Farm Africa Tanzania Jobs

2. Farm Africa Director of programmes Jobs in Tanzania

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this is a permanent, full-time role with a flexible location with the possibility for the role to be based in one of the countries we operate in (Ethiopia, Kenya or Tanzania) or in our London headquarters. The role will require significant international travel.

Purpose of the Role

The Director of Programmes role has primary responsibility for the delivery of Farm Africa’s work.

You will:

Lead, inspire and manage Farm Africa’s country teams, ensuring there is a portfolio of high-quality programmes that deliver the maximum impact for the communities we work with

Drive technical expertise and excellence throughout the organisation, as part of a team of directors and by supporting a culture of learning and growth

Influence investment and funding in Farm Africa by being an envoy for our work and by promoting our position as a specialist organisation in a market of generalist NGOs

Person specification

Education

Masters degree or higher in relevant subject

Leading technical expertise in either social and/or economic development areas: agriculture or natural resource management

Technical expertise in gender-focused social and economic development is desirable

A profound understanding of the socio-political and economic climate of eastern Africa as well as key institutions

Experience

Experience of making a clear and compelling contribution to

the strategic direction of a complex
organisation

Experience of working for an international NGO, delivering large-scale programmes

Experience of living and working at a high performing level in a challenging African context

Experience of working in innovative programming with the private sector, for example: markets for the poor approach, SME development or access to finance

Skills and Abilities

Strong networks with peer technical organisations

Strong leadership and management skills, gained as a senior manager in a complex organisation

Compelling communicator in writing and in person

Strong conceptual and analytical skills

Ability to lead and manage across a range of nationalities and cultures

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure, strong personal resilience

A talent for getting the best out of people, helping them grow and challenging poor performance

Inspirational and inclusive leadership

Commitment to continued professional development and ongoing learning

Ability to directly or indirectly influence external stakeholders

Strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness

How to apply

Applicants should submit a full CV and a covering letter that describes how your career achievements and wider leadership or managerial responsibilities are relevant to the role.

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@farmafrica.org, no later than 9:00 am on Monday 27, March 2017.

The final appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references.

For more information and job application details, see; Farm Africa Jobs in Tanzania