Gardens for Health ,Rwanda Country Director Jobs in Rwanda

Who We
Are

We are a growing non-profit
organization whose innovative approach works to bridge the gap between health
and agricult
ure. We are based in Rwanda and Boston, and our core program works
to integrate agricultural support and comprehensive health education into the
clinical treatment of malnutrition. We currently work in partnership with 18
government health centers in two districts of Rwanda. This year, we are working
directly with 2,160 families – providing them with the seeds, knowledge, and
support, to prevent and overcome malnutrition.

We also work to support the Government
of Rwanda’s implementation of District Plans to Eliminate Malnutrition, to
strengthen systems to prevent malnutrition at the community level and to
advocate for policies and programs that work to integrate agriculture into the
treatment of malnutrition. Through our partnerships initiative, we are sharing
our model and methodology with organizations in Uganda and Burundi who are
interested in learning from and adapting our approach.

As we grow our impact, our work
remains grounded in a deep connection with and commitment to the families and
communities with whom we partner. Our head office in Rwanda is based on a farm,
and everyday nearly 100 people come together to share a meal that reflects our
commitment to growing and eating healthy food.

Our Opportunity
for You

Over the past two years, our
Health Center Program has grown five-fold. At the same time, we have begun to
engage in a meaningful way with policy and international agriculture research
initiatives. We are looking for a leader who will be responsible for managing
this scale, in addition to ensuring the strong growth of our systems, team and
program. Our ideal candidate will be someone who can think “big picture” but
who also loves implementation and execution.

As Rwanda Country Director, you
will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Work with our leadership team to design the vision for
  scaling our program within Rwanda and East Africa.

• Execute our strategic vision by overseeing and ensuring
  high quality program implementation and performance.

• Lead a team of over one hundred dedicated individuals,
  and work to ensure their ongoing professional development.

• Ensure that our program is evolving within our framework
  for innovation and effectiveness.

• Lead in-country fundraising and budgeting and play a
  lead role in overall fundraising efforts.

• Be responsible for reporting on our program impact to
  our Executive Directorand Board of Directors.

• Manage and strengthen national government relationships.

• Lead the development and implementation of protocols and
  guidelines for human resources, finance, procurement and logistics, and
  ensure that these hiring and management practices are aligned with our
  organizational values.

We can offer you the opportunity
to take on a leadership role at a growing organization with a strong local
foundation, the opportunity to work on a model at the nexus of agriculture and
healthcare, the opportunity to work with an impressive and compassionate team,
and the opportunity to work for and learn from hundreds of hardworking families
in Rwanda.

Are you
the Right Fit?

• Vision:
  You share our belief that growing healthy food can and should be a part of
  healthcare.

• Entrepreneurial Experience: You have had a previous experience
  creating or leading change within a rapidly growing business or
  organization and assuming significant professional responsibility and risk
  in doing so.

• Commitment to Impact-Driven Work: You have had a track record of
  leading and growing a performance and outcomes-based project, enterprise,
  or organization.

• Leadership Experience: You have led a diverse team to
  achieve a concrete goal, and have experience managing people and helping
  them to achieve their full potential.

• Social and Emotional Intelligence: You have a demonstrated ability to
  lead and collaborate with others across cultures and backgrounds with
  respect and collegiality.

• Alignment with our Core Values: Your leadership style is grounded in
  a sense of collaboration and mutual respect, and you operate from a place
  of compassion and empathy for your colleagues and the families we serve.

• Relevant Work Experience: You have 5+ years of meaningful work
  experience in international development, international nutrition,
  maternal/child health, public health, or a related field. You preferably
  have experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Education:
  You have a Masters Degree in International Development, Public Health,
  Public Policy, or a related field.

• Language acquisition: You have demonstrated experience for acquiring new
  languages. French and/or Kinyarwanda is a plus.

Your
Location

You will spend the majority of
your time in Rwanda, with regional and international travel as needed. Our
United States office is in Boston and our head office in Rwanda is close to
Kigali.

Compensation

Your salary will be commensurate
with experience, and there will be the opportunity for performance-based
increases. You will also receive housing, health insurance, daily lunch on our
farm, and the chance to take on the job of a lifetime.

If you
are ready to apply

Send your resume and cover letter
to careers@gardensforhealth.org . In your letter, tell us why you are the right
leader for this role. If we are interested, we will respond within 2 weeks to
set up an initial phone interview. We
are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applications will be considered
in the order in which they are received. Finalist candidates
will be flown to Rwanda for final interviews.

We look forward to meeting you!