Int.Manager to head the Zambia Governance Fund.

Forum Syd is a Swedish umbrella organization with more than 200 member organizations in Sweden working in the development field.Forum Syd cooperates with organisations and networks worldwide and our common aim is global justice.We have regional offices in Zambia, Tanzania, Cambodia, Nicaragua and the Balkans.The head office is in Stockholm, Sweden. A number of Bilateral Cooperating Partners in Zambia have agreed to establish a joint grant making and capacity building mechanism in support of civil society advocacy and networking for improved governance and accountability, the ZGF - Zambia Governance Fund. Forum Syd is currently taking part in a tender for the task as the Fund Secretariat, being responsible for the grant management process, for the Zambia Governance Fund.The ZGF Secretariat Management will comprise an expatriate International/Regional Manager and a Zambian Assistant Manager, each for a period of three years.Forum Syd is now looking for an International Manager to head the ZGF Secretariat, in the case Forum Syd wins the bid.Responsibilities will include; .Management of the process of establishment and operationalization of the ZGF, including; Finalizing operational guidelines and procedures, setting up financial management, designing and implementing a marketing plan, assessment of applications and designing of the technical assistance..Management of the staff comprising an Assistant Manager, a Secretary and a Driver, as well as short-term consultants .Coordination of meetings with and reports to the Governing Board and Grant Screening Committee respectively .Coordination of the contacts with donors and stakeholders Required qualifications, skills and experience; .University degree in social sciences, economy, law, financial administration or similar, .At least 10 years documented experience in formulation, management and/or coordination of programs/projects, of which 5 years in leadership position at managerial level, including proven experience in a) programme and financial monitoring, b) staff management and c) budget and financial responsibility..Previous experience of managing sub-granting systems for civil society organisations .Previous experience of managing programmes/ projects in the field of governance and human rights preferably from the region..Excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking..Excellent communication, negotiation and public relation skills .Team spirit and strong capacity for human resource management .Ability to work under pressure..Flexible and adaptable, as well as, self-motivated with initiative and confidence .Fluent in English language, both written and oral..Honesty, integrity and respect for confidentiality are essential.The position will be subject to rewarding and international conditions.Duration of assignment is three years, starting in November 2008 the earliest.Send your motivation letter and CV on e-mail only.Deadline for applications: 3 October 2008.