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• Technically support the development of the
  Strategic Direction of the Country Programme, and the Operational Plan,
  and ensure consistency with SAC strategy
• Develop and implement jointly with the
  Country Director the Development Plan, to build the capacity, capability,
  and quality required to deliver the strategy and build the sustainability
  of the Country Programme
• Support the personal development of the
  Country Director. Develop with the Country Director their Annual Review
  and Personal Development Plan for the approval of the Director.

• Support the delivery of the Operational
  Plan, to ensure consistency and quality
• Work in liaison with the Country Director
  to ensure that all Plans and Reports meet required quality and deadlines
• Work with the Country Director and Group
  Finance team to ensure development of accurate and realistic budgets and adherence
  to financial reporting standards
• Encourage the sharing of good practice
  within and across Country Programmes, and encourage the use of specialist
  input as required
• Provide input as required into fundraising
  plans and delivery, alongside the Programme Funding team
• Ensure that programme quality is
  maintained, and work with the Research and Impact team to ensure that
  appropriate Programme Monitoring and Evaluation is taking place

• Act as a champion and advocate for the
  Country Programme
• Be the first point of contact on behalf of
  the Country Programme for communications from the UK, USA and elsewhere
  regarding requests for information, visits, etc., and assist in the
  planning as appropriate
• Support the Country Director is up to
  speed with SAC developments, news, changes to policies, etc.

• In addition to working with their
  designated Country Programmes, the Programme Coordinator may also be
  involved in other development projects for example, programmatic
  development, partnership development, or researching potential new areas
  of operation.
• As a senior member of the SAC Group team,
  you will support the strategy of SAC and undertake other tasks as
  required.

• The candidate should have five years’
  experience in a senior position in a significant sized local and/or
  international NGO
• The applicants should hold relevant
  Bachelor’s degrees. Possession of a Master’s degree is an advantage
• Significant first-hand experience of
  international development, and particularly the community development
  process
• Past experience of managing multiple
  stakeholders
• Significant experience of enabling
  positive change through influence rather than direct control
• Past fundraising experience is desired
• Experience of living and working in a
  developing country
• Past farming / agricultural experience is
  an added advantage
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Excellent communication skills both
  written and verbal
• Cross cultural skills, including working
  remotely with teams separated by distance and geography
• Strong interpersonal skills and the
  ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively
• Strong numeracy and understanding of
  developing and managing budgets.
• Networking and representing skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and
  complex situations
• Report writing skills
• Understanding of IT applications
• Other relevant language skills
• Be comfortable working for a Christian
  organisation and be in sympathy with Send a Cow’s Christian values and
  Cornerstones
• Proactive and forward looking leadership
  style
• Willingness and commitment to share
  information and promote transparency
• Results orientated
• Very organised, yet flexible
• Strong attention to detail and process
• Possess the ability and willingness to
  travel
• Commitment to and understanding of equal
  opportunities
• Self-confident and personable
• Sensitive, excellent listener

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