Program Manager

Raising Voices is an international organization based in Kampala Uganda working to prevent violence against women and children. The VAW prevention department creates, fosters and supports quality community-based VAW prevention methodologies and advocates for increased interest and investment in primary prevention.

Raising Voices is seeking a dynamic, experienced individual to manage the VAW Prevention Department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to VAW prevention staff.
• Oversee all programs and activities of the VAW prevention department.
• Contribute to the development of strategic directions for the VAW prevention department.
• Facilitate trainings and mentor staff to produce quality work.
• Represent Raising Voices at national, regional and international events.
• Provide onsite technical support to regional and global partners.
• Support documentation, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial reporting for the VAW prevention department.
• Maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
• Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years relevant work experience with at least 5 years in management.
• Excellent writing skills.
• MA degree or relevant experience.
• Experience working in the Global South (Africa preferred).
• Proven commitment to VAW prevention and community mobilization.
• Experience in/familiarity with Raising Voices methodologies a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% of time.
• Excellent computer skills.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Submit thoughtful cover letter, CV, salary history/expectations, 3 references (with telephone contact and email) and a one page writing sample that describes how you would foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment to info [at] raisingvoices [dot] org.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted by December 18th 2009.

Note: No phone calls please. Do not send copies of transcripts/certificates.

Website: http://raisingvoices.org