Summary of the job:
The International Rescue Committee currently seeks a Deputy Director of
Programs for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi but must spend at
least 50% of his/ her time inside Somalia supporting programs and teams
at field sites.
The position will lead
the program and grants unit with leadership in the areas of strategic
programming and planning, ensuring program quality, promoting strategic
growth and strong external and internal representation and advocacy.
The candidate should have
experience in working with donors and fund raising strategies, proposal
developments, able to coordinate and develop partnership with other
NGOs, monitor the program activities in the operational areas, good
strategies in working with key local stakeholders, training staff on
programmatic issues, etc
Required competencies and
experience include six to eight years of overseas experience (ideally
in sub-Saharan Africa), preferably in relief/development work with
management and supervisory responsibilities in program, administration
at senior management level. A minimum of four years of international
experience in program management and.
S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively manage programs, partnerships and budgets.
To receive the full vacancy requirements on this position, interested candidates should visit this link http://www.rescue.org/careers
Deadline for all applications: 4th January 2013
Persons who are unable to commit to frequent travels to Somalia are requested not to apply.
IRC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit
without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Deputy Director of Programs - IRC Somalia Program
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