Responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of Water for Good operations in the assigned national office, including program direction, national strategy development, and, the quality, innovation and impact of the program, emergency preparedness and response, human resource management and talent development, financial and asset management of the organization, and, resource acquisition, stakeholder representation and administrative operations.
The country director is expected to demonstrate progress in achieving the measures of the operational objectives. He/she plays a leading role in the management of the programme and operations in the Central African Republic and continuously evolves them to make them more relevant, relevant and, more efficient and innovative. He/it will operate as the highest representative of Water for Good in the country and is responsible for ensuring that its profile and reputation with stakeholders is strong and reflective organizational values, operating principles and the Mission. The country director is the interlocutor who makes the link between global priorities and specific national plans.He/she must work in close consultation and coordination with regional and global teams to carry out the tasks/responsibilities related to his position.
Responsibilities and Tasks Overview :
- Ensure that the organization is recognized by stakeholders (relevant government authorities, donors, other NGOs, media, etc.) as a development actor, and, a credible point of reference and a leader on issues related to sustainable water.
- Leading the development and implementation of quality national strategic and operational plans, adapted to the local context and reflecting global priorities.
- Oversee the recruitment, orientation and performance of senior management personnel and the development of middle management personnel; demonstrate sound commitment, strong senior management teams, and, a culture of innovation and effective talent management.
- Strengthen the financial sustainability of programmes and operations through a dynamic resource development effort, sound financial ratios and effective budget administration.
- Oversee grant acquisition and management efforts in the country by ensuring the long-term health of the portfolio and the achievement of annual objectives.
- To lead the quality of the programme in the country, ensuring the quality of the implementation of the programme strategy that integrates child protection, and, the timely and quality completion of monitoring and evaluation processes, the adoption of quality standards and guidelines and the efficient use of global and regional programme resources.
- Develop the reputation and brand of Water for Good with governments and other stakeholders to preposition, defend, and, to network and enhance the profile and reputation of influential people important to advancing the sustainable water agenda.
- Ensure the proper use of Water for Good’s financial, human and physical resources in pursuing quality programs for sustainable water, and, and ensure that adequate internal controls are in place to protect Water for Good’s financial and non-monetary assets and that they are used in accordance with policies/procedures of the organization and the terms and conditions of the donors.
- Oversee the development and lead implementation of an effective disaster risk management strategy and plans in the country.
- Interact with key donors and volunteers when they visit the country and maintain relationships with them.
Professional experience and qualifications :
Qualifications required :
- 6 Years of experience in a senior management position in the field of international development; experience as a country director, head of mission or equivalent experience is highly appreciated.
- Experience in responding to natural disasters and man-made emergencies
- Experience in managing programs supported by large institutional grants desired
- You have demonstrated strong skills in managing complex programs and a large number of employees.
- Experience in WaSH programming.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French
- Demonstration of high-level interpersonal and intercultural skills, including the ability to establish collaborative relationships internally and externally, while being sensitive to cultural, ethnic issues, social and political.
- Ability to solve problems in a pragmatic way, to plan an action plan using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward-looking capacities to achieve an effective resolution.
- Technical expertise demonstrated in areas such as project, budget and resource management.
- Strong leadership skills in areas such as promoting teamwork, developing and motivating others, managing change, conflict resolution, and, initiative and flexibility.
- You have a strong vision, a strategic planning, an implementation and an efficiency under pressure, you are results-oriented and proactive and you have the ability to perform multiple tasks at once.
- Ability to support the innovation and organizational changes needed to improve organizational effectiveness; help others successfully manage organizational changes.
Training/Certification :
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of development/social sciences, organization management, leadership, logistics, strategic planning or other related disciplines. An additional qualification in resource mobilization would be a plus. A master is preferable.
Desired qualification: The mastery of the sango is an asset.