Country
Director
Nairobi,
Kenya
Pay
Band 6
Permanent
Full
Time, 35 hours per week
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
Role Overview: To lead a large and complex country programme in Kenya that responds effectively to the unmet rights of poor people by drawing on the VSO’s unique competencies as a development agency
Skills, qualifications and experience required
- Excellent
communication and representational skills, with substantial experience of
networking with a diverse range of stakeholders, including at senior
levels. Strong political awareness and sensitivity.
- Excellent
strategic thinking skills and experience, as well as practical experience
of gender-sensitive development programming at a project or community
level, including through advocacy.
- Excellent
people management and coaching skills, with experience of developing and
leading effective, multicultural teams.
- Experience
of working effectively as a team with regional colleagues.
- IT
literate (Microsoft and finance packages)
How toApply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please click HERE to download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for.
To
submit your application, click HERE and complete all relevant fields on
the online application form.
Application closing date: 29 Mar 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): TBC
Start date: 2nd May 2016
Application closing date: 29 Mar 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): TBC
Start date: 2nd May 2016
