What is it like to work for us in Horn, East and Central Africa?

Where we work in this region

Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda

What is great about Horn, East and Central Africa

Despite the fact that some countries in the region have been ravaged by war and chronic emergencies over the years, HECA is reknowned for rich and ancient cultures. There are many good family friendly locations where staff live with their families.

HECA has diverse geographical landscapes, ranging from desserts, savannah lands, rich agricultural highlands, famous mountains, ranges, tropical forests, white sandy beaches, a variety of flora and fauna and wildlife, you name it!  What’s more there is a range of affordable and world famous holiday resorts and game parks where staff can travel to for their rest, relaxation and holiday.

Generally the weather is warm and condusive for working and living in many parts.

Immigration laws are fairly relaxed in most of the countries.   Individuals with appropriate work experience and qualifications can access work permits.

Why should someone come to work in your region? What are the best bits?

HECA covers 10 large countries situated in the Horn East and Central Africa area of Africa. The region has a host of diverse programmes ranging from complex emergency interventions in North Sudan - Darfur, Northern Uganda, Ethiopia, South Somalia, Southern Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo to life changing development programmes in countries such as Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and Rwanda to mention but a few.

In HECA we find some of the most challenging humanitarian situations in the world.  These present valuable opportunities for individuals to develop experience in development and humanitarian work and more importantly, a chance to contribute to positive impact on people’s lives in HECA.

HECA has a very large and diverse workforce of nationals, volunteers and international staff from various countries in the region and other regions.  This makes it an interesting multicultural context to operate in.

What are the key areas of focus for your regional programmes? What are people likely to get involved in?

Key areas of focus:

• Livelihoods programming
• Emergency Programming
• Governance
• Most countries are adopting change strategies in the next two to three years, hence an exciting period for those interested in being part or influencing change to join the region
• Food security
• Environmental health, water and sanitation

Please refer to the HECA vision 2010 document, attached.  This highlights programming priorities for the region and can be summarised.