Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• A Degree in Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, International Relations or similar field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in program/project management in relevant technical areas.
• Proven experience in the implementing of projects/grants through local Partners, Civil Society and Community based Organizations including informal community groupings is a must.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing development and Humanitarian programmes;
• Knowledge of key program areas such as Child protection, Health and nutrition, and youth employment; Climate resilience
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development.

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of gender and inclusion and global/local development issues, with particular knowledge in girls’ rights and child rights, feminist movements, the key actors and institutions, and the power dynamics involved.
• Mastery of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion in programs, and especially for children and girls.
• Experience in developing, nurturing and managing relationships with local based partners and Civic Society Organizations.
• Ability to lead Program Managers and staff to design and implement evidence-based solutions for gender transformative programmes, and to provide monitoring and quality assurance support to the program areas.