EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROJECT DIRECTOR
ROLE DESCRIPTION |
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- 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
HIGHLIGHTS |
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- Developing and managing project partnerships with large organisations and the government
- Taking real ownership over project design
- Leading a multinational team of dedicated volunteers
KEY TERM TIME COMMITMENTS |
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- 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
KEY SUMMER TRIP COMMITMENTS |
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- 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