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    Country Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - Cordaid International

    Cordaid International
    Cordaid International Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Cordaid works to end poverty and exclusion. We do this in the world's most fragile and conflict-affected areas as well as in the Netherlands. We engage communities to rebuild trust and resilience and increase people's self-reliance.

    Our professionals provide humanitarian assistance and create opportunities to improve security, health care and education and stimulate inclusive economic growth.

    Job's aim

    Responsible for country legal representation, HR management, fundraising, program implementation, compliance and financial management.

    Specifications of the job

    Responsible for realisation of Country Office targets;the Country Manager plans, manages program implementation and oversees the in-country finance and administration functions.

    S/he ensures the quality of work and provide consistent, professional, and warm relationships with donors, and raise funds to grow the Country Office budget and Cluster budget.

    S/he ensures good relationships with partners both private and public and with other sister organisations (i)NGOs.

    Aim of the Organizational Unit

    Is responsible for realisation of Country Office targets

    Job category/Grade

    Kenya salary scale - Grade x

    Supervisor

    Cluster Director

    Supervises

    Project Managers, Project Officers, M&E and Communication Officer, Program Administration & HR Support Officer, Project Finance Officer.

    KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
    Results and Competences

    Result area & Description

    Strategy proposals

    Monitors the progress and interdependencies of different projects within a Cordaid programme, taking into account the developments in the country/regions, and proposes improvements in the chosen strategy.

    Leads on country strategy design and implements the strategy.

    Cooperation benefits

    Creates partnerships between governmental institutions, donors, partner organisations and (inter)national non-governmental organisations, taking into account the agreed programme results.

    Funds

    Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly advocating for the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in the designated country/region.

    Business/Action plan

    Translates the agreed Country Office targets into a Business/Action Plan for the Country Office, with specific results in designated project areas while securing the connection with the Cordaid strategy.

    Programme Management

    Keeps track of developments within the projects, manages the activities within the team and makes the necessary adjustments, taking into account the business/action plan, governmental policies, donor policies and the allocation of resources and preventing mission creep.

    Financial Management

    Keep track of the financial performance of projects and exploitation budgets, ensuring that the CO operates within the boundaries of its approved annual budget.

    Ensure and be accountable for compliance with donor and internal Cordaid financial requirements.

    National compliance

    Ensures and takes any measures necessary to ensure the country office is compliant with national laws and regulations and manages relations with relevant government institutions to that effect.

    Management sublocations

    Leads sublocations (if existing), decides how much and which kind of contact or guidance is needed and ensures proper communication from sublocations with headquarters.

    Security Management

    Assesses security risks in projects and realises the security of the Cordaid team, consultants and Cordaid visitors, according to the Cordaid's safety & security policy.

    Programme Reports

    Collects information within the programme and reports about the results, specifics and possible deviations following the required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize the impact of deviations.

    Personnel management

    Leads and coaches the multidisciplinary country team on a day to day basis in accordance with the management style of Cordaid, focused on productivity, the professional development of staff and employee satisfaction.

    Coaches staff and leaves room for professional freedom to determine how to execute the work. Builds on the strengths and talents of staff members to improve team performance.
    Emphasis teamwork, project based working and commitment. Ensures efficient use of resources and controls quality of work.

    Integrity

    Showcases integrity standards as outlined in Cordaid's integrity policies.
    Fulfills integrity responsibilities as outlined in Cordaid's Integrity Framework and Standard Operating Procedures.

    Positively contributes to a safe environment within their scope of influence by encouraging dialogue, trust, as well as understanding and adherence to Cordaid's integrity standards and procedures.

    Other

    Any other duties assigned by the Cluster Director


    REQUIREMENTS
    Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

    University or master's degree in agriculture, health, economy, humanitarian aid, international development, or other relevant subject
    Extensive knowledge of (remote) management styles, institutional donor funded programs, program management, international cooperation with local partners, country/region of the Country Office, techniques, reporting standards and languages
    Good understanding of the financial framework, structure and compliance requirements of a country office within the setting of an international NGO
    At least 6 years of progressive experience in managing complex professional programs/projects/offices of international organizations or companies.
    Social skills to bridge cultural or other differences on several locations or from remote distance.

    Behavioral values and skills:
    trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
    Writing skills to clearly formulate strategy and project proposals including expected impact

    Competencies

    Strategic orientation
    Self-motivated, proactive and result driven
    Creativity and Innovation
    Integrity
    Leadership skills
    People management skills
    Results oriented
    Entrepreneurial thinking
    Open, outgoing and reliable
    Ability to work independently under pressure and proactive work style
    Ability to transfer skills
    Gender sensitive

    Key result Areas

    Program implementation
    Program monitoring
    Partnership Management
    HR Management
    Representation/networking
    Donor mapping / fundraising
    Coordination of program activities
    Country Office operation
    Financial management and compliance
    Legal assurance and reporting to government
    Effective staff management
    Security
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