Sightsavers Vacancies

Sightsavers an international development organization which focuses on building eye health systems and championing the rights of disabled people in developing countries by working with partner organisations in poor and least served communities. We support ongoing activities that prevent and cure blindness, restore sight and promote equal opportunities for visually impaired people and otherwise disabled people.


In recognition of the growth and importance of this work, we are now recruiting for the postion of:

Job Title: NTD Manager

Location: Kaduna, Kaduna State Nigeria.

Term: 2 years fixed contract

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of our important work on neglected tropical diseases.
• The Country NTD Manager will lead on programmatic management for the implementation of the trachoma and onchocerciasis FTIs and on integration of mass drug administration against NTDs
• Under the management of the relevant Country Director, responsibilities will also include delivery of NTD programme targets, provision of programme management guidance and direct technical support to build the development of integrated NTD programmes and advocacy for the elimination of NTDs on a national basis.
• For full details of this role and details background information, please refer to the link http://www.sightsavers.org/about_us/vacancies/default.html to download the job description application pack and other additional linked documents.

Experience:

• Significant experience of strategic programme development and management of projects gained from the development sector or through business programme development.
• Strong project management experience.
• A demonstrated record of managing projects covering multiple countries.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience in financial and resource management.
• Technical knowledge of one or more NTDs would be beneficial.

Remuneration:
Local terms and conditions will apply

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2012

How To Apply
Please download our Global Application Pack and return the completed Application Form to hr@sightsavers.org.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sectional of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Please note only short listed Candidates wIll be contacted.