IS LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER. IS IT YOU?

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1 IS LOOKING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER. IS IT YOU?

2 At One Girl, we believe that every girl on the planet has the right to an education. No matter where she is born, how much her family earns, what culture she adheres to, or what her religion says, EVERY GIRL deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and be the best she can be. We will educate 1 million girls by 2020, which is a huge mission. We know we can t do it alone, and that s why we need you. You can find out more about what we do at onegirl.org.au. Our team and our organisation is growing very quickly and we re looking for a passionate, motivated International Program Manager to join our team!

3 Join us because we're reinventing charity. We set fire to the status quo. Join us if you want more creative freedom, opportunity and responsibility than in any other role. Join us if you ve got skills and talents that are going to waste. Join us if you want to work on projects that matter. Projects that make the world a better place and have a real impact. If you're willing to push yourself to grow and do things you've never done before; if you say yes to things even if you're not sure how to do it; then join us. If you're expecting a map to do your job, then One Girl is not the place for you. We nurture the go-getters, fireballs, hustlers and trailblazers. There's no room for yes-men or teacher's pets. You've got the ability and initiative to make stuff happen, and we'll support you to do it. We're a start up - our resources are precious and we're constantly asked to make magic with what we've got - we don't complain, we just do it. We make charity epic. We promise that what you learn and create with us will stay with you forever. And when you stop learning with us, we'll cheer you on as you move onto your next great thing. This is bigger than you and me it s about inspiring thousands of people so we can educate 1 million girls across Africa by If you like what you see, then join us.

4 4 1 in 10 school girls in Africa miss classes or drop out completely due to their periods.

5 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate professional to join our team and drive our Girls Education Programs (which you can find at You re a highly organized person with a background in project management and international development practices. You have strong skills in working with in-country partners to refine their program strategies, creating and monitoring budgets closely and evaluating project outputs and outcomes. You have a strong sense of initiative in seeking practical solutions and you can build relationships with people from all walks of life to get the job done. You ll be a key part of a leadership team that s working to make a difference for girls and women in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Your responsibility will be to develop a strategic plan for One Girl Australia s (OGAs) program development, manage OGAs existing projects as well as identify new project partners. You ll work to improve our existing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and provide practical advice on budgets and the monitoring of projects. LOCATION This is a Melbourne based position, and you will be required to work from our Collingwood office 3-4 days a week. 5 1 in 10 school girls in Africa miss classes or drop out completely due to their periods.

6 RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the current planned activities being funded by OGA: coordinate design of activities (sub-projects); monitor all program activities/ review financial and narrative reports; monitor budget; evaluate programs as per evaluation plan; complete reports for OGA donors/partners & liaise with OGA management on program progress. Strategic program development and implementation advise OGA Board and management on program strategy : conduct feasibility/needs assessments for new programs; develop new program designs. Assist in the identification of new partners and conduct due diligence of partners/program staff Manage contracts/relationships with OGSL staff and other partner organizations, encouraging transparency and mutual understanding of quality standards Delegation of tasks to and management of the Program Interns and Coordinators 6 A child whose mother can read is 50% more likely to live past the age of 5.

7 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Professionalism You ve got fantastic organisational skills, a high level of professionalism and excellent management skills. Project Management/International Development Experience You will have had at least 5+ years extensive experience in project management in an international development context. A degree in Gender Studies/International Development is required. You will have practical knowledge and experience of gender integration in development projects and you will have previous in-country experience. Previous experience regarding DGR, working in Africa or on educational projects will be highly regarded. Team Work Experience managing a team or working as a part of a team to achieve shared goals. 7 A child whose mother can read is 50% more likely to live past the age of 5.

8 YOUR VALUES AND COMPETENCIES Professionalism You ve got fantastic organisational skills, a high level of professionalism and excellent management skills. You are the physical embodiment of our culture and the epitome of performance. You actively demonstrate One Girl s manifesto and brand values, and you demonstrate compliance with all legislation and One Girl s policies and procedures. You have a keen eye for detail You re not a perfectionist but appreciate things being done in the best way possible. You have the ability to spot key areas for improvement as well as areas of significant potential. You re a leader You can work well on your own, and as part of a team. You create leaders around you. You love empowering people around you to achieve things they didn t even know they were capable of! You re a great communicator You understand how to communicate well to people of all ages and are sensitive to cultural & language barriers. You employ various forms of communications with ease, and thrive in developing relationships. People understand you clearly and you are able to get your message across in a simple, concise and clear manner. Bonus: You have a killer smile and wicked sense of humour. Organised and Self-motivated You re responsible with your own schedule and manage your time to get stuff done. You don t need someone looking over your shoulder, because you know what there is to do without much guidance. Go-getters and trailblazers please apply! 8 1 in 4 women around the world cannot read this sentence. Education changes everything.

9 TIME COMMITMENT & CONTRACT TERMS This position is 4 days per week from One Girl HQ in Collingwood. Ideally you ll begin immediately. This role requires travel to Sierra Leone and Uganda, and there is salary packaging and FBT available. DO YOU WANT THIS ROLE? Please complete the online application on our website (onegirl.org.au/programs). Tell us a bit about yourself, why you re interested in the role and why you re the International Programs Manager of our dreams. Applications accepted until 28 October 2015, and early applications are strongly encouraged. If you have any questions please contact Lauren at lm@onegirl.org.au. We look forward to hearing from you. 9 When 10% more girls go to school a country s GDP increases on average by 3%.

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11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.