Medair Country Director Jobs in Kenya
Medair is providing life-saving health, nutrition and WASH services to displaced people and host populations in Mogadishu, Hirshabelle, South West State and Jubaland. Medair is working alongside four local partner organisations to provide services in 12 health facilities serving more than 20 villages and communities.
Our teams also provide integrated multi-sector outreach services in the community for those who cannot easily access the health facility, and have an emergency response capacity.
Key Activity Areas
Leadership and Management
Design, update and evaluate the country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant senior field managers and HQ staff. Take into account community needs, donor criteria and strategies and an exit strategy in order to facilitate the long-term planning and development of the projects in the country.
Support and oversee the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation of the planned activities in accordance with the project proposals and logical frameworks and institutional donor policies and guidelines.
Act as General Manager for the Medair East Africa Board (serve as a Board member and head the secretariat).
Donor Relations Management
Develop and maintain contact with the in-country representatives of relevant funding partners (e.g. institutional donors or private donor organisations) in order to secure funding for the country programme.
Oversee the drafting and presentation of all proposals, operational and financial reports related to the country programme, in collaboration with the relevant senior field managers and HQ staff.
Communications
Develop and maintain relationships with authorities, donors, media, other NGOs and embassies with the objective of raising public awareness and identifying funding opportunities and other potential partnerships.
Financial Management
Support the planning and construction of project budgets, in collaboration with relevant senior field managers and HQ staff.
Manage the spending within the programme in-line with the approved budgets. Analyse projected cash flow, decide on the timing of major procurements, oversee audits and anticipate where over or under spending may occur and ensure necessary action is taken.
Staff Management
Oversee all HR related issues within the programme including job descriptions, recruitment, performance management, development and training, health and safety, team structures, disciplinary action, etc. in collaboration with the relevant staff and managers.
Security Management
Day to day management of security and of the Security Management team (SMT).
Coordination, information gathering and networking with other actors on security issues.
Oversee the updating and implementation of country location security plans, guidelines and manuals.
Ensure
appropriate security procedures and awareness are maintained throughout the country programme.
Take the lead on decision making and contingency planning during security incidents or threats.
Qualifications
University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject. Security management training desirable.
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies
3 years post-qualification experience in a management position.
1 years post-qualification experience in a complex humanitarian emergency.
Advanced leadership and project management skills.
Experience in dealing with donors and government officials.
Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and CHS Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.
Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills. Networking and advocacy skills desirable.
Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner; self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted.
Team-player with good inter-personal skills.
Working Conditions
This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.
The Country Director currently lives in Nairobi, and is expected to visit Somalia approximately once a month. The post may be relocated to Somalia at some point in the future.
Application Process
Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
Medair organisational values.
Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Benefits Package provided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
Then please fill out your application for this position via the apply buttons on this page.
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications and CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Medair Country Director Jobs in Kenya
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