Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 14 Jul 2015
“A seasoned Country Director who will lead and expand our Child Protection, Education and Psychosocial programmes, fluent in French”
War Child Holland’s programme in the D.R. Congo
War Child Holland’s DRC Programme aims to promote child rights and improve psychosocial development opportunities for vulnerable children in Eastern Congo. The programme also focuses on increasing marginalized children’s attendance in formal and non-formal schools (literacy courses and vocational training) and community reintegration. War Child pays particular attention to the problem of gender based violence and economic exploitation. Target groups are ex child soldiers and other vulnerable children and youth. We work in synergy with local and international organizations and governmental institutions. War Child Programme in D.R. Congo will support options for collaboration and exchange with War Child Holland offices in Uganda and Burundi.
The challenge
The Country Director (CD) is based in the office in Bukavu and bears the overall responsibility for the country programme in DR Congo. The CD directly and indirectly manages a team of 5 expats (Finance and Human Resources Manager, Logistics Manager, Programme Development Manager, Grant Management Coordinator and Programme Development Advisor) and approximately 70 local staff. The CD reports to the Head of Field Operations based at headquarters in Amsterdam.
Responsibilities
You are responsible for the realisation of War Child’s country programme in DR Congo. This includes and is not limited to developing and updating the country strategy, planning and reporting (annually and quarterly), monitoring & evaluation and effectively supervising the country team. Capacity building of staff and local partners is part of your challenge. As the Country Director you play an important role in fundraising of institutional donors. You develop and maintain donor relations. Next to this you represent War Child in meetings and coordination platforms. You have the final responsibility for Security Management. You ensure to be well informed on security developments at all times. You ensure that the country security plan is updated on a regular basis and ensure implementation by all staff. You have the final responsibility for finance, office and logistics management (to a large extend delegated to the Operation Support Manager). You authorize investments and manage supplies. You maintain efficient financial control (of cash flows, local payment, etc.) accountability standards, procedures and records. You prepare budgets and budget control. You take action by imminent deficiencies or surpluses.
Your profile
You have at least 8 years relevant experience in an international/ humanitarian context of which 5 years in a senior management position (e.g. as Representative or Country director). Proven experience in Africa (great lakes region) is a must, experience in DR Congo preferred. You have a relevant academic background e.g. psychology, pedagogy, community development, social sciences, international relations. You are bilingual in English and French. You have experience in working with local partners and preferably knowledge of psychosocial, protection and education programmes for children affected by conflict. You have proven experience in financial management (including management of multiple grants). You are diplomatic with strong problem solving and social skills. You are result oriented and stress-resilient, able to cope with deadlines and complex problems. You are a team player and able to work independently. You have affinity with War Child’s mandate. You have proven experience in growing the operations and funding of an organization.
Job location:Bukavu, DR Congo
Contract:War Child Holland is looking for someone committed to invest at least 2 years in this position, starting with a 1 year contract with the intention to prolong
Starting date:As soon as possible
Bukavu is an accompanied posting; the expatriate is allowed to bring a partner to the DRC.
War Child offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands. War Child offers good remuneration and excellent benefits. Please visit our website www.warchildholland.org for more information on the organisation and the programme.
How to apply:
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation before 14 July 2015.Make sure to use the following hyperlink to apply: http://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/45204
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