COOPI Head of Mission Jobs in Ethiopia
Description of the role
The Head of Mission (HoM) provides leadership and strategic direction of COOPI’s operations in the country in collaboration with the Regional Coordinator, and is responsible for the implementation and development of the country programme in line with COOPI’s organisational and country strategy, policies and procedures. The HoM is also responsible for the management and capacity building of the staff, securing donor funding and to represent the organisation to the government, donors, and other appropriate bodies – including clusters, UN agencies and the media.
Main responsibilities
Organization and management
Strategy and planning: verify and proposes to the Regional Coordinator the intervention priorities to consolidate the organization’s opportunity to be more involved in the country. Contributes to the definition of the Country Strategy
Programme extension: coordinate the elaboration, writing and documents’ preparation for presenting new projects
Visibility: cooperate with the Communication and Fund-Raising office for all communication, awareness and fund raising activities implemented in and for the country
Procedures: coordinate and monitor the projects, guaranteeing the correct implementation in conformity with the contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with COOPI’s procedures and management standards
Administration and finance
Economic and financial management: is responsible for the country’s economic result. Supervises the financial management in collaboration with the Country Administrator and ensure – through the administrative function – that all financial reporting deadlines and donor/COOPI’s procedures are respected. Participates to the projects/coordination budget preparation. Has the signature for all COOPI’s bank accounts in the country
Logistics
Country office management: is responsible for all different aspects related to the country office management, such as economic and financial situation, local regulations, office organization charts, logistics, local and expatriate personnel management, in conformity with the organization’s guidelines. Guarantees the respect of the country’s legislation and administrative regulation
Safety and Security
Staff security: is responsible for the expatriate staff security, for the correct implementation and respect of the general security rules.
Human resources
Staff management: is responsible for the local staff management. Participates and supports the Regional Coordinator and the Human Resources office in the selection of the expatriate staff. Coordinates and monitors the country’s expatriate staff management
Reporting
Is responsible to supervise the preparation of projects reports and all the monitoring documents requested
Ensures the transmission of all official and administrative project documents to the central headquarters
Institutional relations
Manages relations with the main institutional donors for the ongoing projects. Represents COOPI in the country/area by engaging in relations with institutions, NGOs, local and international organizations and partners to guarantee the quality implementation of the projects. Is responsible of the organization’s reputation in country
Requirements
Essentials
University degree in relevant subjects
A minimum of five years of relevant working experience is required
At least three years of demonstrated successful experience in international relief and development in a similar position is required
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication, negotiation skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills
Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs and NGOs
Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure
Experience in working in conflict-prone environments a plus
Proven capacity in managing a team is essential
Fluency in English language
Computer literate
Desired
Experience in logistics, procurement and security matters is a strong advantage
Previous work experience in Ethiopia is a plus
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; COOPI Head of Mission Jobs in Ethiopia
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