Recruiting
one key roles: Head of Programmes and Advocacy
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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. Lead the fight against poverty
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.
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.
To
apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment.rwanda@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.
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:
Friday 28th July 2013
