Country
Manager – Rwanda
- Located
in Kigali, Rwanda - Key
role within a world-renowned
international development NGO - Lead
a growing team to help end avoidable blindness
Come and join our
international development organisation
where we are ensuring that the vision of
Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020,
and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is
sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities. Working across
more than 26 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly
blind.
We are seeking an
experienced International development professional to lead and manage The
Foundation’s Country Program in Rwanda. You will work closely with the
Government of Rwanda and our partners and stakeholders in Government to not
only ensure that important eye health activities are carried out in communities
but that our strategic objectives of strengthening the health systems in Rwanda
are achieved. With support from a growing team and the benefit of our
experience in Rwanda, you will be responsible for ensuring that our Country
Program has the capacity to go to the next level and deliver greater benefits
in the areas we work. In addition, the successful candidate will also have
responsibility over The Foundation program activities currently being
implemented in Burundi where we do not have a Country Program Office.
We are seeking a
motivated individual who has a significant level of experience in leading
international development and/or public health programs. You must be an
accomplished leader who has a proven track record of building capacity and
establishing operational excellence. Advocacy skills, management expertise, and
solid communications skills are critical for the position.
The successful
applicant will have solid senior leadership experience; capacity to work
effectively in cross-cultural environments; and capacity to engage and
influence senior levels of government, multi-lateral agencies and other
relevant stakeholders to build strong country program.
Essential
criteria includes:
- Master’s
Degree in Public Health, International Development or related field - Extensive
experience (minimum of 10 years) managing complex programs in public
health or development; ideally with some exposure to eye health
programming and new business development. - Demonstrated
capacity for high-level representation and strategic advocacy: able to
engage and influence senior levels of government, multi-lateral agencies
and other partners - Experience
managing a team and working in a global environment - Project
management and project design experience - Strong
written and verbal English ability
How to apply
& who to contact
For a detailed Job description
and for information on how to apply, please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies
Alternatively, If
you would like further information, please contact our Recruitment Specialist
Lynette Chen or Nicole Cunningham on +61 2 8741 1969.
Applications
close:
Friday 28th July, 2017
To be
eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work
in Rwanda.
The Fred Hollows
Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where
we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to
conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and
promote a child safe environment.
