ActionAid is a Global Justice Federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication with thousands of communities and millions of people across the world. We strengthen capacity and active agency of people living in poverty and exclusion, especially women, their movements, groups and networks to assert their rights and overcome structural causes and consequences of poverty and injustice.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – ACTIONAID RWANDA
Contract terms –
Five-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on the performance for another term and tenable at its Head Office in Rwanda
The role is on Grade D of the ActionAid Rwanda salary scale.
ActionAid Rwanda (AAR) is a National Non-Governmental Organization registered with Rwanda Governance Board and an Affiliate Member of ActionAid Federation, an Anti-Poverty Agency working with the poor, women and marginalzied.
AAR works with communities, with people’s organisations, women’s groups, movements and networks, and other allies to overcome the structural causes and consequences of poverty and injustice.
All our work is underpinned by a set of feminist leadership principles; ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who promote ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values.
AAR’s vision is a Country without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to a life of dignity and mission is to work with people living in poverty with focus on women and girls to eradicate poverty, gender inequality and injustice.
The Role:
The Executive Director (ED) provides vision, strategic leadership, motivation, and drive in management and effective high-level national representation for ActionAid Rwanda in line with established policies, principles and operating practices of ActionAid International, good management practice and the political, social, cultural and economic environment of the country, the region and worldwide. ED plays a significant role in building and sustain partnerships, generate income locally and internationally and strengthen the Actionaid brand and reputation.
The ED role requires broad organizational experience, thus enabling the post-holder to manage medium to large teams, as well as deep knowledge across a professional discipline in development that enables the post-holder to make significant contribution to processes that lead to the long-term success of ActionAid Rwanda.
Who we’re looking for: Qualification & Experience
- Post Graduate Degree (minimum level is Masters degree) either in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Human resources, International Development Studies or any other related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership in the development sector, 5 of which must have been in a top leadership position in development work, Women’s Rights, Economic, Climate and Social Justice programs with proven experience in Policy & Campaign works, managing programme in a changing environment.
- Proven track record in income generation, fundraising from diversified resources and contracts management from bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Proven track records in building partnerships.
- A futuristic and successful change leader, able to steer the country through complex change processes while tactfully managing and carrying staff along.
- Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and/or donors at all levels.
- Proven experience in managing complex financial control and management systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long-term planning and implementation with the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives.
- Sound awareness of the Political, Social, Economic and historic environment in which ActionAid’s Human Rights Based Approach and program interventions are operating at both national and community levels.
- Should further have strong analytical /problem solving, and crisis, conflict plusrisk management expertise, with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Should be proficient in English and Kinyarwanda, and familiar with the country context.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should apply HERE . Submission should be made by 5th April 2024 at 23h59 (Rwandan Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and strives to promote diversity. All applications will be considered on their individual merit.
An attractive compensation packagewill be offered to the successful candidate, in line with ActionAid Rwanda Pay and Benefits Policy. Suitably qualified Rwandese nationals, especially women leaders are encouraged to apply. ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding and commits to a workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we will only correspond with short-listed applicants. Please find detailed job Description on this LINK
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