Pages

Head of Programmes


VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
The incumbent is expected to significantly contribute to the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Plan. Work closely and collaboratively as a member of the Country Senior Management team to lead delivery of programme objectives. Work with the Country Director for effective change management within the Malawi programme keeping VSO relevant and progressive to changing internal and external contexts. Represent VSO at internal and external events and meetings as appropriate.
Skills, qualifications and experience required deal
Applicant Summary
  • Mastery of knowledge in Development studies
  • High level of academic achievement in a relevant subject area to social development
  • Substantial senior level programme leadership and management experience in a complex INGO
  • Evidence of progressive experience in evidence-based programme development,
  • Proven programme development and management experience Ability to demonstrate:
  • Successful team leadership and management experience in a complex INGO.
  • High level involvement in strategy development and implementation work
  • Innovation in development especially in moving development outcomes into advocacy.
Ability to manage:
  • Significant-sized budgets successfully.
  • Fundraising and M&E expertise
  • Representation and negotiation skills - ability to negotiate difficult deals and maintain relations with external stakeholders.
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office word, outlook and excel.
  • Financial Management - Proven ability to develop and provide strategic monitoring to program budgets.
  • Planning and Time Management - Able to prioritise tasks, manage time and tight schedules, work effectively under pressure, and assist direct reports with prioritization of tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Representation and negotiation skills - ability to negotiate difficult deals and maintain relations with external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills - MS Office, Outlook, Internet.
  • Ability to travel and spend time away from base and home as required.
Desirable:
  • Work experience or good understanding of the Malawian/East African context.
  • Good understanding of the Malawi development context; experience in at least one sector of VSO Malawi's current work: education, disability or youth/livelihoods; and possibly also experience of working in organizations that use volunteers
  • Ability to communicate in English (writing and speaking).
The position is open to both National and International Candidates

HOW TO APPLY:
If you're interested in applying for this role, please 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 on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date: 27th May 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s): 2 June 2016
Start date: 1st July 2016

Popular Posts