United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Project Director, Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (3 year fixed term contract)

Sightsavers has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis to be responsible for the overall success of the UK Aid Match Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis programme Sightsavers Eastern, Central and Southern Africa region.

We are looking for a Project Director who will project manage all aspects of the programme in line with WHO NTD elimination guidelines. This will involve having management oversight of the programme operations in each country. You will hold overall accountability for the programme and engage in strategic planning and direct the partnership development and implementation of this initiative. You will support Sightsavers’ relationships with key stakeholders and support the elimination of Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis. The role will involve providing regular project reporting to all stakeholders through the consolidation of reports and data generated by countries.

The ideal candidate will have an extensive experience in programme/project management in a private, humanitarian or development sector particularly in NTD’s or health. You must have an experience of sharing and capturing good practice as well as understanding of partnership approach to programme implementation. Candidates with experience in developing country contexts would be of particular interest however this is not essential. You must have the ability to travel on planned visits, this role will involve travelling (approximately 25% of the year).