Project Manager and Deputy Director

The Opportunity The GLIDE Project Manager/Deputy Director will work in partnership with KODO’s Founder-Director, whose experience, community relationships and long-standing commitment remain central to the organisation. The successful candidate will be expected to build a respectful and collaborative working relationship, while helping to strengthen organisational systems, operations and future sustainability. In addition, the successful candidate will receive mentorship and training from KODO and GCT’s Board members and the GLIDE Advisory Board. The role would suit someone with a few years of relevant experience who is ready to take the next step in their professional development and gain hands-on experience in organisational leadership, strategic planning and NGO management. Key Responsibilities Organisational Development and Leadership · Support implementation of KODO’s organisational development and sustainability plans. · Work with the Founder-Director and staff to strengthen organisational systems, policies, practices. · Identify opportunities for organisational growth and income diversification. · Contribute to strategic planning and organisational decision-making. · Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, sponsors, government agencies, community organisations and other stakeholders. Project Management · Oversee and support delivery of the GLIDE project. · Monitor progress against project objectives and reporting requirements. · Support project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation activities. · Ensure programmes are delivered effectively, in line with organisational values and commitments. Team Support and Administration · Provide day-to-day support and supervision to staff where required. · Contribute to organisational reporting, budgeting and operational management. · Work collaboratively with local and international partners. · Participate in mentoring and professional development opportunities. What We Offer · A unique opportunity to help shape the future of a respected disability-focused organisation. · Significant responsibility and scope for professional growth. · Mentoring and support from experienced local and international partners. · Practical experience in organisational leadership, strategic planning, partnership development and inclusive development. · The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to disability inclusion and community development in Malawi. To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following, with ‘Deputy Director’ in the subject line: · A CV of no more than two pages. · A one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the position and demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation to the interview panel. The interview panel will be gender-balanced and comprise two Malawi-based and two Scotland-based representatives. No telephone enquiries. Whilst we invite applications from all qualified candidates we would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities. We encourage you to let us know if this applies to you within your covering letter. KODO is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, sex, gender, religion, language, political or other opinion, age, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities unrelated to job requirements.