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Senior Director for Programmes (Asia, Europe, Middle East), London

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12th May 2011

ARTICLE 19 is looking for an experienced senior manager who will lead the development and growth of regional programmes in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. You are a hands-on manager with a proven track record in building capacities and developing programmes, including field presence, strategic and operational leadership, fund-raising and financial management. You will also be an excellent communicator in both written and spoken English. This is a 6 month post renewed for 2 years following evaluation. It needs to be filled immediately.

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director for Programmes will support the development and implementation of impactful programmes of work in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, operating out of the international office in London. In addition, he/she will examine with staff and partners possibilities for establishing one or more regional presence (with local ownership and legitimacy), and ensure and strengthen the strategic coherence of ARTICLE 19 across the regions, in order to maximise our impact for freedom of expression.

In particular, he/she will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the programmes’ strategies and projects; leading and coordinating fund-raising activities, project development and liaison with donors; providing political and strategic advice on freedom of expression challenges in the regions; representing the organisation to key target audiences. He/she will line-manage the senior programme officers for Asia and Europe and the programme officer for the Middle East; as well as overseeing the management of interns and consultants. He/she will be overall responsible for the allocation of resources of the regional programmes and the quality of their outputs. He/she will oversee the development of the regional offices and/or other field presences and participate in the corporate management of ARTICLE 19.

For detailed Job Description and Person Specification please visit http://www.article19.org/about/employment.html.

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter highlighting how they meet the Person Spec. to SDFP@article19.org.

Interviews: expected to be held during week commencing 16th May 2011

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.