L’ONG CARE International recrute pour ce poste (04 Août 2022)

Informations sur l'emploi

Titre du Poste : COUNTRY DIRECTOR- FRANCOPHONE

Lieu du Travail : Côte d'Ivoire

Description de l'emploi

CARE International est une association humanitaire fondée en 1945 aux États-Unis, à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, avant le Plan Marshall. Il s’agit aujourd’hui d’un réseau international, l’une des plus importantes ONG : en termes de budget, 700 millions d’euros,

 

Work Location : Cote D’Ivoire – Abidjan

Type of Post : Not Applicable

Other Possible Location : Benin – Cotonou

Funding : APPROVED

Expected Travel : up to 20%

Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

*The possible locations for this role include Benin/Togo, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea. Open to both Nationals and Non-Nationals of these countries*

The Country Director (CD) is CARE International’s legal representative in the country of assignment. S/he leads CARE’s strategy and operations in the country towards CARE’s vision and Mission. More specifically, the CD drives for impact that benefits women and girls, address injustice and discrimination, and enhances the lives of poor and vulnerable communities. The CD provides strategic leadership and guidance to the Country Office team and to external partners to:

– ensure that CARE’s role in the country continuously evolves for maximum impact and relevance to the environment

– position CARE as a partner of choice and an influencing voice in reducing poverty and social injustice

The CD is responsible for fulfilling the CI (CARE international) approved “Performance Standards of Country Offices”. S/he oversees the development, funding and implementation of the Country Office (CO) program portfolio. S/he is responsible for adequate emergency preparedness and manages emergency programming and operations. S/he establishes and sustains productive relationships and political influence with government officials, donors and strategic partners. S/he leads the CO’s fundraising strategy and ensures the CO’s financial viability. An organizational citizen, s/he contributes to CI’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, wellbeing 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- S/he also promotes Gender Equality and Diversity among CO staff and in programming.

The CD models new ways of working and drives the teams toward the CARE 2030 vision, fostering innovation, holistic planning and programming and helping to build effective teams, coalitions, and networks. S/he encourages on-going staff development to motivate and strengthen the teams’ resilience in the face of change.

The CD will also be the main responsible and coordinator for the deployment of CARE presence country when applicable. This includes all the main responsibilities above, Strategic and program development, resources mobilization, external relation and partnership, liaison with the hosting government, Human resources management etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Management

Build a strong, innovative senior leadership team and effectively manage all direct reports.

  • Manage direct reports towards high standards of performance through clear roles and responsibilities, on-going feedback and appraisals. Proactively address performance issues through timely constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Establish strong talent management processes and maximize the use of available talent through on-going staff development and career development
  • Ensure succession planning for senior roles (including CD role) and oversee the recruitment and orientation of new senior staff.
  • Foster accountability, leadership, diversity and transparency of operations with the Senior Leadership Team as well as other CO-based advisory and decision-making bodies.
  • Lead a strong and engaged senior management team that leads CO strategic and operational decision making.

Strategy Development

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the CO strategy in sync with the country, regional and global context, and in line with the CI vision and mission.

  • Develop and implement a high quality and innovative strategy, based on thorough contextual analysis, and using an inclusive and participatory process. Monitor and revise as required.
  • Ensure proper alignment with CI and regional strategies and priorities as well as with CARE’s strategic initiatives with a focus on gender equality and diversity.
  • Ensure sound understanding of strategy and approaches by all stakeholders.
  • Oversee the development of an annual planning canvas in line with the CO Strategy. Ensure proper implementation and monitoring of annual canvas by the SMT.
  • Oversee periodic analysis of the operating environment and ensure CARE’s role and operating model are in line with that environment.
  • Design and lead organizational change processes to leverage opportunities and evolve towards the CARE Agenda 2030.

Program Impact and Relevance

Oversee CO programming to advance CARE’s vision and mission, in line with CARE’s standards for program quality. Work in partnerships with others inside and outside of CARE to achieve broad scale impact.

  • Ensure staff and systems are in place to guarantee that CO programs are designed and implemented based on sound analysis (including gender analysis), address the underlying causes of poverty and are in line with CI Programming Principles and the CARE program approach.
  • Ensure that proper monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to demonstrate impact in alignment with regional priorities and CI MEAL standards.
  • Ensure that all initiatives and projects are designed within a program approach and align to CI approaches and outcome areas and report on CI standard indicators.
  • Promote a culture of learning and sharing so that lessons are identified, documented and analyzed for program realignment and advocacy.   Promote continuous learning in the CO.
  • Ensure that disaster risk management is integrated into all programs and that an appropriate emergency preparedness plan is updated regularly. Respond to emergencies when they occur and lead operations in line with CI’s emergency strategy.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of a CO advocacy agenda that supports country office programs and, if possible, is in line with CO and CI priorities.

Resource Mobilization and Operations Viability

Direct the mobilization, management and accounting of all resources in the CO in compliance with CARE policies and donor requirements.

  • Identify and secure adequate funding for ongoing and future program activities on a timely basis. Establish and maintain a Resource Mobilization strategy for the CO.
  • Liaise with in-country donors, CMPs (CARE Member partners) and regional funding structures to maintain a diverse and aligned funding pipeline.
  • Ensure good stewardship of the funding, negotiating acceptable terms and conditions.
  • Develop the funding portfolio with the private sector, in particular in cocoa, cotton and others value chains.
  • Ensure management structure of CO is proportional to CO income.

Operations Viability

  • Monitor the CO’s financial position and ensure the best use of available resources. This includes overseeing the development and review of CO annual budget, proper allocation of shared program costs (cost pools), development of unrestricted requests, review of financial transactions and reports, maximizing cost recovery from restricted grants and follow-up on audit recommendations.
  • Ensure that qualified staff and appropriate policies, procedures and systems for finance and other strategic support functions (e.g procurement, transport, inventory, etc.) are in place and functioning throughout the CO.
  • Ensure adequate risk analysis and internal controls are in place to protect the CO’s assets and to ensure the resources are used in accordance with CI and donor terms and conditions.
  • Ensure appropriate staff adhere to CI standard norms and policies in terms of procurement, asset management, audit, safety and security, financial reporting and overall operations
  • Directly oversee the review of CI standard reports including COMFORT (Country office monthly Finance and Operations reporting Tool).
  • Ensure the CO operations are conducted in accordance with all statutory and tax requirements.
  • The CD oversees safety and security for all staff and visitors in the CO.

Human Resources and GED

Oversee the management and development of CO human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce. Promote an organizational culture where CARE Core Values are practiced, team work is encouraged and all staff have a clear understanding of their role and contribution.

  • Establish a strong Human Resource strategy in line with the CO Strategic Plan and ensure that systems are in place and being properly implemented for recruitment, staff development, performance management and compensation.
  • Lead talent management and succession management in the CO through the implementation of a comprehensive leadership development plan.
  • Ensure Gender Equality and Diversity policies and processes are in place and monitored.
  • Ensure appropriate workplace policies including to ensure fairness and equity are developed and used (e.g. policies related to staff security, to HIV/AIDS, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation, etc.)
  • Actively promote staff wellness by monitoring staff morale and taking action as needed.

External Relations, Partnerships and Advocacy

Develop and enhance relationships, partnerships and networks between the CO, other parts of CARE and external organizations to maximize CARE’s impact on poverty and social justice.

  • Proactively analyses the actors who have the potential to contribute to the achievement of the CO program goals within the broader context including government, private sector, donors and foundations, international and local civil society, academic institutions. Establish and actively sustain productive relationships with relevant actors (inside and outside the country).
  • Play a key role in identifying issues to be addressed to heighten donor and government accountability and maintain CARE’s image and visibility amongst these groups.
  • Contribute to national dialogue on poverty reduction strategies and advocate for change in policies and practice in line with program goals. Support and work effectively in coalitions, networks and social movements to achieve broader impact.
  • Actively participate in the Regional Leadership Team and ensure that the CO contributes to regional and institutional initiatives/priorities.
  • Ensure effective media relations. Act as CARE spokesperson as required.

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

Language

  • Proficiency in both English and French.

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