CARE International Recruitment 2018 for Country Director – Jobs in Malawi
CARE International Announce their Recruitment for several positions, suitably qualified Applicant is requested to Apply for CARE International Recruitment 2018. See position below and Closing Date…
CARE International Recruitment 2018
CARE provides equal employment opportunities and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the position advertised below
COUNTRY DIRECTOR
CARE is an International Non-Government Organization and works in 95 countries around the world to support more than 890 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian-aid projects in the improvement of livelihoods and capacities of poor and marginalized households especially women and girls. In Malawi, CARE works in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and local partners.
CARE is seeking a Country Director (CD) based in Malawi who is responsible for fulfilling the CI approved “Performance Standards of Country Offices”. She/he oversees the development, funding and implementation of the Country Office (CO) program portfolio. The CD is responsible for adequate emergency preparedness and manages emergency programming and operations. The person in this role establishes and sustains productive relationships and political influence with government officials; donors and strategic partners. She/he leads the CO’s fundraising strategy and ensures the CO’s financial viability. As an organizational citizen, the CD contributes to Cl’s global strategy, shares knowledge and supports the generation of evidence to inform CARE’s global programming.
The CD is also accountable for competent operational and risk management, including the proper management, well-being and safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE’s resources. The CD models and ensures systematic practice of CARE core values – Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence- She/he also promotes Gender Equality and Diversity among CO staff and in programming.
The CD will model new ways of working and driving the teams toward the CARE 2022 vision, fostering innovation, holistic planning and programming and helping to build effective teams, coalitions and networks. She/he encourages on-going staff development to motivate and strengthen the teams’ resilience in the face of change.
Within Malawi, the CD is responsible for progress in the business plan. Currently, CARE Malawi is balancing emergency response with development program in food nutrition security and adolescent girls. The CD continues to build on staff development, program development and strengthening partnerships and advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Program impact and relevance
- Resource mobilization and operations viability
- Human Resources
- External relations, partnerships and advocacy
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 6-8 years in senior management position in development field
- Strategic and operational Management
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
- Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis
- Demonstrated management skills in a complex international setting
People/Relationship Management
- Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management
- Experience supervising and developing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting;
- Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results
- Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environments
Financial Management
- Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by ability to manage a complex budget
- Effectively follow-up on internal and external audit recommendations
- Ensure donor compliance and reporting
- Information/Knowledge Management
- Ability to establish a learning culture within the CO and to facilitate knowledge sharing across CARE
External Relationships/Fundraising
- Experience in successfully managing various forms of partnerships with national and international NGOs, etc.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts
- Strong representation, influencing and negotiation skills.
For further information about this position and the application process, please follow the link below: http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=4521
Closing date for receiving applications is 20th December, 2018. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse and has a Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy which outlines expected behaviors and responsibilities of all staff and CARE related personnel (consultants, vendors, partners, project participants, etc.). All potential candidates. will be required to complete a Self-Declaration Form and those successful will be expected to sign up to the Code of Behavior contained in the PSEA Policy.
