COOPI Regional Coordinator – East Africa Jobs in Kenya
Regional Coordinator is responsible for all the activities of the Regional Coordination from a strategic management point of view, economic results and resources deployed in the area, both human and otherwise. Further, the collaborator represents the Organization in the relevant countries in dealings with Institutions, donors, Organizations and counterparts and deals with the strategy of the area of its competence and future activities in the area.
The employee identifies, together with the Country Coordinators, project activities with the respective donors. Eventually, the person ensures in the countries of responsibility, in coordination with the Operations and Processes Manager, the application and control of the Organization’s procedures and internal regulations and compliance with the procedures specified by the donors.
Responsibilities
Institutional relationships
Develops and promotes relations with the Country Coordinators of the various institutions and donors present in the geographical area of responsibility and with international NGOs, in coordination with the CEO;
Strategy and Planning
Coordinates and drafts the Strategic Planning and Programming Document for the area of reference;
Administrative and financial management
Responsible, in liaison with other Coopi staff, for both forecast and actual budget analyses and financial and economic trends in the countries under his/her responsibility;
Makes sure that projects comply with Coopi procedures and the rules specified by the Funders, together with the organizational units under his/her responsibility and the Country Coordinators;
Institutional communication and Fundraising
In coordination with the offices of competence of headquarters, coordinates the visibility and communication activities of the organization in the geographical area of its competence;
Any other tasks necessary for the successful and timely implementation of the project, in coordination with the CEO.
Requirements
Essentials
University degree, or other relevant academic backgrounds with a particular focus on International Relations, Cooperation and Development, Humanitarian Management and Emergency;
At least 10 years of working experience, as Head of Mission / Coordinator and Programs manager;
Previous experience in HR Management;
Excellent knowledge and use of the English and Italian languages, both written and spoken;
Previous experiences in project writing and management;
Good report writing skills;
Good administrative skills.
Soft skills
Proactive attitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, Institutions and local authorities;
Excellent leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a multicultural team;
Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;
Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;
Target oriented and problem solving aptitude;
Stress management.
Assets
Previous experience in COOPI overseas;
Previous experience in Eastern Africa Countries.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; COOPI Regional Coordinator – East Africa Jobs in Kenya
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