Middle East Country Director

Purpose of the position The Country Director is directly responsible for the overall strategic planning, human resources, program design and implementation, program support operations, finance, administration, monitoring and evaluation supervision, expansion/development, and required reporting for the country program.

Responsibilities The Country Director will be responsible for • Program Management • Program Development • Compliance • Human Resources • Training/ Capacity Building • Working Relationships • Representation • Security

Person Specification-Qualified candidates will have • Extensive project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs; • Significant experience in development programs, mainly in the health field (Health policy, health reforms); • Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DfID and other donors; • Minimum financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations; • Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies; • Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods); • Strong writing, presentation and program development skills; • Extensive fundraising and representational experience; • Proven capabilities in leadership required; • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills; • Advanced degree in public health preferred, will consider candidates with applicable field experience; • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language; • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related regional players; • Ability to speak Arabic a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should send C.V with a covering email/letter to: recruitment@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk

Alternatively, see full job details and apply online at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx?adata=op41J%2b...