Consultancy – Interim Director of Programmes DRC

Consultancy – Interim Director of Programmes DRC

International Alert’s DRC mission is looking for an experienced manager to join us on an interim basis between September and December 2024, while recruitment for our permanent Director of Programmes is ongoing.

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DRC is Alert’s largest mission with approximately 65 staff working out of 4 different offices in the east of the country. Our programme currently is composed of 6 different peacebuilding projects working on everything from engagement of the private sector in stabilisation, engaging young people and people from marginalised groups in peacebuilding and decision making process, to improving community perceptions of security in artisanal mining areas.

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The Interim Director of Programmes will be responsibile for leading the development of Alert’s programme strategy and of new peacebuilding initiatives. They will work closely with the Country Director on the development of new project ideas and the identification of new funding opportunities and new partnerships. The will work with the Deputy Director of Programmes to ensure effective programme management to maximise impact through cross-learning, quality control and appropriate advocacy and visibility for the programme.

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It is ideal that the interim DoP be based in Goma or Bukavu during this time; if the consultant is not based for the full 20 days per month in DRC, they will be required to undertake 2 – 3 missions of 3 – 4 weeks to provide programme support during this time given the programmes’ needs.

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Fluency in English and French is essential.

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Please note that the above are just some of the role requirements. For the full requirements, please click here to view the terms of reference.

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How to Apply

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Please click “Apply for this job” to submit your CV and cover letter.

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The closing date for all applications is the 10th of September, 2024.

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International Alert prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.

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While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.