FCA - Country Director - Jobs in Kenya

FCA - Country Director - Jobs in Kenya

Primary purpose of the country director is to represent FCA in Kenya and exert overall leadership of the Kenya office and staff; to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the programme and the development of new project opportunities with sustainable, strategic and diversified funding.

Duties and responsibilities:

Represent FCA towards authorities in Kenya and ensure that laws and regulations are adhered to.

Lead and direct the staff; oversee activities; plan, prioritize and allocate work assignments, ensuring that they are in line with strategy and compliment the work of others.

Provide strategic leadership and management of FCA’s program in country including all development, advocacy, and humanitarian programming to maximise influence and impact.

Line manage the senior management team and manage the work in the country including: staff, budgets, funding and programme.

Lead and coordinate all Security and Safety aspects of operational/programme planning and contingency responses with the support from Regional Security Manager.

Ensure staff safety and health at work (duty of care), advance good working atmosphere and staff well-being.

Competence and Personal Requirements:

Master’s degree from development studies or related field.

Minimum 5 years professional working experience in a Senior Management Position in development or humanitarian context.

Sufficient knowledge of the context in East Africa and on Kenya.

Thorough understanding of Finnish

education system and policies, especially on teacher training and vocational training. Proven track -record of successful education project/program implementation in similar context(s) an asset.

Basic understanding of the role NGOs can play in peace and livelihood activities

Understanding of humanitarian programming and related quality standards

Fluency in spoken and written English, Finnish language and Swahili an asset.

Ability to work under pressure and stressful environment.

Cultural sensitivity and inter-cultural communication skills.

Capacity of building and maintaining relationships with different actors (donors, local authorities, partner’s staff, head office).

Familiar with major institutional donors´ procedures

Ability to delegate responsibilities.

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and others to accomplish a goal.

Good communication and leadership skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 9th June 2019

For more information and job application details, see; FCA - Country Director - Jobs in Kenya

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