Programme director vacancy

Programme director vacancy

Job Ref. MN.5904
Background Information
Our client GVEP (Global Village Energy Partnership) International works to increase the effectiveness of energy products /service providers by supporting micro, small and medium enterprises to strengthen, expand and diversify their businesses and improve their ability to raise capital. To do this, GVEP provides high-quality financial, technology, engineering and project management services. With over 4-million beneficiaries, GVEP operates in fast growing segment of the development industry i.e. clean energy, private sector-led initiatives, and rural economic development among others and has experienced high growth in the last two years. Another exciting change is also happening and the organization is now moving to a matrix structure. Two very rewarding and attractive opportunities have come up, that of Regional Director and Program Director, Africa. GVEP wishes to recruit these two highly qualified, motivated and experienced executives to help take it to the next stage of its development. Reporting to London and as potential successors to the CEO, they will join the rest of the senior management team.


Job Profile – Responsibilities
The programme Director, a high calibre position as well, will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on Project Management across Africa and lead implementation of best practice, ensuring progressive learning from all projects including M&E. He/she will Coordinate the development of an annual projects budget and manage costs to agreed budgets; effectively building, equipping and developing the project managers to meet future needs of the business. Overseeing all project activities and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved for clients and funders will be another core function of this role as well as ensuring effectiveness and timelines of internal and donor reporting.



Personal Profile – Qualifications
The right candidate for this position will have extensive experience in project management with a track record in delivery and introducing new project management disciplines and capabilities into organizations. Prior exposure to matrix management is desirable. This person should be a strategic problem solver, pragmatic and results oriented. He/she should also have experience managing multiple projects and using tools such as MS Project for planning. The person desiring to take up this post should be qualified in energy, business management, MBA or equivalent, ambitious and a go getter.


Extra Details
GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. The full description of the position can be accessed from the GVEP International website: http://www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs or the recruiter website: http://www.manpowerservicesgroup.com/Jobs.php


How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply via email with a detailed CV and two references to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com stating your current salary and benefits

Closing Date:12 noon 18th January, 2014