Rwanda Country Manager (maternity cover),
Kigali- Rwanda
Practical Action seeks to recruit a Country Manager for 6 months (maternity cover) to be based in its Rwanda office in Kigali.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Manager has overall leadership of the field office and provides effective steer to the delivery and development of programs in his/her area of operations.
He/She is responsible for the efficient management of the field office resources (grants, awards, staff, and assets) and leads the representation of Practical Action with Country level authorities, INGOs and NGOS, and visitors.
An experienced professional, you will have extensive experience in operational management, leadership, and working knowledge in one of Practical Action’s thematic area (climate resilience, agriculture, renewable energy, WASH & waste management). You must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in development or other social sciences and experience working in the development and/or humanitarian space in management or leadership positions.
Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage. With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet.
HOW TO APPLY
A detailed Job Profile can be accessed from the download section.
If you possess the required experience, skills, and knowledge we are looking for, please forward an application letter and updated CV by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with the title ‘Rwanda Country Manager – Maternity Cover’ not later than 23rd April 2021.
Internal candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
At Practical Action, we treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation.
Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Rwanda.
Attachment: Rwanda Country Manager profile
