1. Regional Programme Manager - East and North Africa
We are now seeking to fill this exciting and challenging post.
We require a forward looking and highly motivated individual to take responsibility for the leadership of Leonard Cheshire Disability's Programme in East and North Africa Region.
Leonard Cheshire Disability (UK) works to enable disabled people to improve their quality of life and to campaign for the removal of the barriers which hinder them.
This is done in partnership with over 250 independently managed disability organisations in 54 countries in the Americas. Asia and Africa.
Our programmes support people with disabilities and push disability up political and development agendas. We provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.
In the East and North Africa Region (ENAR), there are Leonard Cheshire Services partners established in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Morocco, Rwanda and Uganda. Each operates as an autonomous organisation through a local management structure.
Leonard Cheshire Disability's programme provides support to the network of these services through the Regional Offices. Our programmes focus on; support for everyday living, inclusive education, livelihoods, and advocacy and campaigning.
The post of Regional Programme Manager is a senior position and we are looking for an individual with the following competencies:
We are now seeking to fill this exciting and challenging post.
We require a forward looking and highly motivated individual to take responsibility for the leadership of Leonard Cheshire Disability's Programme in East and North Africa Region.
Leonard Cheshire Disability (UK) works to enable disabled people to improve their quality of life and to campaign for the removal of the barriers which hinder them.
This is done in partnership with over 250 independently managed disability organisations in 54 countries in the Americas. Asia and Africa.
Our programmes support people with disabilities and push disability up political and development agendas. We provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.
In the East and North Africa Region (ENAR), there are Leonard Cheshire Services partners established in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Morocco, Rwanda and Uganda. Each operates as an autonomous organisation through a local management structure.
Leonard Cheshire Disability's programme provides support to the network of these services through the Regional Offices. Our programmes focus on; support for everyday living, inclusive education, livelihoods, and advocacy and campaigning.
The post of Regional Programme Manager is a senior position and we are looking for an individual with the following competencies:
- High level representational experience
- Strong experience in development work at a senior level
- Proven experience in management of programmes and staff
- Evidence of project design, implementation and management including fundraising
- Leadership in programme policy and strategic planning and design
- Strong budgetary and financial management experience
The post holder will report to the Senior Programme Manager (Africa) who is based in the UK. S/he will work closely with the regional Chairperson and with the management boards and committees of the Cheshire services in the region.
2. Advocacy and Campaigns Manager
We are also seeking a highly motivated individual for this post.
S/he will have the following skills and competencies;
2. Advocacy and Campaigns Manager
We are also seeking a highly motivated individual for this post.
S/he will have the following skills and competencies;
- Demonstrable experience in developing campaigns and advocacy strategy targeting policy makers.
- Experience in either advocacy/campaigns for the rights of disabled people is essential.
- Experience of initiating, coordinating and evaluating campaigns.
- Experience in public relations and policy development
- Understanding of the issues facing disabled people would be desirable.
- Excellent writing skills are essential.
The post holder will report to the Regional Programme Manager (ENAR). S/he will work closely with the local Cheshire Service partners in the countries in the region to campaign and advocate for the rights of disabled people.
The East and North African office is based in Nairobi, Kenya where both post holders will be based. It is essential that the successful applicants are able to travel extensively and to work frequently and for extended periods away from home base.
Applicants must be nationals of a country in Leonard Cheshire Disability's East and North Africa Region.
To apply:
The East and North African office is based in Nairobi, Kenya where both post holders will be based. It is essential that the successful applicants are able to travel extensively and to work frequently and for extended periods away from home base.
Applicants must be nationals of a country in Leonard Cheshire Disability's East and North Africa Region.
To apply:
- Please submit a completed application form which can be downloaded from our website www.lcdisability.org or send an e-mail to the contact below. Please no CVs.
- In addition, please submit a written statement of not more than 1000 words outlining your reasons for applying and explaining why you are suitable for the post.
- Copies of the job description, personal specification and conditions of service can also be downloaded from our website or requested via e-mail.
Rebecca Lee
Leonard Cheshire Disability
66 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL
Tel: +44 (0)20 3242 0288
Email: Rebecca.Lee @ lcdisability.org
Applications close on 20th November 2009
Interviews are scheduled to be held in Nairobi 2nd week of December 2009.
Final confirmation of dates will be sent to applicants who are shortlisted for interviews.
Applicants shortlisted and invited for interview will be contacted by 25th November, 2009.
Essential travel and accommodation costs will be covered for applicants invited for interview.
