Fred Hollows Foundation Country Manager, Rwanda and Burundi Job Vacancy in Gisenyi, Rwanda

There
is an exciting opportunity to join The Fred Hollows Foundation’s
international Programs team and contribute to the growth of our international
development organisation that focuses on blindness prevention globally.

We
are seeking an experienced International development professional to lead,
manage and develop The Foundation’s Country Strategy in Rwanda and Burundi.

Working as part of our International Programs team, this is a senior
leadership position which will oversee the management and development of
number eye health programs. In this leadership position you will be primarily
responsible for leading advocacy activities through building relationships
with key partners, governments and multi-lateral agencies to raise the
profile of preventable blindness initiatives. Your expertise will assist to
build the capacity within the team and across local partners. This position
is based in Gisenyi with regular regional and international travel.

We
are seeking a motivated individual who has a significant level of experience
in leading international development and/or public health programs. You will
be an accomplished leader who has a proven track record of building capacity
and establishing operational excellence. Your advocacy skills, management
expertise, and solid communications skills will ensure your success in taking
our existing programs to the next level.

The
successful applicant will also have solid work experience in Sub-Saharan
Africa, the capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and
have the partnership capacity to engage and influence senior levels of
government, multi-lateral agencies and other relevant stakeholders to build
strategic advocacy.

Your
experience in full cycle project management, PC literacy, managing budgets,
fluency in written and spoken English as well as spoken French will be
essential.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate
working visa.

How
to apply:

Applications
should be made via online job application form and
should include a resume and covering letter addressing all areas expressed in
the experience and qualifications area of the Job Description.

Alternatively
for a confidential discussion please contact Victoria Cawley, Recruitment
Specialist on +61 2 8741-1962 or via email at vcawley@hollows.org