Country Director - Niger Islamic Relief

Country Director - Niger Contract: One year fixed term Ref: CD-N/IPD-AF/1111 Salary: £23,979 per annum Base Location: Niamey, Niger

We are currently recruiting for Country Director to be based in Niamey, Niger who will assume overall responsibility for managing IRW’s offices in the country. These include delivering effective programmes according to the Country Programmes and Regional Strategies, outlining resource requirements of the programme, and periodically reassessing the programme to meet its short & long term needs. The core responsibility of the job will be to strengthen IRW’s visibility and to ensure that all programme activities are implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner and in line with IRW’s strategic parameters.

The Country Director will also be responsible for managing an in-country team of international and local staff, and risk management ensuring compliance and quality improvement of the country programme. In addition, reviewing and reporting on the progress and finances to the International Office in Birmingham and to project donors.

The successful applicant will need to have previous experience working as a Country Director within an INGO working in developing countries in rehabilitation, development or emergency contexts. The job holder should have previous knowledge and experience of fundraising from and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN and DFID. In addition, in depth knowledge of overseas management experience with an International NGOs is essential as a substantial part of the post involves Community Development, Social Protection, Food Security and Urban Poverty.

Excellent communication skill in English and French is fundamental. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly with short notice.

How to apply:

If you are trustworthy, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.com and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.