VSO Project Implementation Head Jobs in Ethiopia

VSO Project Implementation Head Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments.

Our program in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role Overview

To lead all aspects of project management, compliance, quality assurance and delivery of project results. To be done in line with the project implementation plans and budgets and VSO’s volunteering for development (V4D) approach. To represent VSO to the Ethiopian government and at national level forums in Ethiopia.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Competencies and Behavior
Knowledge/Qualifications:

Project management and/or international development qualifications or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and understanding of peacebuilding, social inclusion, social accountability, and resilience.

Knowledge and/or experience of effective development programming in a fragile

or conflict affected context.

Experience:

Substantial experience in managing large and complex grants and contracts within the international development sector including donor management

Substantial experience of creating and maintaining a high performing, diverse team working in different locations procedures

Experience of leading and managing change

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

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VSO Project Implementation Head Jobs in Ethiopia

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