Head of Programmes - East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre

£35,560 per annum

2 years contract

Accompanied post

Based in Nairobi, Kenya with extensive regional travel

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

This is an exciting opportunity contribute to the growth and development of the East, West and Central Africa region by identifying strategic partnerships, defining and implementing relevant programme areas that advance HelpAge International’s Africa regional strategy. The Head of Programmes will be responsible for the identification, development and monitoring of HelpAge International’s programmes in the sub-region working with strategic partners including affiliates and partners. The Head of Programmes will also be a member of the management team and will contribute to management decisions within the sub-regional development centre and oversee the fundraising activities by ensuring the design and implementation of quality programmes that attract donor funding and strictly adhere to standard requirements and specific donor terms and conditions.

As the ideal candidate you will significant experience of programme development and implementation at national and regional level. You will have experience of managing a diverse team of staff and be numerate with a good understanding of budget development and monitoring. To succeed in this role you will also have experience of organisational development and fundraising work with NGOs and Community Based Organisations. Understanding and experience of development issues in the Africa region is essential for this role. French Language skills are highly desirable.

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants for this position need not re-apply.

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link:www.helpage.org/HoPJuly14