Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Starting Salary: £39,606 – £41,337 per annum
Other Benefits include: 10% Mobility Allowance +10% Pension
Contract: 1 year renewable
(Previous applicants need not apply)
Location: Sierra Leone, Freetown
Job Profile
The purpose of this role is to lead CAFOD’s work and involvement in Sierra Leone and Liberia, in line with CAFOD’s organisational strategy, Our Common Home. CAFOD’s programme work is underpinned by an Integral Ecology Programme Model, where Programme Strategies are developed with partners to focus on addressing the causes and symptoms of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation.
The scope of this post falls into the following broad functions:
- Ownership and responsibility for the development and delivery of the Sierra Leone and Liberia strategy, including having oversight of the programme portfolio and ensuring CAFOD’s quality standards;
- Internal and external representation
- Accountability for resourcing, and financial and funding management
- Risk & security management
- Team management
- Country Office management
The post-holder is a member of the International Programme Group. They lead CAFOD’s work in Sierra Leone and Liberia. This role will work closely with other teams across CAFOD including; Programme Quality & Capacity Strengthening Team, Emergency Response and Support Team, Advocacy, Communications & Education Group, and Finance teams.
The post holder will be expected to undertake frequent travel (up to 12 weeks per year) connected with management of the country/sub-regional programme and the achievement of strategic objectives.
How to apply
To read more and apply, please visit the CAFOD Website by the closing date.