Closing date: 08 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Kalemie
DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a highly competent Programme Manager for our Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in DR Congo (Katanga). As a Programme Manager you will be heading our efforts to secure a safer environment for the local populations in one of the most deprived and war affected areas in the world. The posting is a non-family duty station.
We offer:
- A job that will make a difference and improve the lives of people living at risk from landmines and other explosive remnants of war
- Decision making competence within the set framework of the programme
- Challenging and varied tasks
- The opportunity to expand the existing programme
- Committed colleagues and support from HQ in all aspects of the programme
- Salary scale of DKK 39.600 – 46.200, comprehensive insurance, one free leave ticket yearly, free housing
- Rest and recuperation
- 6 weeks of annual leave
- A one year contract preferably starting in December 2009
We expect you to have:
- Proven experience in results based management and leadership
- The ability to cope in a challenging environment
- Accountability and integrity
- Proposal and report writing skills
- The ability to lead and motivate staff in a hardship environment
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build relations both within and outside DCA
- Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to getting the job done
- Previous Mine Action experience and experience from developing countries is an advantage
- Fluency in French – or capability and desire to learn - is a requirement
The Humanitarian Mine Action programme in DR Congo started in 2004 – for more info please see www.danchurchaid.org/hma . The office is located in Kalemie in Eastern DR Congo. The programme has almost 200 national staff and 8 international staff all working to remove landmines and unexploded ordnance and ensure that the local population is educated on the danger of mines.
For further information and a detailed job description, please contact Ms Signe Nørmose, sno@dca.dk
Closing date for applications is November 8, 2009. Interviews are expected to take place on 17 November.
Reference Code: RW_7WSJFS-53
