African Disability Forum (ADF)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Program DirectorJob DescriptionThe ADF Program Director reports to the ADF Executive Director, and is responsible for organizing, implementing, reporting, monitoring and evaluating the ADF annual Program of activities. The Program Director is also responsible for the overall oversight and supervision of programs that are implemented by ADF member DPOs and partners in the region and in member countries.• Prepare and implement the ADF annual Program of activities.• Supervise the work of Project Officers, Training Coordinator(s), Specialists and other ADF Program staff.• Design, implement, and evaluate program activities to strengthen the capacity of DPOs.• Prepare funding proposals to partner organizations and international donor agencies.• Prepare Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between ADF and partners to further the objectives of ADF.• Prepare quarterly and end of year project reports for ADF’s internal purpose, and for donor partner and local authorities, and validate the reports against attached financial reports and other documentation required as per local authorities and donor requirements guidelines.• Ensure all donor partner and other reporting requirements are prepared and submitted on time and are of high quality.• Prepare project case studies related to the activities implemented to be submitted each quarter with the reports and/or whenever requested• Draft contracts with members and partners for the implementation of ADF work plan activities.• Represent ADF in different bodies, meetings and events in country or in the region as assigned by the Executive Director.• Undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director.How to Apply• All applicants should send their CV, references, with motivation letter to the ADF office by 25 March 2019 via email jobs@africandisabilityforum.org Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written exam and face to face interview.

Bachelor's

Job Requirement
• First degree in Social Work, Developmental Studies, Disability and Human Rights or related field. MA degree an advantage.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities and knowledge of Disability Rights is required.
• At least Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs in one of more sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program design, grant acquisition and management, resource stewardship, and cross functional coordination. Training in project cycle management is highly desirable.
• Language requirement: English, with French highly desirable. Knowledge of International Sign Language an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent administrative, communications, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Able to provide at least three references.

5-10 years