Jan 4, Solidarités International Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia

About Us

Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter.

Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the Mission

SI is currently expanding its presence in East Africa and is looking for Country Director to developp mission in new countries.

The team will be composed of an Head of Programs and Head of support Services, FCs will be deployed in the intervention areas. The mission is in the opening phase and the organization chart is evolving.

About the Job

General Objectives :

The Country Director is the Solidarités International official representative in the Country. She/He is in charge of the development and smooth running of the mission. She/He proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been validated.

With the Head of program, She/He monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the Solidarités International charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures.

She/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and with the Head of support services, supervises the administration of these resources. She/He coordinates the teams in place and is the final responsible for the security on the mission. She/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.

Issues and Specific Challenges

Coordination and strategic orientation

Resource management

Human Resource Management

Security

Relationships with financial donors / fund-raising and Representation

Priorities on the 2-3 First Months

Ensure the Kick off / launching of new projects (ECHO and CDCS) and the deployment / recruitment at Capital and fields level

Develop new project and ensure communication with donors and partners

Coordinate, participate to the setting up / building up of the coordination team

Oversee the switch to regular administrative processes in compliance with country regulations.

Your Profile

Education / academic background:

Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline.

Specific Skills and Experience:

Experience of mission opening phase

Experience working in contries with strong administrative regulations and in coordination with local authorities

Strong knowledge of principled-based and experience of diplomatic approaches

Good reporting and writing skills

Previous experience and achievements in working in consortium and strong partnerships with NGOs locals and internationals (MoUs, negotiations, governance…)

Proven ability to deal with donors and operational partners

Knowledge / experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter) is an asset

Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of team’s members. Must be able to make sound management decisions in difficult situations and also be able to work in a participatory manner with colleagues.

Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task

Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibility

Cross cultural sensitivity and great team player

Proven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategy

Capacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertise

Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset

Prior experience in East Africa would be considered as an asset

Language:

English compulsory, knowledge of a local language would be an asset

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia

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