Oversee all programme and support activities in-country,
representing Medair in all issues relating to the country programme, the
Country Director plays a key role in donor relations and manages the country
strategy and the project implementation in conjunction with senior field
managers.
Project Overview
Medair is responding to Emergencies after cyclone or
flooding during the cyclone season (December to April). Medair has implemented
DRM/DRR projects in the past and may implement new ones in the future. Medair
is currently starting a significant 42 months integrated WASH project in the
Maroantsetra and Mananara District to benefit more than 100,000 people in these
remotes areas of Madagascar.
Workplace
Based in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 2 years
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.
- Manage
the overall programme and support functions, including reviewing and
refining the management structures and overseeing the development and
maintenance of operational procedures for individual projects and support
functions.
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, churches, donors, media,
other NGOs and embassies with the objective of raising public awareness
and identifying funding opportunities and other potential partnerships.
- Ensure
that the HQ Communication and Fund Raising (CFR) Department receives
appropriate material for communication and fund-raising activities.
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.
- Ensure
sufficient and appropriate controls are in place to prevent fraud and that
staff receive the required information and training to minimise the risk
of occurrence within the country programme.
Staff Management
- Oversee
all HR related issues within the programme including job descriptions,
recruitment, performance management, development and training, health and
safety, team structures, capability disciplinary action, etc. in
collaboration with the relevant staff and managers.
Security Management
- 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.
Qualifications
- University
degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies /
Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject
Languages
- Strong
working knowledge of French (spoken and written)
- Strong
working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
- 3
years post-qualification experience in a management position
- Experience
in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian
/ emergency programmes, as well as experience in dealing with donors and
government officials
- Experience
of representation at national and local levels
- Knowledge
of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other
international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
- Advanced
leadership and project management skills; committed to consultative and
servant leadership
- Committed
to team-building and able to develop and support other team members
- Team-player
with good inter-personal, networking, advocacy and conflict management
skills desirable
- Good
knowledge of UN, humanitarian actors and current humanitarian debates and
issues desirable
- Capacity
to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
- Creative,
open-minded, flexible, self-learner
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
- Committed Christians;
commitment to the Medair values
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field
programmes
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff,
beneficiaries, external contacts
- Able
to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong
character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to
handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically
fit
Benefits
- A
salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the
position-holder
- Comprehensive
briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security
training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation,
food, and transportation in-country
- Return
flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every
year of service)
- Rest
and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and
food allowance)
- Annual
leave; Death and disability allowance
- Contribution
matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
- Additional
contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
- The
CD is based in Antananarivo, whereas the project is located on the north
east coast of Madagascar, in the Analanjirofo region, north of Tamatave.
Application Process
Please fill out your application for this position
via the click to apply link below. 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.
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