COUNTRY DIRECTOR, SOMALIA

Job Description

<strong>Work Location : </strong> Somalia – Mogadishu <strong> Type of Post : </strong> Not Applicable<p><br></p><strong> Other Possible Location : </strong> <strong> Funding : </strong> APPROVED<p><br></p><strong> Expected Travel : </strong> up to 50% <strong> Type of Contract : </strong><p><br></p><strong> Language Requirement : </strong> ENGLISH <strong> Application Deadline : </strong><p><br></p><strong>Employee Duration : </strong> Full-Time<p><br></p>The Country Director (CD) is responsible for fulfilling the CARE International approved “Performance Standards of Country Offices”. S/he oversees the development, funding and implementation of the Country Office (CO) program portfolio. S/he is responsible for adequate emergency preparedness and manages emergency programming and operations. S/he establishes and sustains productive relationships and political influence with government officials, donors and strategic partners. S/he leads the CO’s fundraising strategy and ensures the CO’s financial viability. s/he contributes to CI’s global strategy, shares knowledge and supports the generation of evidence to inform CARE’s global programming.<p><br></p>The CD is also accountable for competent operational and risk management, including the proper management, well being and safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE’s resources. The CD models and ensures systematic practice of CARE core values – Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Equality. S/he also promotes Gender Equality and Diversity among CO staff and in programming.<p><br></p>The CD models new ways of working and drives the teams toward the CARE 2030 vision, fostering innovation, holistic planning and programming and helping to build effective teams, coalitions and networks. S/he encourages on-going staff development to motivate and strengthen the teams’ resilience in the face of change.<p><br></p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong> <ul><li> STAFF MANAGEMENT</li><li> Build a strong, innovative senior leadership team and effectively manage all direct reports. </li><li> Manage direct reports towards high standards of performance through clear roles and responsibilities, on-going feedback and appraisals. Proactively address performance issues through timely constructive feedback and coaching. </li><li> STRATEGIC PLANNING</li><li> Lead the design, implementation and evolution of the CO strategic plan in sync with the country and regional context, and in line with the CI vision and mission. </li><li> Develop a high quality and innovative strategic plan, based on thorough contextual analysis, and using an inclusive and participatory process. Monitor and revise as required. </li><li> Ensure proper alignment with CI and regional plans and priorities as well as with CARE’s strategic initiatives (Gender Equality and Diversity, Rights Based Approach and advocacy). </li><li> PROGRAM IMPACT AND RELEVANCE</li><li> Oversee CO programming to advance CARE’s vision and mission, in line with CARE’s standards for program quality. Work in partnerships with others inside and outside of CARE to achieve broad scale impact. </li><li> Ensure staff and systems are in place to guarantee that CO programs are designed and implemented based on sound analysis (including gender analysis), address the underlying causes of poverty and are in line with CI Programming Principles and the program approach. </li><li> RESOURCE MOBILIZATION &amp; OPERATIONS VIABILITY</li><li> Direct the mobilization, management and accounting of all resources in the CO in compliance with CARE policies and donor requirements. </li><li> Identify and secure adequate funding for ongoing and future program activities on a timely basis. Ensure good stewardship of the funding, negotiating acceptable terms and conditions. </li><li> HUMAN RESOURCES</li><li> Oversee the management and development of CO human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce. Promote an organizational culture where CARE Core Values are practiced, team work is encouraged and all staff have a clear understanding of their role and contribution. </li><li> Establish a strong Human Resource strategy in line with the CO Strategic Plan and ensure that systems are in place and being properly implemented for recruitment, staff development, performance management and compensation. </li><li> EXTERNAL RELATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY</li><li> Develop and enhance relationships, partnerships and networks between the CO, other parts of CARE and external organizations to maximize CARE’s impact on poverty and social justice. </li><li> Proactively analyze the actors who have the potential to contribute to the achievement of the CO program goals within the broader context including government, private sector, donors and foundations, international and local civil society, academic institutions. Establish and actively sustain productive relationships with relevant actors (inside and outside the country). </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> 6-8 years in senior management position in development field </li><li> Strategic and operational Management</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning .</li><li>Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated management skills in a complex international setting. </li><li> People/Relationship Management </li><li> Financial Management</li><li>Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by ability to:</li><li> Manage a complex budget.</li><li> Effectively follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations.</li><li> Ensure donor compliance and reporting. </li><li> Information/Knowledge Management</li><li>Ability to establish a learning culture within the CO and to facilitate knowledge sharing across CARE. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong> There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. 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