This is a senior position in the organization. The Programmes Director should have an African Feminist Orientation and will report to the Executive Director. The Programmes Director will take charge of all the organization’s programming and advocacy work and will coordinate the programme departments and ensure delivery of outputs as laid out in the Strategic Plan and Annual work plans. We are looking for women whose competencies will include:
1. Identifying opportunities for influencing policy in the sub region 2. Ability to be timely and proactive 3. Ability to mobilize coalitions and alliances to react to and participate in development debates in the region. 4. Ability to galvanize collective action at national and regional levels 5. Ability to enhance the image and profile of EASSI Duties and Responsibilities: Deputise the Executive Director Provide intellectual support to programme officers and other staff members Promote the Organization regionally Programme development, implementation and monitoring Building effective networks with all EASSI stakeholders at national, regional and international levels Resource mobilization for all programmes Ensure production and delivery of high quality programmatic outputs Job Requirement/Person Specification Demonstrate an understanding of African Feminism and commitment to promotion of women High level of competence Ability to orally communicate ideas and opinions to others in a comprehensible manner Ability to put ideas and opinions clearly and comprehensively in writing; High degree of maturity and integrity Good interpersonal skills; team building and management skills Result & Team Oriented. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Gender analysis skills Ability to perform duties without supervision Effective use of time and other resources to achieve results Proficiency in the use of computers Ability to work in a multi cultural environment Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage Person Specifications: Qualifications: A Masters Degree in a relevant field such as gender and development, social sciences, development studies. Experience in national, regional or international networking and advocacy work. Proficiency in the use of ICTs and Microsoft Office packages. Professional Experience Minimum 5 years of professional working experience in a similar organization at senior level Working experience in other reputable organizations (regional organizations, consultancies, bilateral agencies etc.) active in her/his field Strong record of professional expertise in regional initiatives and resource mobilization Applications (application letter, and detailed CV, current salary and expectation, names and contacts of 3 references) must be addressed to The Executive Director, EASSI, email:
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no later than 12th July 2011 at 4 pm local time. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Type of Appointment: Three years renewable Contract Location: Kampala, Uganda. By Sylvia Namale |