Organizational Background
Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in remote rural areas of Ethiopia. Nuru is currently implementing Integrated Rural Community Development Programs in Gamo Gofa zone of SNNPRS. Areas of intervention include Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods, 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 Description:
The Program Director will be in charge of leading, planning, supervising and coordinating Nuru’s intervention thematic areas in Agriculture, rural livelihoods, cooperatives, healthcare, and education programs. The director provides leadership for about 40 program employees through 5 direct reports. The Director of Programs will build an effective program 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.
Responsibilities
Leadership, Personnel Management & Team Building
Strategy and Program management
Stakeholder Relationships:
Reports to: Country Director
Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for long-term fixed contract to be renewed bi-annually based on performance.
Qualifications:
Desired skills and attributes:
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