Resident Director-Liberia

Organization:

National Democratic Institute

Location:

Liberia (Monrovia)

Website:

www.ndi.org

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Description:

Programmatic

• Oversees and supports the day to day implementation and management of NDI's programs in Liberia by providing overall structure and guidance for all program and activity concepts, design, strategy, objectives, results and indicators.

• Develops new programmatic strategies and activities, as appropriate, based on changing political conditions and in response to needs articulated by partners and/or funders.
• Identifies national staffing and consultant assignments in support of all initiatives.
• Works with DC-based staff on the development of proposals and concept papers.
• Directs the drafting of field-based reports, work-plans and other written materials.
• Ensures the timely submission of monthly program reports and monitoring and evaluation data.
• Serves as main point of contact with funders on all program matters and fosters relationships with potential donors to identify new program opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key partners, including the leadership and members of the legislature and other branches of government, civil society representatives, donors, other stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Provides regular updates to DC-based team on political/security situation and other program related matters.

Financial/Administrative

• Holds regular meetings with the Resident Director of Finance and Administration regarding program budgets and adherence to financial systems and policies.
• Reviews and approves monthly financial reconciliation statements in consultation with the Resident Director of Finance and Administration before submission to the DC office, ensuring accurate posting and description of all costs.
• Ensures compliance with both NDI and donor financial regulations and the enforcement of procedures that guarantee the integrity of all financial transactions.
• Ensures the utilization of sound financial, office and personnel management systems.
• Serves as primary bank signator for finance approvals, wire transfers, checks and cash, along with Director of Finance and Administration.

Personnel Management

• Engages staff in short-term and long-term goal-setting for appropriate program areas.
• Assigns and guides staff in overall areas of programmatic responsibility to ensure full utilization of staff capacity and talent.
• Identifies professional development opportunities for collaboration and cross-training for national staff, as appropriate.
• Actively includes staff in all phases of planning, implementation, assessment, reporting and recommendations processes.
• Actively identifies and facilitates external experiential opportunities for staff.

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in International Relations or related subject; master's degree preferred. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
• Solid legislative background with a minimum of 14 years experience in all aspects of program management, including office operations and fiscal and human resources.
• Familiarity with and/or experience implementing democracy and governance programs, as well as USAID, European, or other bi- and multi-lateral funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of, comparative experience in, and/or experience developing and implementing legislative programs.
• Experience in program design, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, preferably in Africa, and the ability to operate in challenging political environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and to lead and manage a multi-national staff effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Outstanding ability to effectively transfer skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor, and consultant.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems with flexibility and patience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policy makers.
• Excellent oral communications skills to effectively present information, respond to questions, and communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor and consultant.
• Strong negotiating and managerial skills.
• High degree of organization and attention to details.
• Demonstrable effectiveness in program, financial and personnel management.
• Ability to analyze political work, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and the ability to think innovatively.
• Seasoned budget and accounting skills.
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations which are often remote and difficult to reach.
• Proven dedication to the principles of universal human rights and democracy building.
• Working knowledge of PC-based work processing and email technology.