• 15 years of proven senior management and development experience. • Familiarity with various donor procedures and policies; • Experience in relationship management
particularly with donors
other NGOs and development organizations/institutions
and public and private sector actors; • Demonstrable high-level performance management and leadership skills
with substantial experience managing and building the capacity of other managers and leaders; and • Good knowledge in strategic planning
budgeting and financial management
and reporting • Self-motivated
energetic and team player; • Strong team-building
representational and diplomatic skills; • Demonstrated strong management skills and experience in supervising multi-disciplinary teams; • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; • Proven interpersonal and intercultural skill
including flexibility and sensitivity; • Exceptional transformative leadership skills
building the leadership of others; and
• Sound knowledge of local government
good governance
human rights
and women’s empowerment.