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Head of Mission, North Africa

Islamic Relief

An international humanitarian organisation with operations in over thirty countries worldwide requires a:

Head of Mission, North Africa
Salary: £23,979 per annum
Location: Zarzis, Tunisia
Contract: One Year Fixed Term
Ref: HMNA/IPD/1211

Requirements: We are currently recruiting for Head of Mission based in Zarzis, Tunisia to lead and manage operations of IRW Tunisia and Libya. HoM will be responsible for Country Programme development, management, monitoring and Regional Strategy development, supervision of staff, office and management procedures. As part of the program development, the successful candidate is expected to examine the funding situation and solicit funding for programs. He/she will also be accountable to ensure all aspects of programs are implemented in compliance with grant agreements, budgets and in accordance to schedule in addition to overseeing all aspects of IRW’s presence.

The successful candidate will require a post graduate Degree with knowledge of Community Development, Social Protection, Food Security, Urban Poverty and a track record of working with INGO’s in developing countries in rehabilitation, development and emergency contexts.
He/she will also need to have experience in budgeting, balance-sheet management, designing and implementing project proposals and concepts. It is essential that the successful candidate is fluent in English (written and spoken). The post holder is expected to spend all of his/her time actively engaged in field-based operations in Tunisia and Libya.

Closing Date: 08 January 2012

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For further details, please contact recruitment@irworldwide.org