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EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROJECT DIRECTOR

ROLE DESCRIPTION


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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
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  • About Us
    • Our Vision
    • Our Partnership
    • Our Team >
      • Trustees
      • KITE DSM Committee
      • Advisors
    • Our Partners
    • Our Funders
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    • Equality and Diversity
    • Annual Report
  • Our Projects
    • WaSH
    • Education
    • Health
    • Entrepreneurship
  • Get Involved
  • Research
    • Research Paper Series
    • Impact Report
    • External Articles
    • Annual Symposium
  • Donate
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