- Utilise your substantial international development and management expertise to support greater economic opportunities for communities in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Malawi
- Be part of a dynamic global team
- 2-year contract
Applications Close: Close of business Thursday 12th June 2014
Contact Person: Elissa O'Malley
Contact Email: hr@australianvolunteers.com
An opportunity exists to join Australia's leading international volunteer sending agency – a valuable contributor to the sustainable development of a wide range of communities.
Reporting to the Manager Regional Operations (based in Melbourne), the Country Manager role manages a small office with responsibility for ensuring the coordinated delivery of a high quality Volunteer Program in the region - AVI's Eastern Africa region comprises: Tanzania (Arusha office), Ethiopia and Malawi.
The successful applicant will have;
· Demonstrated program management experience – with a focus on project/program development and implementation and monitoring as well as security, risk and critical incident management
· Previous volunteer/deployee management experience – especially experience dealing with wellbeing support, conflict and sensitive issues
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
· Working knowledge of development issues in the region and well-developed cross cultural awareness
· Strong administrative, financial and problem solving skills – experience managing a small office will be well-regarded
For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the applicable role profile on the AVI website:http://www.australianvolunteers.com/ and below.
How to apply:
Please submit a completed application form and a current resume to Elissa O'Malley C/-hr@australianvolunteers.com. Applications must be received byclose of business Thursday 12th June 2014.The successful applicant will be required to attend training in Melbourne in early August 2014, followed by commencement in Arusha by August/September 2014.
Please note: Candidates with Tanzanian nationality will be considered for the Country Manager – Eastern Africa in the first instance.
AVI has a strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and youth. We therefore have robust screening procedures for personnel who are expected to have contact with children in their roles. This will include criminal record check and referee checks.
