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Note: If you have previously submitted an application for this position- please do not reapply.
- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
- This is a full-time, fixed-term position located in Rwanda, open exclusively to Rwandan nationals.
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Program Manager is accountable for ensuring projects align with the Country Strategy and The Foundation’s Strategic Framework. This role contributes to strategic planning, design, Monitoring & Evaluation and operational delivery, overseeing the Programs Department to ensure projects are coordinated and executed in line with both the Country Strategy and the Global Strategic Framework.
The role will be a focal point for deepening The Foundation’s local partnerships and ensuring the team uphold our Partnership Principles throughout our work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Program Manager will own the outcomes of:
- Provide strategic leadership, effective management, and coordination of programs to ensure maximum impact and alignment with country, global strategies and partner priorities.
- Lead the development and design of new projects and collaborate with various FHF divisions to develop Project Design Documents, donor proposals, supporting resource mobilization efforts aligned with The Foundation’s strategic direction.
- Lead the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of integrated People-Centred Eye Care programs, ensuring GEDSI considerations, development effectiveness principles, research, and innovation for continuous learning, quality improvement, accountability, and evidence-based outcomes.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and community organizations, and support advocacy for Health Systems Strengthening objectives.
- Lead on country monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring compliance with internal timelines, donor requirements, and governance standards as well as fostering a learning culture among the team.
- Manage the Rwanda project budgets to ensure efficient use of resources for maximum impact, while providing technical support and strategic direction to the Program team for successful project delivery and alignment with The Foundation’s strategic direction.
- Provide strategic direction, supervision, and mentorship to program staff, fostering growth, development, and a culture of engagement and collaboration, while identifying training opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of program staff and implementing partners.
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the Country Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Master’s degree in Health Management, International / Community Development, Public Administration, Sociology, Public health.
- Experience in international development and health sectors, with a focus on non-communicable diseases and working across diverse cultural environments.
- Proven experience in senior management and high-level leadership roles.
- Understanding of trends and standards in development work in Rwanda and wide knowledge in development and health concepts.
- Experience in high level advocacy and dealing with a variety of Government ministries, local and international donor organizations, and other partners.
- Experience in local partner capacity building in project cycle management.
- Experience leading project cycle management – from design to evaluation, to ensure quality and impactful programs.
- Experience in mainstreaming GEDSI within international development programming.
- Excellent co-ordination and communication, highly developed Monitoring and Evaluation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
How to apply
APPLICATIONS:
Please apply directly via the “Apply” Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. 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.
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.