Work locally connect globally to affect change in Rwanda
Recruiting two key roles - Head of Programmes and Advocacy and
Senior Programme Manager – Education
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.
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.
Senior Programmes Manager - Education
VSO Rwanda is seeking an experienced and resourceful senior
manager to join the programmes team.
We’ll look to you to lead our Education programme by managing
its strategic development, implementation and successful delivery.
We will expect you to take a proactive approach to networking
and raising the profile of VSO Rwanda as a key player in the field of
education.
This will involve not only developing new relationships with
strategic partners, but also supporting our volunteers and employees, as well
as taking responsibility for the financial, resource management and legal
compliance of the programme.
We are seeking qualified candidates who can demonstrate prior
experience of managing education programmes successfully, and are able to use
excellent leadership, and relationship building skills to implement our
education initiatives.
Your experience of project-management with 3 years minimum
practical experience of applying development principles at a project and
community level will be key to your success in planning, resourcing and
implementing the programme; as will your exposure to funding and donor
management.
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.
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.
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
