Wassu Gambia Kafo (WGK) is a scientific based initiative, established in The Gambia, as one of the two research and training field stations of the Transnational Observatory for the study, management and prevention of female genital mutilation, hosted by the Wassu-UAB Foundation at the Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona in Spain.

WGK´s main objective is to foster cooperation for development between The Gambia and Spain, in the field of health, gender and human rights, through an innovative methodology of applied research and transfer of knowledge, in cascade.

WGK is recruiting a MANAGER for the management of the organization in The Gambia.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: Be responsible for the financial management, fundraising, human resources management and technical administration. 

- Supervise the work and outputs of the Financial & Administrative Department.

- Ensure that funds related to the project are used judiciously and accounted for.

- Develop workplans, forecasts, etc. and submit financial reporting to donors.

-  Be responsible for Human Resources Management: administrative issues, hiring, performance management, etc.

- Supervise WGK staff and ensure their motivation to implement activities with efficiency, quality and timely.

- Supervise the Training team, research and knowledge transfer activities.

-  Be responsible for execution and supervision of daily operations.

- Be involved in project proposals writing for fundraising and budget development.

- Collaborate in the implementation of the WASSU strategic plan and vision.

- Be involved in institutional relations with key NGOs, academic institutions, privatepublic partnerships, funding agencies and other organizations.

- Carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

- Master's degree in Business Administration, International Cooperation or Management of non-profit organizations.

- At least 5 years of working experience in management position or development projects implementation. Experience in Africa will be an advantage.

- Experience in accounting.

- Experience in organizational management, planning and team-leading.

- Wide knowledge on methodologies and working tools linked with planning, organizational and coordination tasks.

- Knowledge of cooperation policies, Project Cycle Management and accountability mechanisms.

- Excellent communication skills in English. Spanish and French will be an advantage.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities independently, with initiative and strategic vision, and in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong interpersonal skill, team player with leadership, dynamic and resolutive.

- Respectful and ability to handle culturally sensitive issues in a tactful way.

- Experience in working in management of non-profit organizations is a plus.