Head of Programmes – Chad

Contract: Permanent Ref: HoP-C/IPD-AF/0711 Location: N’djamena, Chad Salary : £20,024 per annum Unaccompanied post

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Programmes with frequent travel to field offices across the country. The candidate will report to the Country Director, and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise to the Programme. The post holder will provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors, as well as to ensure the development and utilisation of best practice. The Head of Programmes will also build relationships with donors, other INGOs, government authorities and local NGOs. He(she) will manage a team of senior Managers and Technical staff.

The successful candidate must have substantial experience of working with INGOs in developing countries, with a background of successful fundraising and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN SIDA and DFID, plus in-depth understanding of community development. A Degree qualification in Management/Social Science/International Development/Public Administration or proven experience is essential. Also, familiarity of the Millennium Development Goals, Sphere Standards and Codes of Conduct, and written and spoken English and French is obligatory.