Development Work Database : Human Rights : Country Representative, Somaliland
Country Representative, Somaliland
- Type: Contract
- Location: Hargeisa, Africa - Sub-Saharan
- Organisation: ActionAid International
- Closing Date: 09-May-2008
- Description:
ActionAid International is looking for a committed and inspirational leader to strengthen our work with poor and excluded people and communities so as to advance their rights, entitlements, and social justice to eradicate poverty. ActionAid International works in partnership with governments, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs), across the world and in over 45 Country Programmes aimed at fighting poverty, injustice and exclusion as well as supporting poor and excluded people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights. ActionAid's work is focused around six core thematic areas: 1) Women's Rights, 2) The Rights to Education' 3) The Right to Food' 4) The Right to Just and Democratic Governance, 5) The Right to Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies 6) The Right to Life and Dignity in the face of HIV and AIDS. - Applicant Requirements:
The candidate must have a proven track record in leading and managing institutions and development programs and have experience of either being part of social movements or being an active member of the civil society. S/He will adopt empowering management practices to expand and deepen our partnerships, programmes and accountability in Somaliland. Actively committed to gender equity, our Country Director will be value driven and a team player possessing high level people management skills as well as strong financial management and internal control skills. S/He will have the perspectives and competencies for rights-based programming and policy advocacy and campaigning work; fundraising and donor relations; strong regional and international linkages and a sound knowledge of organizational development. Courage of conviction in taking public stands against issues of injustice and an experience of dealing with governance issues would be an asset. This is a senior position based in Hargesia with frequent travel to the field and internationally. The candidate must have excellent communication skills in English language. - Application instructions:
To apply submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter to Vacancies.Africa@actionaid.org - Contact Person: Diana Arodi diana.arodi@actionaid.org
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