Business manager / management advisers

We're currently looking for experienced management professionals to work with organisations in poor communities.

Roles are generally longer term, ranging from one to two years.

What does the role involve 

Placements vary according to our partners’ requirements. You could be helping community organisations become stronger and more effective. You might work with local governments, helping them set up systems to serve their populations better. Or you could be advising small businesses to become more productive and sustainable.

You could be working in countries such as Uganda, Cambodia and Malawi.

An example of a role might include:
•    Providing general management support and mentoring to the organisation’s senior management team
•    Providing training in leadership skills and other management techniques
•    Advising on staff appraisals and other appropriate HR development systems as needed
•    Providing advice on the preparation of management accounts and budget reviews
•    Supporting the senior management team in developing a long-term strategic plan

Skills, qualifications and experience required

For most roles, you’ll need at least four years' senior management experience, as well as a relevant degree. Our partners are looking for people with skills and experience in areas like partnership development and networking, change management, people management, strategic planning, organisational development, financial management and stakeholder engagement.

Additional experience in areas like fundraising, advocacy, governance, monitoring and evaluation, or coaching and training others is highly desirable, as is the ability to speak French. Experience of working with small non-governmental organisations, or grass-roots organisations with limited resources would also be advantageous.

And the rest....

We’ll ask you to commit to 12-24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

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