VSO Rwanda NGO Jobs

VSO Rwanda Head of Programmes & Advocacy and Senior Programmes Manager (Education) Jobs.

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

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