Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 05 Oct 2016
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with local people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people: we believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict.
In Kyrgyzstan, through our programming, we are enabling communities and civil society to respond more effectively to conflict and security issues. Our approach ensures we can find solutions to address the drivers of insecurity and conflict before they become violent and destabilising. Our programme combines project implementation at the community level, dialogue, capacity building, policy research, networking and advocacy, and working with institutions and civil society in the region.
The Country Manager will be responsible for further developing Saferworld’s Kyrgyzstan country strategy and programme, overseeing the implementation of current and future activities and developing and managing relationships with local partners and with international and national actors in country.
The post-holder will also be responsible for overall team management and security, managing and monitoring programme delivery against objectives, managing and monitoring programme expenditure, fundraising and advocacy, as well as networking with and reporting to donors. Finally, the post holder will contribute to organisation-wide processes and discussions to advance Saferworld's thematic priorities, methodological approaches and organisational development.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level including in programme development, strategic planning and managing staff in a multi-functional team. S/he will have excellent analytical skills and proficiency in English and Russian as well as experience of developing collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. A good understanding of Central Asia and experience of working in part of the region would be a distinct advantage.
How to apply:
Please go to www.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs for a full job description and details of how to apply