Job
Title: Director of Programs and Administration
Title: Director of Programs and Administration
Organisation:
East and Horn of Africa
Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
East and Horn of Africa
Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About
EHAHRDP:
EHAHRDP:
The East and Horn of Africa
Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) seeks to strengthen the work of human
rights defenders (HRDs) throughout the sub-region by reducing their
vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to
effectively defend human rights. EHAHRDP focuses its work on Burundi, Djibouti,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia (together with Somaliland), South
Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. EHAHRDP serves as the Secretariat of The
East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (EHAHRD-Net)
representing more than 70 members, i.e. Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and their
organizations, and does its work through three core programs: advocacy,
capacity building and protection.. EHAHRDP serves also as a host to the
Secretariat of the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network. For more information
about the activities of East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project
can be obtained from the website: www.defenddefenders.org.
Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) seeks to strengthen the work of human
rights defenders (HRDs) throughout the sub-region by reducing their
vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to
effectively defend human rights. EHAHRDP focuses its work on Burundi, Djibouti,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia (together with Somaliland), South
Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. EHAHRDP serves as the Secretariat of The
East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (EHAHRD-Net)
representing more than 70 members, i.e. Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and their
organizations, and does its work through three core programs: advocacy,
capacity building and protection.. EHAHRDP serves also as a host to the
Secretariat of the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network. For more information
about the activities of East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project
can be obtained from the website: www.defenddefenders.org.
Job
Summary: The Director of
Programs And Administration will be in charge of program work and
administrative functions of the organisation, reporting to the Executive
Director. EHAHRDP is looking for an experienced person to serve as part of the
management of the organisation, with strong program management and
administration skills. The successful candidate must be able to work well under
pressure, possess excellent people skills and be willing to travel frequently,
as required.
Summary: The Director of
Programs And Administration will be in charge of program work and
administrative functions of the organisation, reporting to the Executive
Director. EHAHRDP is looking for an experienced person to serve as part of the
management of the organisation, with strong program management and
administration skills. The successful candidate must be able to work well under
pressure, possess excellent people skills and be willing to travel frequently,
as required.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervising
overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programs
undertaken by EHAHRDP; - Developing
program management schedules, activity plans and monitoring and evaluation
criteria against program goals, as well as recommending reviews and
proposals to ensure that program activities address actual needs; - Preparing
funding proposals, program narrative and financial reports, and briefing
and position papers for management, counterparts, partners and donors; - Developing
and maintaining productive working relationships with management, donors,
partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders; - Ensuring
all agreements with partners and service providers are prepared,
negotiated and agreed upon; - Supervising
and implementing general administration following organizational policies; - Implementing
human resources management duties, including recruitment, inductions,
appraisals, salary planning, staff benefits, staff development and
training; - Supervising
the financial management of the organisation, including financial
planning, budget monitoring, procurement and financial reporting; - Support
the strategic development of the organisation through identification of
opportunities and risks, and contribute to the refinement and
reformulation of planned project outputs and activities, where necessary,
as well as insure proper implementation of the strategies and policies of
the organisation; - Support
the organizational development through improvement of internal management
systems and procedures.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- The
candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Human Rights, Social Sciences,
Law, International Relations, Administration, Project Management,
Development Studies, or a related field. - At
least five years experience in project management and administration; - Experience
in human resources management and supervision of staff; - Experience
in fundraising, budget planning and financial reporting; - Proven
commitment to universal human rights; - Excellent
written and oral communication skills; - Advanced
information technology skills; - Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Fluency
in English. Knowledge of any other regional language is positively valued.
How
to apply:
to apply:
All interested candidates should
send their applications with a cover letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and
three references to [email protected]
send their applications with a cover letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and
three references to [email protected]
NB:
Do not send transcripts of copies of certificates at this point. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
Do not send transcripts of copies of certificates at this point. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
Equal employment
opportunities and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at EHAHRDP
where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual
capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship,
disability, or any other protected characteristic as established under
international human rights principles.
opportunities and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at EHAHRDP
where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual
capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship,
disability, or any other protected characteristic as established under
international human rights principles.
Deadline: 1st July 2013
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