Code: SR-00-1126
Duty station: Nairobi with frequent field missions
Starting date: 01/11/2019
Contract duration: 1 year
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Supervision of: Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Mission
Dependents: n/a
General purpose of the position
The Regional Director represents INTERSOS in the geographic area of her/his competence and, in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, has the responsibility of management, strategic planning, implementation of the strategies and achievement of mission objectives.
The Regional Director represents the Organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment on the basis of directives conferred by the Director of Programmes.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and referring to the region of assignment:
Design strategies, define territorial areas and sectors to be privileged, programming and planning of activities together with the Deputy Regional Director
In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director guarantee the implementation of the regional strategies and analyse the critical factors of contexts
Is responsible of the overall security in the geographic area of his competence and of the implementation of security protocols and policies
Is responsible of relations with donors, stakeholders, authorities and representatives of beneficiaries and collaborate with Head of Missions and project leaders in the management of these relations
Is responsible for the identification and elaboration of new project interventions:
â—‹ direct and support Head of Missions and project leaders in designing, setting up and implementing new projects
â—‹ in agreement with the Director of Programmes approves project proposals before the submission to donors
Follow up, in coordination with Regional Finance Coordinator, the approval process at HQ level of project proposals before submission to the donors. Link with Director of Programmes and Secretary General for the approval of projects that involve a high risk in accordance with the provisions of the risk analysis
Supervise implementation of projects (constraints and rules of the donors, consistency and technical-methodological congruity, quality of resources, effectiveness of results efficiency)
In collaboration with the Heads of Mission guarantee the application of INTERSOS and donors administrative procedures for the efficient and transparent management of projects, offices and countries of its competence
In collaboration with Human Resources department supervise management of Human Resources and atmosphere in the missions:
â—‹ collaborate to the recruitment of international Human Resources of the geographical area
â—‹ motivate, direct and support managers and teams encouraging cohesion and motivation
â—‹ promote orientation and training sessions for the operators of the region
â—‹ appraise the performance of Head of Missions and is responsible to discuss the evaluation (IRP) and the achievement of objectives. Support the Head of Missions in the evaluation process of the project leaders
Ensure the constant and timely sharing of information and regular communication inside the Program Department to facilitate the adjustment of actions referring to coordination, monitoring and control of the project activities
Required profile and experience
Education
Advanced university degree in human sciences or international relations
Professional Experience
Field working experience of at least five (5) years in managing humanitarian programmes with increasing responsibilities
Professional Requirements
Good knowledge of humanitarian architecture;
Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management;
Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors;
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MSOffice
Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO and UN ways of working
Languages
English& French; Italian a strong plus
Personal Requirements
Strategic vision, leadership, people management;
Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in a very complex contexts;
Creative competency to set up new strategies, new projects, new tools;
Problem solving attitude;
Good team player with strong initiative;
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations
