VSO Ghana Recruitment : Country Director

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. JOB SUMMARY Company     VSO International ... Industry     IGO Category     Management Location     Accra Job Status     Full-time Salary     £30, 493 per annum Education     -:- Experience     N/A Job Expires     18 Apr, 2011 Contact     ... Company Profile VSO is a leading international development organisation that fights poverty through people. We deliver relevant and cost effective work that promotes volunteering to fight global poverty in over 20 countries around the world. Job Description A competitive remuneration package - Starting from £30, 493 per annum Work locally, connect globally to have a real impact on poverty ...... In this role, you will play a key role in leading and delivering VSOs new strategy, "People First". At VSO, we believe that people are the best agents of change and in this role we'll look to you to lead the Programme Officer and maximise the impact of VSOs contribution to combating poverty and disadvantage in the region through a period of change and growth This will involve not only working with strategic partners to shape VSOs goals in country, but also supporting our volunteers and managing our people, as well as taking responsibility for the financial and resource management and legal compliance. In addition to your strategic impact you will work to raise the profile of VSO, networking with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, championing our values and visions at all times A competitive remuneration package which takes into account the relevant labour market in the development sector will be offered to the most suitable candidate Required Skills or Experience An experienced Country Director, you'll almost certainly have experience of managing development or humanitarian programmes at a senior management level successfully, be able to use your excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship building skills to implement VSOs strategy and development initiatives Your project management ability will mean that all programmes will be planned, resourced and implemented and your financial strengths and experience of securing external funding and grants will be key to your success Your excellent communication and relationship building skills will be complemented by your former experience How To Apply To apply please complete an application form: (http://www.vso.org.uk/job/29105/countrydirector-ghana) or submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and clearly outline your current salary and benefits package and your salary expectations for this role. Applications should be sent: recruitment@vso.org.uk