How to Apply: Send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@apdk.org with the subject line 'REGIONAL MANAGER'. Ensure your application reaches by the deadline of 5th September, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Show Strategic Leadership in Disability Advocacy
This role demands a leader who can balance operational oversight with advocacy for marginalized groups. Hiring managers will look for evidence of managing budgets, leading teams, and driving community-based programs.
1. Highlight your NGO experience: Emphasize your work in NGOs or health settings, detailing how you managed programs and resources. Use specific examples of successful initiatives.
2. Demonstrate budget acumen: Provide concrete numbers on budgets you've managed, showing your ability to allocate resources efficiently and mobilize funds.
3. Showcase stakeholder management: Describe how you've built relationships with government, donors, and community groups. Mention any negotiation successes.
4. Prove your CBR knowledge: Discuss your understanding of Community-Based Rehabilitation and how you've applied it. Share any training or certifications.
5. Lead with vision: Articulate your strategic vision for disability advocacy in the Coast Region. Show you can inspire teams and drive change.
6. Prepare for behavioral questions: Expect questions on conflict resolution, team leadership, and handling pressure. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
7. Tailor your CV: Customize your CV to highlight relevant experience, using keywords from the job description like 'resource mobilization' and 'disability advocacy'.
8. Research the organization: Familiarize yourself with APDK's mission and recent projects. Mention how your skills align with their goals.