Country Director - Somalia
Islamic Relief
An international humanitarian organisation with operations in over thirty countries worldwide requires a:Country Director - Somalia
Salary: £34,400 per annum
Location: Somalia
Contract: One year fixed term
Ref: CD-S/IPD-SC/2803
Requirements: We are currently recruiting for Country Director, reporting to the East Africa Regional Director, to be based in Nairobi (50% Somalia) who will assume overall responsibility for managing IRW’s interventions 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 skills in English and French are fundamental. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly with short notice.
Closing Date: 13 April 2012
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