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Country Director
3 months ago
In Kenya, Handicap International works to improve the living conditions of people with disabilities and advance their rights with a special focus on refugee-related issues.
Working in Kenya since 1992, Handicap International currently employs 80 local staff and three expatriatesResponsibilities
Mission 1:
MANAGEMENT
Contributes to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism, and attachment to HI.
Ensures compliance with the code of conduct of institutional policies, the state of mind and the expected individual and collective behaviour.
Understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, and lead the necessary changes.
Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.Organise the operational and partnership management of his/her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
Mission 2:
STRATEGY AND STEERING
Ensure the definition, implementation, and adaptation of the HI Strategy in the Program:
Be responsible for fundraising and resource planning:
Develop regular contacts with donors at field level and regularly inform the Institutional Funding teams.
Ensure the best allocation of resources to match Program ambitions, and plan accordingly (including support missions).
Ensure the deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies, and standards.
Conduct partnership Steering Committees with his/her direct managers/counterpart: the operational partner and HI project team
Ensure the design of project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project or the development of new projects upon request.
Mission 3:
OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
Be responsible for security management: in link with the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager and HQ specialist, develop a culture of safety & security at the Program level (Sudan level); ensure that security documents are developed, up-to-date and that all necessary measures are in place; ensure incident management and reporting according to HI frameworks.
Ensure financial control and monitoring of operations are effective in the Program: consolidation, control, and reporting of operational and organizational elements within the Program (dashboards, corrective measures, unrestricted funds consumption, etc.)Ensure technical quality standards are applied in the projects of the Program and monitor the implementation of evaluations and donor audits' recommendations.
With both potential opportunities and risks in mind, ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of current developments for the Sudan's Program: implement analysis and monitoring of risks related to HI presence and activities; take mitigation actions when relevant.
Mission 4:
REPRESENTATION, INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP
In conjunction with the Country Manager Kenya (for HI's mission in Kenya), the Country Director-Sudan represents the overall HI's response in internally and externally and promotes a high reputation and positive image of HI
This includes:
Support HI's registration process in Sudan
Employer's representative responsibilities and compliance with local working regulations both in Kenya and in Sudan
Communications on behalf of HI.
Representation of HI vis-à-vis local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies
Representation of HI vis-à-vis international organizations and coordination mechanisms & system.
Negotiation and signature of operational partnerships.
Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Program's geographical scope
Educational background and experience:
At least 5 years' experience at key management positions within international organizations
Management experience in humanitarian, security, and emergency programs
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and teamworking skills.
Motivated by constant program adaptation to an evolving context and set up of partnerships with local and international partners.
Ability to travel and work in a tense and volatile context with strict security measures.Proven experience in negotiations with institutional donors, project writing and reporting.
Shows accountability, leadership, diplomacy and pragmatism
