Deputy Director for Programs

Deputy Director for Programs International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 16 Feb 2010
Location: Burundi - Bujumbura

IRC Burundi seeks an experienced professional for the position of Deputy Director for Programs for the combined Burundi/Rwanda country program. S/he will be a member of the senior management team and will work alongside colleagues to ensure program quality, growth and strong representation. S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively manage programs, partnerships and budgets. The Deputy Director for Programs will travel at least 25% of the time to field sites in Bujumbura Rural, Makamba and Muyinga provinces, and will dedicate up to 20% of his/her time to developing and supporting new initiatives in Rwanda, including traveling to Rwanda at least every other month. S/he will provide support, guidance and oversight to programs in governance, gender based violence, child protection/youth livelihoods, primary health care and environmental health. S/he will directly supervise the sector coordinators/managers, the grants coordinator and two volunteers.

Responsibilities

- Lead program strategic planning efforts and ensure the application of IRC’s program framework to program development and implementation.

- Work with Grants Coordinator and sector coordinators/managers to develop new projects and funding proposals and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

- Support technical interventions and research initiatives, ensuring integration of findings into existing and future programs.

- Serve as an active member of the country program’s Senior Management Team and deputize for the Country Director when s/he is out of the country or on leave.

Requirements

- Degree / Master’s in international public policy discipline or related subject

- At least five years’ experience in managing relief and development programs

- At least three years’ experience in program and staff management

- Previous successful experience developing projects and writing proposals for public donors

- Excellent English written and verbal communications skills and proficient French language skills

- Technical skills in governance or GBV would be an advantage

Work Environment

- The position is based in the modern capital city of Bujumbura, which has good infrastructure, social opportunities and private schools. It is a long term, accompanied position.
How to apply
Please apply through: www.ircjobs.org