Our vision is of a world where no one is needlessly blind
and where people who are blind enjoy the same rights as people with sight. Each
year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the
world.
Country Director, Malawi Country Programme
Lilongwe, Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi
Local terms & conditions will apply
Working with several partners and within the existing policy
framework, the Country Director will strategically lead and direct the country
team to develop and manage high quality, cost effective programmes which will
achieve the expected outcomes and impact of the Sightsavers strategic plan and
the national development goals.
Key responsibilities will be playing a leading role in
developing, overseeing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring high profile,
high value, multi-partner programmes, which will make a significant
contribution to the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Malawi,
specifically trachoma, onchocerciasis and LF.
The key areas of responsibility for the position are:-
- Strategic
Leadership: Lead in development of country strategy and ensure
strategic plans are developed and delivered in line with the overall
organisational strategy and country priorities. In addition to
representing the organisation in relevant fora, also lead in advocating
for appropriate national policies and practices.
- Programme
Management: Ensure development of strategic programmes
that make use of available best practice and appropriate programme
methodologies.
- People
Management: Develop an effective country team and implement an
efficient performance management and support system.
- Funding:
Ensure that targets for the Country Financial Plan are met, in addition to
ensuring full compliance of donor contracts including all terms,
conditions and reporting requirements.
- Financial
management: Ensure effective financial management, and cost effective
use of organisation resources.
- Planning
and delivery: Ensure effective planning and delivery of all
components of the programme within budget and the deadlines set.
- Global
Team Working: Collaborate with other teams and departments to
contribute towards achievement of organisational objectives and promote
organisational learning.
The ideal candidate, preferably a Malawi national, will
possess degree level qualifications in social sciences, development studies,
public health or a related field.
Extensive experience of working in an NGO environment that
includes line and team management experience is required as is experience in
program management, directing strategy development and implementation;
program/project conceptualization, design and management. The ideal candidate
will have experience working with health systems strengthening, is conversant
with NTDs programming and funding mechanisms. He/she must be a strong leader,
comfortable with great scrutiny, is bold, pragmatic, capable of seizing the
initiative and of managing and dealing with strong external
parties.
Please see the job description for full details of the role.
Closing date: 11th September 2013
First stage interviews: 19th September 2013
First stage interviews: 19th September 2013
How to apply
To apply for this post, please download our application pack and return the completed application
form to ecsarecruitment@sightsavers.org.
As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage
applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a
disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
We will be contacting short-listed candidates for
interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in
view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond
if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to
concentrate resources towards our work.
