A once-in-a-career chance to make your mark

VSO is a development organisation that's been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more than 50 years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in 37 countries and we're constantly exploring new ways to use the time, energy and skills of people to make a difference.

Right now, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a regional director to lead the Southern Africa regional programmes through an exciting period of change during which we are implementing our new global strategy. It gives you an opportunity to shape the way that VSO works in the region for years to come. This is a significant strategic management role with ultimate responsibility for the quality and success of programmes in the six countries that make up our Southern Africa region.

Working together with a highly-motivated team of country directors and their teams, you'll lead the translation of our new strategy into lasting, meaningful improvements in the lives of the region's poorest people. Working through others, you will ensure that VSO has a high impact in the region by maximising funding opportunities and ensuring that our development programmes are robust and innovative.

You'll have successfully managed development or humanitarian programmes at this level before and possess excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Your leadership ability will mean that programmes across the region will be planned, resourced and implemented effectively and your financial strengths and experience of securing external funding and grants will also be key to your success.

In return, as well as a competitive salary, the package includes comprehensive health and pension benefits. You will be well supported with any relocation needs including accommodation, children's education and costs if you are recruited from another country.

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