Organization Background
Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in remote rural communities in Ethiopia. Nuru is currently implementing integrated development project in Gamo Gofa Zone, SNNPR. Areas of intervention include Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods Diversification, Healthcare and Education. All four thematic areas work through local Grain Marketing Cooperatives. Currently, Nuru Ethiopia employs approximately 80+ staff at its headquarters in Arba Minch, and project offices in Boreda and Kucha Woredas
For more information on our intervention programs and impact you can check our website on: http://www.nuruinternational.org/what-we-do/ethiopia.
Position Overview:
The Program Director will be in charge of leading, planning, supervising and coordinating Nuru’s Agriculture, rural livelihoods, cooperatives, healthcare, and education programs. The director provides leadership for more than 40 program employees through 4 direct reports. The Director of Programs will provide leadership, build an effective team, provide technical advice to her/his team, and advise the Country Director. The position will also participate in developing strategy, creating systems, and improving program management standards with the ultimate aim of increasing efficiency and achieving Nuru’s mission.
Furthermore, as a director in the organization you will foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage team creativity and innovation. Ultimately, you will ensure all impact programs are helping the rural community realize meaningful choices in order to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable manner.
Detailed Responsibilities
Strategy and Program management
Stakeholder Relationships
A member of Nuru Ethiopia’s Strategic Leadership Team (SLT)
Report to: Country Director
Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for long-term fixed employment based on annual contract extensions depending on performance.
Qualifications:
Desired skills and attributes: