Country: Australia
Closing date: 19 Aug 2016
Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities.
With a number of critical new programs planned for 2017, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly qualified and experienced development professional. Working as a part of our Program Development team, you will support programming activities across 25 countries in Africa and Asia through the development of innovative and best practice health programs. Your skills and expertise will be used to support the design and development of high quality programs which will have a significant and sustainable impact, and are aligned with The Foundation’s mission and strategic plan, the context-specific needs in country, and the goals of partner institutions.
To be a success in this role you will have a formal qualification and strong experience in public health and international development, with extensive experience in program development and coordination. You will have knowledge of program design concepts including program logic and monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to conceptualise, design, collaboratively develop, and document program initiatives which are strategic, innovative, and evidence based. Key to this position will be your ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships, to effectively engage people across the organisation, and to support and influence multiple stakeholders in order to shape development practices locally, strengthen systems, and raise the profile of blindness as a public health issue.
The ability to travel internationally will be essential.
How to apply:
For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies#ProgramDevelopmentAdvisor
Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org
Applications close: Friday 19th August
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe Environment
