors, government,
local organisations and communities.
be able to work effectively with different actors – from donors, government,
local organisations and communities.
Your ability to work in French or Spanish,
in addition to excellent English, will be an advantage in this role.
in addition to excellent English, will be an advantage in this role.
We value the contribution each person makes to the
success of our organisation.
success of our organisation.
That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards
and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will
ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will
ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
To apply for this post, please download an
application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs
application pack from www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 386/OK Closing date: 12 noon,
Tuesday 22 January 2013 Interview date: 29/30 January 2013
Tuesday 22 January 2013 Interview date: 29/30 January 2013
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to
reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all
sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all
sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
