CBM Global Disability Inclusion Country Director Jobs in Nigeria
Job Overview
The Country Director is responsible and accountable for leading CBM Global’s strategy and operations in Nigeria and for delivering the organization’s mission and vision. CBM Global is a dual mandate organization, practicing and promoting disability inclusion in development and humanitarian contexts. As the leader of the country team, the Country Director has a central and strategic role within CBM Global.
Success requires leading and building a high-performing, diverse team; inspiring and aligning this team and other internal stakeholders behind a clearly articulated strategy for the country programme; developing and winning support for a growing portfolio of programme work, across all three vehicles of change detailed in the organization’s programmatic strategy; and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that are critical to success.
Responsibilities and Duties
Strategy, relationships and representation
Lead on developing and delivering the country strategy to achieve the CBM Global mission. Align it to the specific country context; CBM Global’s dual mandate (development and humanitarian); the CBM Global Federation strategy; to the programmatic strategy and three vehicles of change (community programmes, advisory, and advocacy); and to the strategies of the thematic areas.
Build and maintain authentic partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with the disability movement and our partners, ensuring our work reflects and is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.
Develop highly constructive relationships with CBM Global Members and Technical Teams. Mobilise and coordinate their input and support so that it most effectively supports the realization of the country’s strategy.
Represent CBM Global in the country. Enhance the organization’s reputation and brand by maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, OPDs, INGOs, local NGOs, and the public; and by promoting the organization through appropriate channels.
Lead the Country Coordinating Forum and Country Advisory panel. Ensure these bodies add value and fulfill their purpose in line with their agreed terms of reference.
Partnerships and programmes
Identify and build relationships with partners who share CBM Global’s vision and complement our development and humanitarian programme work. Foster a model and approach to partnership that aligns with and supports our partnership principles.
Work with partners to develop and deliver a portfolio of development and humanitarian programme work, across all three vehicles of change detailed in CBM Global’s programmatic strategy. Champion an approach that embraces CBM Global’s Programme Quality Framework; three -three-way model of collaboration; and partnership with the disability movement.
Identify funding opportunities for CBM Global’s development and humanitarian work. Actively support fundraising and cost recovery, including fundraising from institutional donors that is led by CBM Global Member Teams. Raise funds from in-country sources.
Team leadership
Lead the Country Team. Clearly articulate a compelling vision and direction for the team. Inspire and direct the team towards achieving this vision.
Build a high-performing team through management, coaching, and mentoring.
Ensure human resource policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
Take responsibility for safety and security of staff and visitors and ensure compliance with up-to-date SOP’s and the Security Plan.
Ensure an inclusive and accessible workplace, with a working culture, environment, and policies that enable the full participation of people with disabilities.
Finance and fiduciary responsibilities
Ensure a high standard of financial and budget management and full compliance with CBM Global’s finance standards and procedures. Maintain management controls for accountability and efficient use of funding.
Oversee the CBM Global risk management framework at the country office level and regularly update and report on it.
Ensure in-country compliance with all statutory requirements.
Advocate, champion and model disability inclusion to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and in all aspects of society in Nigeria
Key outcomes expected from this role
A clear country strategy agreed upon and actively supported by all stakeholders.
A growing portfolio of programme work that is developed and delivered to an exemplary standard, achieving agreed outcomes and impact.
A high-performing, agile country team with a culture that reflects CBM Global’s values and champions the foundation principles detailed in the Operating Model.
Strong financial discipline aligned with CBM Global’s standards.
CBM Global and its work with partners is recognized as a driving force for promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and in all aspects of society.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
A minimum of 5 years experience at a senior management level in an international development or humanitarian organization with a track record of success. Experience as a Country Director in an International NGO is an advantage
Experience managing teams to a high standard
Proven experience in strategic planning and project cycle management.
Proficiency and proven experience in financial management, systems, and controls, including institutional grant management.
Proven skills in advocacy with a track record of building and managing effective partnerships and strategic alliances and influencing policy change.
Experience and a track record of identifying fundraising opportunities; successfully securing grants from donor organizations and of building productive relationships with donors.
Knowledge of disability issues and a rights-based approach. Lived experience of disability an advantage.
Skills/competencies/personal qualities
Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building, and employee coaching skills.
A participative management style, involves staff in decision-making processes and makes profitable use of existing competencies
A self-starter. Proactive, resourceful, and entrepreneurial.
Diligent, persistent with a can-do, positive attitude.
Open, clear and inclusive communicator, with the ability to position CBM Global in the public sphere and reach a wide range of stakeholders
Media experience.*
Passionate about effecting change at a global level for and alongside people with disabilities and their communities, with a deep commitment to the vision of CBM Global and sympathetic to our Christian values.
Qualifications/training/education
Relevant academic degree (for example, in development, social sciences, etc.), and/or equivalent background, qualification, and experience.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CBM Global Disability Inclusion Country Director Jobs in Nigeria
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