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.
Closing date: 25 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya
Location: East and North African Region
The post of Regional Programme Manager is a senior position and we are looking for an individual with the following competencies:
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.
Closing date: 25 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya
Location: East and North African Region
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.
How to apply
How to apply
- 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.
- You can obtain the correct application pack for positions in this region by emailing infobelfast @ LCDisability.org
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