Closing: Apr 2, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 18, 2024 (2 months ago)
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Requirements
• Minimum – BA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or any other related area.
• MA is an added advantage.
• Over 11 years’ experience working with an NGO and substantive experience in VAW Prevention; at least 6 of which should be in program leadership.
• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
• In depth Knowledge on women’s rights issues and feminist analysis of VAW.
• Understanding of effective VAW Prevention approaches and the current state of the field.
• Familiarity with coalition and movement building strategies.
• Knowledge of various learning methods and ways of knowledge generation.
• Good understanding of program coordination and financial management including oversight of large budgets.
• Strategic thinking and planning to grow programs while ensuring relevance and impact.
• Commitment to, and experience in leading with feminist values to shape and sustain a diverse, inclusive programing and organizational culture.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, coaching and mentoring, adapting to needs and levels.
• Ability to develop dynamic and influential relationships with teams and levels.
• Capacity in production and dissemination of publications and communication
• Exhibits high levels of professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to make timely decisions.
• Keen appreciation of quality and standards with ability to take responsibility for delivering results.
• Proficiency in French language is an added advantage.
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Requirements
• Minimum – BA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or any other related area.
• MA is an added advantage.
• Over 11 years’ experience working with an NGO and substantive experience in VAW Prevention; at least 6 of which should be in program leadership.
• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
• In depth Knowledge on women’s rights issues and feminist analysis of VAW.
• Understanding of effective VAW Prevention approaches and the current state of the field.
• Familiarity with coalition and movement building strategies.
• Knowledge of various learning methods and ways of knowledge generation.
• Good understanding of program coordination and financial management including oversight of large budgets.
• Strategic thinking and planning to grow programs while ensuring relevance and impact.
• Commitment to, and experience in leading with feminist values to shape and sustain a diverse, inclusive programing and organizational culture.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, coaching and mentoring, adapting to needs and levels.
• Ability to develop dynamic and influential relationships with teams and levels.
• Capacity in production and dissemination of publications and communication
• Exhibits high levels of professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to make timely decisions.
• Keen appreciation of quality and standards with ability to take responsibility for delivering results.
• Proficiency in French language is an added advantage.
Strategic Leadership :
• In collaboration with the Co-Director, determine and maintain strategic focus for the VAW Prevention in line with the Raising Voices organizational strategy.
• Lead periodic strategic reviews and reflections of the VAW Prevention; to further strengthen the strategy.
• Keep up to date with emerging developments, evidence, and discourse within the VAW Prevention field.
• Identify new strategic directions, initiatives, and collaborations for impactful VAW Prevention work.
• Enhance synergy across the VAW Practice, GBV Prevention Network and Influencing areas of VAW Prevention and other Raising Voices programs.
• Embody Raising Voices values and be custodian of the organizational culture.
Technical Expertise :
• Oversee and provide technical guidance and implementation of the VAW Prevention program and activities that promote quality and innovation in VAW Practice, the Network and Influencing areas.
• Lead/ support the development of program initiatives and tools that are informed by clear theory, evidence, and feminist principles.
• Conduct regular program reviews, processes at organizational, departmental and team levels including the VAW Prevention learning frameworks and ensure application of the learnings.
• Amplify practice-based learning by leading or and providing support on the development and dissemination of VAW Prevention publications.
• Participate in proposal writing and development of VAW Prevention programming.
• Apply effective risk management measures across the VAW Prevention department, where risks are clearly identified and managed using appropriate risk management system and tools.
• Take overall responsibility for the compilation and preparation of activity, annual, donor reports.
• Oversee the engagement of resource persons and consultants by developing, reviewing, and approving the scope of work and deliverables.
Finance and, Operational Management :
• Lead the preparation of the budget for the VAW Prevention department and participate in the organizational budget making processes.
• Guided by the authorization matrix, review and approve concepts and payments, confirming alignment to work plan, approved budgets, and overall Raising Voices strategy.
• Review the budget vs actual (BVA) analysis reports for the department, consulting technical advisors as needed, and engage with the finance team during monthly budget review meetings.
• Budget management – monitor donor spendings and allocations to the department taking into consideration the reporting dates and the end
• Ensure financial and other resources are utilized efficiently and ensure value for money in all expenditures.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, systems, and procedures.
• Participate or co-create staff meetings, staff development sessions, staff retreats, reviews, strategies, and processes.
• Review and/or submit accountability reports on a timely manner.
Internal and External Relations :
• Build and maintain mutually productive relationships with partners and other likeminded organizations.
• In collaboration with the Co- Director, deepen and diversify partnerships with activist/women rights organizations, academic / research institutes, thought leaders, and others.
• In collaboration with the Co-Director, cultivates effective donor relations.
• Represent Raising Voices in national, regional, and global forums and events and, delegate team members where appropriate, with appropriate guidance and mentorship.
• Hold regular reflections with partners to enable strategic evolvement of partnership.
• Work in a feminist, collaborative and accountable way with all members of Raising Voices.
Personal Growth, Team Supervision and Mentorship :
• Set annual performance goals with the supervisor with intentional growth in your area of work.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and learning in agreed areas.
• Provide support and supervision of VAW Prevention team, ensuring capacity is strengthened through mentorship.
• Take lead on the performance management of the VAW Prevention team including support in goals setting and conducting appraisals and review.
• Cultivate a learning culture within Raising Voices and identify new areas of learning from the implementation of activities.
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