Uganda & Rwanda: Great Lakes Regional Manager

Nov 3, 2015 | International Alert
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International Alert is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Africa programme. You will be responsible for leading the consolidation and growth of Alert’s presence in the Great Lakes region of Africa, and providing day-to-day management support to Great Lakes country programmes within the Africa programme. To be great in this job you are likely, first and foremost, to have a talent for designing and delivering innovative peacebuilding programmes and initiatives, at the same time being a problem-solver who thrives on resolving challenges.

Educated to degree level (in a relevant subject), you will have significant experience of managing field-based peacebuilding or development projects or programmes. This must include experience in Africa. You will have at least three years’ experience of responsibility for financial management of projects, including designing and managing budgets and financial reporting, along with human resources management, including recruitment, performance review and mentoring/support.

Salary: £41,500 per annum, (more for an exceptional candidate), with benefits including accommodation, relocation package, annual flight back home and medical insurance cover.
Based: Kampala (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda)

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form tojobs@international-alert.org. Both of these can be found under 'Downloads'. Please note we do not accept CVs.