Co-Area Director for Southern, Central Africa & Nigeria (SCAN)
Quick answer
Mennonite Central Committee is hiring a senior Co-Area Director for Southern, Central Africa & Nigeria (SCAN) based in Kigali, Rwanda, with a base salary of $40,000 - 50,000.
- Role
- Co-Area Director for Southern, Central Africa & Nigeria (SCAN)
- Organization
- Mennonite Central Committee
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $40,000 - 50,000
- Category
- Other
The role
This is a senior line management position responsible for program in the Southern, Central Africa & Nigeria (SCAN) region. The Area Director (AD) in International Program carries out a joint program on behalf of MCC Canada and MCC U.S. This position is supervised by the Senior Program Director for MCC Canada but also works closely with the MCC U.S Program Director. This position works closely with the other Area Directors in International Program, primarily with the other Co-Area Director for SCAN and with the Area Directors for EAS (East Africa and the Sahel), to develop coherent strategies, priorities and networks.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement strategic priorities and directions for the SCAN region
- Appoint and supervise MCC Representatives and staff within the SCAN region
- Provide oversight and evaluation for programs within the SCAN region
- Facilitate and provide leadership to collaborate, network and communicate within the region
- Serve as part of the international program department’s senior leadership team
- Collaborate with the other Area Directors for Africa to ensure effective programming and resource allocation
What it takes
- 5-7 years international development experience with MCC or a similar organization
- Undergraduate degree required, Graduate Degree in relevant field preferred
- Experience in the SCAN region preferred
- Fluency in any of the languages commonly spoken in the SCAN region is an asset
- Knowledge of current issues in the field of disaster relief, sustainable community development, justice and peacebuilding
- Management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead a team, build consensus within a team, empower staff and move agenda forward
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Kigali, Rwanda.
What is the compensation?
The base salary is $40,000 - 50,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5-7 years of international development experience, a bachelor's degree, and experience in the SCAN region.
How do I apply?
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Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
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