Regional Director, Central and East Africa

Key Responsibilities:
Regional Strategy Execution

Lead execution of conflict geography and country strategies, including facilitating regular review of the strategy execution at the conflict geography level
Lead on shifts in the geographic coverage of the program portfolio, including opening and closing offices, identifying new sub-offices, in line with the conflict geography strategy
Oversee annual planning (OKRs) for each country and regional team and facilitate regular review of performance dashboard and OKR progress
Ensure that program design is aligned with strategy

Business Development

Support the engagement of country and conflict geography leadership with current and new donors in line with annual targets and in line with Search’s program development strategy
Actively participate in prioritized bids including: contributing meta-level strategic inputs at the design phase, cultivating strategic partnerships, ensuring that the resources proposed will enable compliant and timely implementation with attention to minimum capabilities in each conflict geography
Collaboration with the Africa Program Development team on prioritization of country bids, as well as internal competitions

Program Management

Delivering a range of management, technical, and operational support to empower and enable program leaders to achieve time, scope and budget objectives as per their OKRs and the conflict geography strategy
Ensure program implementation in compliance with Search and donor policies and regulations
Ensure that program implementation teams are equipped with access to Search’s library of tools and methodologies, and that they embrace a culture of reflective practice and adaptive management
Maintain ongoing communication and close collaboration with key donors and partners to ensure strong relationships during implementation
Supervise the program support team, ensuring quality and timely grant management support that responds to risks and opportunities

Personnel Management

Recruit, supervise, mentor and support the professional development of country leadership teams and the regional program management staff
By empowering staff and leading by example, promote a culture of inclusion, learning, support, diversity and innovation
Demonstrate and promote Search’s culture and values
Working with relevant colleagues, supervise ethics inquiries and related actions

Finance, Administration & Operations

In coordination with the Finance department, ensure that the leadership in the portfolio ensures efficient and compliant financial management of the program portfolio. This includes regular participation in organization-wide financial performance reviews, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting and review of performance as per revenue targets
Ensure efficient and compliant opening and closing of country offices in line with Search’s strategy
In coordination with the Human Resources and Administration department, support on mitigating risk and efficiently managing security, legal, safeguarding, or other operational challenges
In coordination with the Senior Manager – Safety and Security, ensure that minimum standards are adhered to throughout the program implementation portfolio in each country and the region

Thought Leadership, Reputation and External Relations

In coordination with the Global Affairs and Partnership team, develop and strengthen new and existing relationships with public and private sector donors and work to position Search as a partner of choice
Represent Search’s regional portfolio and thought leadership with current and prospective donors, professional networks and other key stakeholders
Promote interregional and global learning through the support of thought leadership through regional exchanges and peer learning
Assess and keep abreast of the emerging trends in international peacebuilding, including business intel on opportunities

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in conflict resolution, international relations, international development or a related field; or appropriate degree complemented with experience
At least 4 years of working in Africa and in a cross-cultural environment
Minimum of 12 years of program management experience at a senior level, preferably in peace building or a related field
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team, with attention to coaching and managing performance, and professional development of staff
Successful track record of fundraising and excellent skills in the cycle of design and proposal development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Fluency in English, required; fluency in French is an added advantage
Excellent financial literacy and management skills, including a familiarity with the basic compliance requirements of major donors
Ability to respond collaboratively in situations of uncertainty, ambiguity /or conflict
Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of time
Experience in overseeing a complex portfolio, involving matrix relationships with other teams and departments, as well as remote supervision of diverse teams
Significant field experience in managing multiple projects, multi-tasking, clear delegation and follow-through
Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, local government officials, and international donors

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