Country: Kenya
Closing date: 29 Mar 2016
About VSO
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.
Role overview
To lead a large and complex country programme in Kenya that responds effectively to the unmet rights of poor people by drawing on the VSO’s unique competencies as a development agency
Skills, qualifications and experience needed
Excellent communication and representational skills, with substantial experience of networking with a diverse range of stakeholders, including at senior levels. Strong political awareness and sensitivity.
Excellent strategic thinking skills and experience, as well as practical experience of gender-sensitive development programming at a project or community level, including through advocacy.
Excellent people management and coaching skills, with experience of developing and leading effective, multicultural teams.
Experience of working effectively as a team with regional colleagues.
IT literate (Microsoft and finance packages)
How to apply:
How to apply
http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AivB5
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Application closing date
29th March 2016
Start date
As soon as possible