DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES wanted at Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD)

To report to the Director General of SAFOD.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Designing new and coordinating existing projects.
2. Developing and managing work plans, budgets and progress reports as required by SAFOD management/board, donors and other partners.
3. Providing technical support and guidance to other officers within the organisation in organizing trainings, networking events and other activities to achieve the goal of the SAFOD.
4. Ensuring monitoring and evaluation activities are completed on schedule.
5. Implementing any other activities as assigned by the Director General.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

1. At least ten (10) years of work experience in disability and development, or closely re­lated field both at national and regional/international levels.
2. Solid knowledge and experience in project management and coordination, including writing of project proposals, production of quality progress or activity reports, monitor­ing and evaluation.
3. Experience in working with Persons with Disabilities in developing countries.
4. Internationally recognized competency certification in project management, such as the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should have a background in project management, with a minimum of bachelor’s or associate degree in project management from a recognized institution of higher learning.

CONTRACT PERIOD:

Five (5) years fixed term contract (renewable).