Regional Programme Coordinator Sightsavers Nairobi, Kenya, or Lilongwe, Malawi
Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.
Regional Programme Coordinator
Lilongwe, Malawi or Nairobi, Kenya
Salary dependent on location, local terms and conditions will apply
With financial support from the EC, Sightsavers is working with partner organisations to implement a regional programme that aims at improving the quality and quantity of eye health services in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Reporting to the Regional Director in the East, Central and South Africa (ECSA) region, the overall purpose of this role is to ensure effective management and delivery of the programme.
This is a senior level post and the ideal candidate will be an experienced development professional with sound experience of programme management in addition to managing donor funded projects. Experience with EC funded projects will be an advantage.
Extensive experience in an NGO environment is required with demonstrated skills in programme design and development, as well as programme review, learning and improvement. A minimum of a first degree in social sciences, development studies, public health or a related field is essential. A post graduate degree is desirable.
You will be a person of high integrity who possesses good interpersonal, planning and organisational, report writing and computer skills with an ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and travel within the programme countries.
Closing date: Friday, 19th October 2012
To apply, and for further details about the role, please download an application pack fromhttp://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies
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.
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