VSO International is a leading international development organisation that fight poverty through people.
VSO’s vision is for a world without poverty and we currently have exciting and challenging opportunities for Country Directors within Africa, specifically Tanzania. Uganda, Malawi and Nigeria.
Position: Country Director
Requirements:. Experience of managing development or humanitarian programmes at a senior management level successfully
. Ability to use your excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship building skills to implement
VSO strategy and development initiatives.
. Knowledge of project management
. Experience in finance and experience of securing external funding and grants
. Excellent communication and relationship building skills
ApplicationPlease send your application – composed of a statement ( not more than 2 pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job; and a CV (of not more than two pages)
Applications should be sent to
recruiment.africa@vsoint.org with the following job reference numbers:
VSO/
CDTZ for Tanzania
VSO/
CDUG for Uganda
VSO/
CDMl for Malawi
VSO/
CDNG for Nigeria
Please include telephone and email, contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer). Also include details of your current total remuneration package.
VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to
have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Application Deadline:
5th November 2010Interviews :
3rd Week of November 2010Expected Start Date :
1st January 2011