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. Our areas of intervention include Rural Livelihoods, Cooperatives, Health Care, and Education. Currently, Nuru Ethiopia employs approximately 100+staff at its headquarters in Arba Minch and project offices in Boreda, Kucha and Zala 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 Impact Program Director (IPD) will be in charge of leading, planning, supervising and coordinating Nuru’s rural livelihoods, cooperatives, healthcare, and education programs. The IPD provides leadership for more than 80 program employees through 4 direct reports. The IPD 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, IPD will act as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, 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
Leadership, Personnel Management & Team Building
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 and depending on performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
Desired skills and attributes: