Concern Worldwide Country Director-Somalia Jobs in Kenya
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a coherent country programme that contributes to achieving Concern’s global strategy and objectives in particular addressing emergency needs of refugees.
Provide leadership in the overall effective planning and direction of Concern’s programme and operations at country level.
Build strong and committed team of national and international staff adhering to
Concern policies and procedures and applying key principles of transparency, accountability, good stewardship and participation.
Create and maintain shared vision, amongst all Concern staff, of Concern’s programme aims and objectives and their role in achieving these.
Lead and support in strengthening coordination and collaboration within teams and across all teams, maintain and ensure constructive communications, contribute to a positive working environment.
Take overall responsibility for the security and safety of Concern personnel and resources.
Be responsible for participatory development and implementation of the Country Security Management Plan and Standard Operating Procedures.
Liaise with necessary external bodies to keep abreast of current affairs in order to maintain an awareness of economic, political, humanitarian and security developments.
Ensure a functioning Security Focal Group (SFG) and keep up to date with security incidents at central and field locations.
Work with the SFG to ensure the development and maintenance of effective security systems for Concern employees, programmes and property including the regular revision and implementation of the Security Management Plan.
Report any security threats and incidents to the Regional Director.
Lead the strategic development and implementation of programmes in line with Concern organizational strategic plan and following the Concern Project Cycle Management policy including proposal writing and sourcing funding.
Ensure effective coordination of technical inputs (e.g. Head Office advisors) in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes.
Take lead in ensuring targets of the country level funding strategy are met, and establish productive working relationships with donors and be responsible for undertaking country level negotiations related to securing funding, programming contracts, and reports.
Develop partnerships with local NGOs through the application of Concern assessment tools
Manage the country programme effectively including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate monitoring and controls are established and maintained at all levels by working with programme and systems managers, staff and where relevant partners.
Provide adequate leadership and support to programme managers in setting up high quality standards and implementation of programmes to include equality, prevention of GBV and DRR.
Ensure that all programmes are implemented and completed according to programme documents including agreed plans and budget, and in compliance with donors and internal policies.
Maintain effective communication and liaise with Concern Head office in Dublin and ensure that high standard internal and donor reports are produced and submitted in timely manner and in line with relevant targets and objectives.
Other Duties
Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
Advance Degree preferably in social science or development management or business management or related discipline.
At least 5 years’ overseas experience in management and coordination of humanitarian interventions and emergency response with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior management position.
Experience in insecure and complex contexts and environments.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage change effectively.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability/confidence to engage and represent Concern at public forums, media and donors.
Strong coordination and conflict resolution skills.
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Good coaching, motivational, facilitation and capacity-building skills.
Dynamic and willing to take initiatives to complete assigned task, and work independently.
Delegation, time management and prioritizing skills and coping with broad range of demands.
Willingness to travel regularly to the project sites.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Concern Worldwide Country Director-Somalia Jobs in Kenya
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