Peace Winds Japan Country Representative Jobs in Kenya
About Peace Winds Japan
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world.
PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in the shelter, WASH, supply chain support, food security to improve the living environments of refugee and host populations while promoting integration and sustainable solutions for protracted refugee situation in Kenya.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Country Representative provides strong leadership in innovative and solution-based humanitarian and development assistance in PWJ’s Kenya Programme and Operation. The Country Representative holds accountability in all aspects of the country’s operation and leads in program management and control, strategy development, resource mobilization, capacity development of the country and field teams, donor and partner coordination, and advocacy. The Country Representative provides oversight in while delegating specific duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
Partnership Development and Relationship Management
Communicating PWJ’s approach and values to external actors
Build and manage high quality relationships with donors, government, CSO and private stakeholders
Own revenue targets by proactively seeking out funding opportunities in-country while maintaining a robust opportunity pipeline to sustain growth
Work with national and local government officials to secure permissions for maintenance and expansion of programs
Program Management
Design visionary work-plans and build accompanying budgets ensuring the country meets targets and a high bar of operational excellence across all programs
Backstop, manage, and guide an operations team in overcoming challenges, staying on schedule, and delivering quality results.
Be accountable for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with
Internal Audit
Collaborate and coordinate with senior management teams in order to safeguard our beneficiaries and prevent misconduct, including designing and implementing appropriate control measures
If necessary, provide leadership and oversight of investigations of alleged misconduct, ensuring zero tolerance for fraud and safeguarding standards
Team Management
Motivate and coach a large team, including direct management of the county and field management teams
Build capacity of management staff members by ensuring that they have clearly defined metrics for success, regular feedback on progress, and growth opportunities
Designing and implementing initiatives that promote PWJ’s values into team practices while monitoring and actioning feedback from the team
Take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of the PWJ team
Ensure country operations are in compliance with registration and regulatory requirements.
Strategic Planning
Lead strategic planning for PWJ in Kenya
Set and manage towards country goals, that create a roadmap for achieving strategic goals in Kenya
Required Skills And Experience
Bachelor’s degree or above in social science, international development, economics or other relevant field
10+ years of relevant experience – e.g., in non-profit country management, organizational leadership, partnership development, program management, consulting
Experience fundraising from major institutional and trust donors, especially the government of Japan and Japan Platform
Outstanding relationship management abilities, including the ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.
Experience leading government and external stakeholder partnerships in Kenys
Enthusiasm for fast-paced, evolving environments whilst maximizing the long-term sustainability in the humanitarian and development nexus
Team management experience, including hiring and building teams
Good organizational and/or project management skills
A high degree of autonomy and resourcefulness.
Problem solver: you look at problems with an analytical and iterative mindset, with a strong framework for prioritization.
Professionally proficient in English and Japanese.
Alignment with PWJ’s vision and mission
Active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (Max 5 pages) as one pdf document to: [email protected]. In your cover letter please reflect on your motivation for taking this post and indicate your expecting salary range.
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