Country Director Benin- (H/F) At Educo

The Education and Cooperation Foundation (Educo), member of the ChildFund Alliance, is a global NGO for development cooperation that works for children and for the defense of their rights, especially the right to quality education and protection. We work in 15 countries around the world with children and their entourage, for a more just and equitable society. We want to build a world where all children enjoy their rights fully and live with dignity.

Present in Benin since 2014, Educo is currently operating throughout the territory; it has its main office in Cotonou, and branches in Sinendé and Bembèrèkè in the Borgou department, in Natitingou in the Atacora department and in Malanville in the Alibori department.

With a workforce of nearly 120 employees in the country, Educo is carrying out actions in the fields of education, health, promotion of rights and child protection, community livelihoods, Food Security, Wash, national systems building, Political Dialogue, capacity building.

Our office is in full growth and this is creating new and exciting job opportunities. We aim to be a place where people with high potential work and where we offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to develop a professional career.

As part of the strengthening of its’intervention dynamics and its expansion in Benin, Educo is looking for an effective Leader, an agile manager with the ability to adapt and evolve in a challenging environment for our position as Country Director (H/F). This Leader must have a good understanding and appreciation of the context, security, political environment, economic context, etc, social and humanitarian Benin or a comparable environment and above all share our vision and organizational culture.

You are a quality manager and you want to evolve in a growing environment and collaborate with a young and dynamic team ? Do you want to lead an organization that is committed and has a positive impact on the lives of children in Benin and Africa ? We are waiting for your application !!!! Join Educo on an exciting and rewarding position. You will accompany a great team that implements integrated and impacting programs in Development as well as’en Humanitarian Action***.***

Country Director Benin- (H/F)

Number of positions : 01

Location’affection : Cotonou

Nature and duration of the contract : CDD of twelve (12) months including three months of’essay period; with possibility of renewal and to conclude a CDI in case of satisfaction ;
Hierarchy : Management Committee ;

Taking of service : As early as possible in April 2024 ;

Working condition :

• A gross monthly compensation covering housing between 2 800 000 and 3 280 000FCFA depending on the’experience ;
• A health insurance cover covering 80% for the’employee (e), his spouse and minor children for the premises ;
• Training : Unlimited and free access to the in-house’e-learning platform ;
• Other non-exhaustive benefits accompany the position according to country constraints ;
• An international mobility policy for expatriates.

1. Mission. Leading global’action and driving Educo’s strategy in Benin and continuing the work of’extensions in the Gulf of Guinea countries.
2. Essential tasks
3. He/she represents Educo (including legally) and promotes the entirety of his mandate in Benin;
4. He/she guarantees the implementation of the Multi-annual Strategy, the Annual Operational Plan (OAP) of the Country in compliance with the Strategic Planning and internal processes (budget management, budget management, HR and logistics management, quality and accountability) ;
5. He/it coordinates in collaboration with the’ programmes the development of country projects and is responsible for the good management of projects (emergencies and development) in relation to the requirements of donors and the strategy of the Foundation ;
6. He/she is responsible for planning the activities /projects in collaboration with the program staff, and, aligning resources (human and financial) and schedules to achieve the objectives of the programme in the best possible way ;
7. He/she is responsible for improving the program management approaches that are consistent with best practices and new learnings in order to strengthen the quality and build Educo’s capacity to deliver innovative and innovative solutions results ;
8. He/she develops synergies and partnerships with other international and national actors present according to the operational and strategic priorities of Educo ;
9. He/she is responsible for the mobilization of funds and negotiations with donors and partners present in the’ intervention area ;
10. He/she is responsible for the sound financial management, budget monitoring, monitoring and reporting of Educo in Benin.
11. He/she ensures a good flow of operational’information within the delegation, with the region and with the headquarters, and ensures good communication, visibility of projects and the foundation.
12. He/she ensures the good reputation of the Foundation in the country and is responsible for the’ application of institutional rules and policies
13. He/she provides the’ coaching and management of employees/girls under his responsibility, from recruitment to’ until the end of collaborative relationships, and ensures the good practices of’a management respectful of the values of Educo
14. He/she ensures the implementation of’a high-performance security framework, known and respected by the staff.
15. Skills & experiences

The/the candidate must have :

1. Essentials

• Relevant university degree in development and or Humanitarian (BAC + 5 minimum), especially in social sciences (Education, Protection, Rights), Project management/Programmes, management, etc, business Administration or any equivalent Diploma in connection with the fields of’intervention of’Educo ;
• Proven experience (at least 10 years) of performing leadership functions with increasing responsibility in an international environment related to development and humanitarian action in Africa; particularly in the’Education and/or Protection, law of childhood’ ;
• Excellent knowledge of issues related to childhood’, development and emerging universal themes (SDGs..) ;
• Experience in the coordination of Strategic Programs or in the management of regional/multi country projects ;
• Knowledge of donor compliance and financial management requirements
• Strong technical capabilities in communication and representation ;
• Knowledge of national and regional policies related to the fields of intervention of Educo’ ;
• Consortium development and management experience ;
• Excellent knowledge of institutional donors (UN Agencies (UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, EU & ECHO) ; Bilateral (USAID – BHA, AECID, AFD, Lux Dev, JICA, KOIKA) ; Foundation (BMG, etc.) ;
• Fluent French proficiency and work facilities in English.

1. Desirables
2. Experience in a similar position, preferably within’Organisations Internationales ;

• Knowledge of Educo, its programs or experiences of collaboration with Educo would be an asset
• Experience working in the countries of’intervention of’Educo Africa (Benin, Burkina, Mali, Niger or Senegal) ;
• Experience in West Africa’ – Golf of Guinea desired ;
• Experience growing security context ;
• Good knowledge of Benin ;

1. Skills & abilities

• Strong capacities of’analyses/Sense of synthesis/Sense of creativity, organization, and openness of’ spirit ;
• Results-oriented with a strong capacity of’anticipation/Ability to think both strategy/technical and Operational ;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills ;
• Common sense of’autonomy and’initiative ;
• ’adaptation and flexibility capabilities ;
• Great ability to listen, communicate, be flexible and lead ;
• Good capacity for analysis, synthesis and writing ;
• Sense of diplomacy, mediation and advocacy ;
• Good experience in coordinating networking dynamics.

1. COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARD POLICIES

Educo S’ is committed to creating and maintaining an emotional and protective environment that reflects the values of’organization, and, who prevents and pronounces against all forms of violence and physical and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse, sexual abuse, negligence and’ exploitation for commercial purposes or any other type that may harm the health, development or dignity of persons participating in its activities including children, or, or endanger their lives, regardless of gender, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, or any other factor that may be discriminatory, or, with a special emphasis on the conditions of vulnerability of children with a disability. Also,Educo strongly condemns all forms of’abuse and’ exploitation against participants in its programs and projects including children and always provides a response in the event of an alleged or verified attempt or’abuse according to its nature and within the framework of its competences. Educo has put in place normative documents such as :

the Policy for the Protection and Benefit of Children and Adolescents ;

– the Policy of Protection against EXPLOITATION, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PPSEAH) ;

the general code of conduct.

These different policies must be known, signed and respected by any agent S’engaging with Educo.

1. RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE

(1) File screening – (2) Written test – (3) Individual interview

NB : Files not matching the profile and incomplete will not be examined. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test. No fee’ is paid during our recruitment.

With equal experience and skills, female applications will be prioritized.

In case of non-satisfaction, Educo reserves the right not to give any follow-up to this recruitment notice.

Only complete files ( CV + cover letter ) sent will be processed. Additional documents ( diplomas, work certificates, etc. ) will be requested later. Due to the large number of applications received, only the candidates selected for the continuation of recruitment will be contacted again. Thank you for your understanding.

How to apply

The application file consists of a cover letter addressed to the Director General of Educo Globale, a dated and signed Curriculum vitae including a list of at least 3 references corresponding to the last direct supervisors and a copy of the required diploma.

The file must be sent by email to ** felicite.yameogo@educo.org, ** and cv@educo.orgindicating the following reference « Recruitment Director Country Educo Benin ».

Deadline for deposit : sunday, March 10, 2023 at 18:00.