HEKS/EPER Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia
HEKS/EPER Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organisation of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad.
Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
In Ethiopia, HEKS/EPER has country programmes with focus on promoting resource-saving agriculture, effective water management and profitable access to markets for small farmers as well as providing vocational and life skills for young persons.
The focus of the program is on HEKS/EPER has an office in Addis and a small structure in Borana, one of the project implementation areas.
Job responsibilities:
Strategic and thematic leadership for the programme and its development
Managing the office in Addis Ababa and all its staff (administration and human resources management) in compliance with internal and external rules & regulations
Representing HEKS/EPER to different
stakeholders
Monitoring and administrative supervision of the projects and partners, including finances and regular field visits (driving licence required)
Fundraising and acquisition of funding external sources
Active cooperation in pertinent networks, public relations and advocacy
Active contribution to the further development of HEKS/EPER’s international division
Making sure, that relevant safety and security policies are applied
Ensuring the information flow to and from the headquarter in Zurich
Qualifications
Advanced Academic degree with a specialization in one of the fields of work of HEKS and in management
At least 6 years of experience of which at least 2 in similar position;
Proven program management skills in development cooperation and possibly in emergency contexts
Desirable expatriate experiences in senior positions
Strong knowledge of institutional donors’ procedures and reporting system
Excellent communication, representation and networking skills
Sound track record in programme cycle management (including controlling, budgeting and audits)
Able to multitasks, prioritize and work on tight deadline
Proactive and result oriented personality
Good staff management and interpersonal skills and able to delegate and monitor results
Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English
How to Apply:
Please send your complete application (essentials: motivation letter, CV) by 5th November, 2018 to international@heks.ch