Director of Programmes, Africa at Holt International Children’s Services (HICS)

Location: Eugene, Oregon
Last Date: October 22, 2010

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, AFRICA

Holt International Children’s Services (HICS), is an organization with over 50 years of experience in implementing programs for vulnerable children around the world, that emphasize family preservation, adoption and other family-based care alternatives to institutionalization. HICS seeks mission-driven individual to direct international programs for homeless children in Africa. The Director of Programs ensures quality services to children and families by maintaining effective relations with partner agencies and government officials, developing and monitoring work and budgets to meet objectives and providing technical assistance in child and family welfare & program capacity building, intercountry adoption, and program management.


Position requirements include management and supervisory experience, excellent communication and cross cultural awareness & ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. Ideal candidate has a Master’s degree with minimum 2 years experience in overseas program coordination, or Bachelor’s degree with more extensive program work experience. Prefer background in permanency planning, child welfare, intercountry adoption & work history in assigned region. Position is located in Eugene, OR with up to 35% travel to Africa on an annual basis.

Review complete job description and apply online at http://www.holtinternational.org by 10/22/2010.