Education and Health Project Director

EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROJECT DIRECTOR

Recruit and direct a UK project team of 5-9 members
Form, build and manage relationships with key project stakeholders, from NGOs, to businesses, to government officials
Work closely with the Kite DS project director to:
- Facilitate the personal development of CDI and Kite DS volunteers
- Guide the working relationship between UK and TZ volunteers
- Lead in designing the summer project and year-round continuity
- Manage project budgets
Direct project fundraising efforts in the UK, including contributing to grant applications and motivating volunteers to organise informal fundraising events
Deliver pitches, presentations, and speeches on the project
Assist the Director and Deputy Directors in CDI-wide activities

Developing and managing project partnerships with large organisations and the government
Taking real ownership over project design
Leading a multinational team of dedicated volunteers

Recruiting the volunteer team
Pre-summer project planning
Maintaining relationships with stakeholders and handover partners
Conducting regular meetings with the volunteer team to inform them fully on the aims of the project and provide them with an opportunity to plan the initiatives
Keeping in close contact with the Kite DS project director throughout the year, and liaising on all project decisions

Overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day running of the project
Structuring the volunteers’ work day and keep on top of their whereabouts and activities
Keeping the whole team updated on any sub-team activities
Working closely with the KITE DSM Project Director
Managing and tracking the project budget
Liaising with the central committee on CDI-wide decisions
Assisting with committee recruitment
Conducting volunteer personal development sessions and monitoring their progress
Resolving conflicts within the volunteer team
Nurturing a collaborative, supportive and productive team dynamic