
About Safe Way Right Way (SWRW): SWRW is a Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2013 through collaboration between the World Bank’s Global Road Safety Partnerships and TotalEnergies.
Our mission is to improve road safety and reduce crashes globally.
Responsibilities: As the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing SWRW’s mission and ensuring its effective operation.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Mandate Execution and Compliance:
- Execute SWRW’s mandate with integrity and diligence.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Establish a robust governance framework aligned with organizational values and standards.
2. Resource Mobilization and Financial Management:
- Develop a sustainable resource mobilization model.
- Practice transparent financial management.
- Identify and mitigate risks, including fraud and corruption.
3. Stakeholder Management and Thought Leadership:
- Strategically engage with stakeholders with shared values and objectives.
- Provide thought leadership on road safety matters.
- Collaborate with government bodies and sector partners.
- Professionally manage the daily operations of SWRW and performance management of staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferable in fields such as Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Advanced Degree or Certificate in any of the above fields or in Project Management, Road Safety Management, Transport Engineering, or a related area can be an added advantage.
- Atleast 8 (eight) years’ experience in a senior leadership, 5 of which should have been in Public Policy and Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Health and/ or Resource management.
- Proven track record of managing medium to large programs, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation; fundraising as well as managing grants/ members’ contributions.
- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected] by July 18, 2024.
SWRW is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.