Country Programme Manager

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As the world’s largest overseas aid charity, World Vision deliver real change for millions of children in almost 100 countries around the world. Our mission is to tackle the causes of injustice and poverty, working alongside governments, local authorities, community groups, businesses and individuals to bring about real and lasting change. When you join us in our mission, your work will be felt where it matters.

Forging effective working relationships between World Vision UK and partner National Offices, you will help ensure that we deliver effective community based programmes that result in long-term change for children. At the same time, you will help inspire the general public and UK Government to support our vital work, and nurture productive relationships with donors and other agencies –your interpersonal and negotiating skills will have to be deployed to the utmost. Above all, you will be capable of setting the highest standards in project delivery as you build local capacity, champion cross-organisational initiatives and seek to influence strategy at the highest level.

Very experienced in operating within cross-cultural development settings, you will combine a degree level education with a keen interest in the developing world. You will be fully versed in programme management, capacity building, facilitation, the drafting of project proposals for influential donors, and ideally also possess some command of French, Spanish or Portuguese. Finally, you will be ready to bring our Christian ethos to life in everything you do and be happy to spend up to a quarter of your time travelling to the designated countries.

To download the job description and to apply online, please visit www.worldvision.org.uk/jobs