WORK LOCALLY
CONNECT GLOBALLY TO AFFECT CHANGE IN RWANDA
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.
Qualifications
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.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit
your CV and cover letter to recruitment.international@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.
For both roles, as well as a competitive salary, the package includes
comprehensive health and pension benefits. You will be well supported with
accommodation and relocation costs if you are recruited from another country.
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: 26th April 2013
