The purpose of the role of Country Director is to develop and lead the Vision Aid Overseas’ Sierra Leone country programme and support our mission of enabling people living in poverty to access affordable glasses and eye care. The Country Director for Sierra Leone will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the Vision Aid Overseas’ programme in Sierra Leone to meet the objectives of accessible, comprehensive, quality eye care for all. The Country Director will lead on developing a strategic plan for Vision Aid Overseas’ programmes in Sierra Leone, providing the leadership and management of the country programme. Reporting to the Director of Programmes based in the UK, they will be responsible for supporting and delivering on the strategic objectives of the organisation in Sierra Leone.
Key areas:
Strategic leadership and Development
Programme Planning and Management
Administration, HR management and Finance
Coordination and Communication
Advocacy
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Competencies
1. Drive for Results
2. Effective Communication
3. Problem Solving and Analysis of Information
4. Leadership & project management
5. Time & workload management
6. Working with others
7. Risk management
To apply, please send a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4), and an up to date CV (no more than 6 pages) and details of your current salary and salary expectations to Anne Buglass, Director of Programmes at Recruitment@visionaidoverseas.org. Your cover letter should explain your motivation for applying for the job and how you meet the requirements specified in the Job Description. Please note, only applicants who have the legal right to live and work in Sierra Leone will be considered.
Closing date: 17:00 BST Tuesday 9th August 2022.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage women, and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Tagged as: Sierra Leone, Vision Aid Overseas
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