National Director – Talent pool At Jesuit Refugee Service


In order to build a talent pool for its operations in the West Africa and Great Lakes region, JRS is launching a call for applications for the profile of National Director at the regional level.

As a reminder, the JRS West Africa and Great Lakes region includes the following countries: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria.

This position is open to any candidate with the desired profile regardless of their status or nationality.

The benefits and conditions offered for each position will be communicated to the selected candidates during the interviews. Salaries will be aligned with the JRS salary scale.

POSITION DESCRIPTION OF NATIONAL DIRECTOR (E)

Main responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the JRS Regional Director West Africa and Great Lakes, the National Director leads and supports the work of JRS at the national level of the JRS operation in the country of intervention .

General objective of the position:

Lead JRS-related staff and systems to be efficient and effective, and create a motivating, inclusive and productive working atmosphere.

Expected results :

  1. Development, coordination, supervision, and capitalization of current and future projects based on the needs of the populations and financing opportunities;
  2. Represent JRS and strengthen professional relationships with the different religious communities and in particular the Jesuit community, civil authorities, international organizations, NGOs, United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors;
  3. Improvement and optimization of the functioning of coordination and continuity of JRS bases in the country of intervention;
  4. Ensure the execution of the fundraising strategy to ensure the financial stability of the operation;
  5. Support the Program Manager in his/her management of the development of proposals and facilitate the implementation of the projects

practical/logistical/administrative of interventions;

  1. Ensure coordination with all stakeholders at the security management level to ensure the safety and well-being of personnel.

1. Development, coordination, supervision, and capitalization of current and future projects based on the needs of the populations and financing opportunities:

  • Coordinates the development, writing and preparation of documents necessary for the presentation of new projects (narrative and budget), with the support of the regional and international office;
  • Supervises the development of narrative and financial reports, the implementation of internal audits and/or external evaluations in compliance with set deadlines;
  • Carry out field missions to supervise activities;
  • With the support of the Program Manager of the national office, checks the updating of monitoring tools (indicators, activities, financial) in conjunction with project managers;
  • Measures the impact of projects on populations;
  • Ensures proper compliance with donor procedures and contractual obligations, particularly with regard to purchasing, human resources and accounting.
  1. Represent JRS and strengthen professional relationships with the different religious communities and in particular the Jesuit community, civil authorities, international organizations, NGOs, United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors:
    • Represent JRS during meetings with authorities or technical services of the State;
    • Ensure the active participation of the JRS in coordination meetings (clusters, general coordination);
    • Maintain good relations with operational partners (national and international NGOs) and other humanitarian actors;
    • Maintain good relations with the Jesuit community and the different religious communities;
    • Ensure good communication and collaboration with all humanitarian and non-humanitarian partners;
    • Intensify relationships with donors, particularly those with whom JRS is not currently working, and ensure the promotion of our actions on the ground.
  2. Improvement and optimization of the functioning of coordination and continuity of JRS bases in the country of intervention:
    • Support the team in achieving their annual objectives and in their professional development through continuous support;
    • Supervise local and expatriate staff, and supervise all administrative, technical, financial and logistical functions in the countries with the support of the regional office;
    • Serve as a model/example of good communication and sharing

information and intense team collaboration, and ensure that the rest of the team follows the example;

  • Ensure the sharing of information and the continuity of the operation of the office by ensuring that all data is regularly updated in SharePoint;
  • With the support of finance staff, supervise the economic and financial management of bases and all projects;
  • Participate in the selection of personnel in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager of the national office and supervise the correct management of personnel;
  • Carry out or supervise the evaluation of all staff to guide the renewal or not of contracts and to promote their professional development;
  • Disseminate the internal regulations, code of conduct, and other procedures to ensure the well-being of staff and our served populations.
  1. Ensure the execution of the fundraising strategy to ensure the financial stability of the operation, support the Program Manager in his/her management of the development of proposals and facilitate the implementation of the practical aspects/ logistics/administrative of interventions:
  • Supervise the coordination of the process of presenting new projects

(narrative and budget) with the support of the regional and international office;

  • Raise funds for projects, through contacts with “local donors” (embassies, representations of international agencies, United Nations agencies);
  • Supervise the development of narrative and financial reports, the implementation of internal audits and/or external evaluations within the set deadlines;
  • Carry out field missions to monitor activities;
  • With the support of the program manager and the regional office, check the updating of monitoring tools (indicators, activities, financial) in conjunction with project managers;
  • Measure the impact of projects on populations;
  • Ensure proper compliance with donor procedures and contractual obligations, particularly with regard to purchasing, human resources and accounting;
  • Work on improving logistical aspects to facilitate the timely implementation of activities (vehicles, means of communication, etc.).

5. Ensure coordination with all stakeholders at the security management level to ensure the safety and well-being of staff

  • Work on improving logistical aspects for staff safety (wheels, means of communication, etc.);
  • Ensure compliance and application of the SOPs and the security plan by all members of the team, starting with themselves;
  • Facilitate capacity building of the entire team in terms of security;
  • Ensure JRS participation in security meetings (UNDSS, INSO) and inform the regional and international office of any change in the security context;
  • Update the security plan, ensure its dissemination/understanding and proper application by the teams;
  • Inform the regional and international offices of any security incidents at JRS bases, and follow the advice of the Chief Security Officer (Andy Brown).

6. The National Director is also responsible for any other task necessary for the successful and timely completion of projects. A monthly report must be sent to the Regional Director on the work carried out in the field.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Higher education in political science, development/humanitarian aid or equivalent;
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar function and/or in the international cooperation sector;
  • Experience in managing development and emergency projects;
  • Excellent sense of organization, management and planning;
  • Excellent computer skills and main software;
  • Perfect command of French and English (written and spoken);
  • Knowledge of the procedures of the main donors (EU, UNHCR, ECHO, UNICEF, BPRM, other major donors.)
  • Good reporting capacity;
  • Good management and personnel management skills;
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a difficult context, under pressure and in an often uncomfortable environment;
  • Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural context;
  • Respect for the values ​​and mission of JRS;
  • Develop a sense of advocacy;
  • Willingness and ability to travel in the field.

How to apply

Anyone wishing to be part of the JRS talent pool for this National Director profile is invited to send us their CV within the required deadline.

The CV must contain the names and professional email addresses of three (3) reference people, which must include the direct supervisor and the HR Manager.

Any request not scrupulously respecting these conditions will be systematically rejected.

Application files must be sent to the following address: waf.recruitment@jrs.net.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday May 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Cameroon time.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for a test and/or interview in the event of an official job opening for this position in the region.

Any incomplete file or sent after the deadline for receipt of files will be systematically rejected.

NB: Female applications are encouraged.

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