Deputy Country Director for Ethiopia

People in Need Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria Posted 6d ago

Role description

Country Programme Countract lenght Base Line Manager National posting People in Need (PIN)

As a strategic leader, the DCD Programmes:

Together with the CD, leads in fulfilling the strategy, vision and mission of the RDD and compliance with core values and strategic flagships of PIN;
Provides strategic direction to PIN’s programming presence in the country;
Together with the CD, leads in the formulation of the country’s strategy in line with the RDD strategy and its dissemination and implementation through the team;
Ensures that medium-term and short-term plans agreed with the headquarters (HQ) are implemented;
Strives for the diversification of financial resources and leads or supervises proposal development processes;
Together with the Regional direction, CD, Business Development Manager, Program Managers, Advisors, Consortium Managers, she/he initiates new programmes and interventions in new sectors according to the country strategy;
Coordinates the engagement of both development and emergency programme teams to provide a nexus and systems-strengthening approach to PIN’s programme development, and coordinates this effort with representation towards donors, authorities and partners;
Provides strategic leadership on locally led action and civil society strengthening;
Leads the MEAL development and ensures appropriate CFRM mechanisms and Safeguarding and Protection mainstreaming mechanisms are in place and functional;
Reports on the country’s programme performance to the HQ

As a representative of PIN, the DCD Programmes:

In collaboration with the CD formally represents PIN towards current and potential donors, partners, embassies;
In collaboration with the CD formally represents PIN towards national and local authorities;
Is formally as well as informally networking and developing partnerships with all relevant stakeholders for the development and implementation of programmes, including the authorities, local partners, relevant networks and platforms, and the Alliance 2015;
Supports the CD and Communication department in promoting the PIN brand at the country level, visibility and external communication;

As a leader of the team, the DCD Programmes:

Promotes team spirit, a culture of respect, personal responsibility, transparency and openness;
Ensures all staff are aware, understand and comply with relevant PIN policies and rules, including the Code of Conduct;
Is responsible for the recruitment of key programme positions at the national level and contributes to the recruitment done at the HQ level
Provides the senior staff under her/his direct supervision with regular feedback and support

As a responsible manager, the DCD Programmes:

Together with CD, ensures alignment with national policies and international standards;
Ensures PIN and RDD policies are known and respected;
Ensures information sharing and coordination within the Programme Unit and the CP-HQ communication flow;
Promotes a culture of learning, ensuring PIN programmes are based on existing internal and external know-how, in close cooperation with her/his direct team oversees CP Feedback tracker - programme part;
Facilitates relevant and timely reporting via PIN online platform
Ensures regular engagement with the Regional team and HQ Programme, Strategy and Impact (PSI) unit to strengthen programme quality, foster innovation and support strategic programme development and growth

The DCD Programmes is responsible for:

Striving for the maximum safety and security of staff and beneficiaries and ensures an awareness of the risks;
Ensures a balance between the accepted level of risk and the urgency of programmes (as per the Risk Management Policy);

Relevant experience from the development/emergency sector & people management in an expatriate position;
Solid leadership and staff management skills, with a record of managing larger, diverse teams;
Experience within the region and understanding of local dynamics preferable;
Proven international experience in team and security management, fundraising, project development, and donor liaison;
At least five years of relevant experience with excellent spoken and written English;
Reliable and self-reliant personality with a responsible and systematic approach to work;
Dynamic and result-oriented profile, critical analysis skills;
University degree in a relevant field

Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
Salary: 2,559 - 3,114 USD (depending on experience)
Per diems for working and accommodation outside of the duty station depending on the location
Transport Allowance
Bank loan facilities
20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
Medical insurance, including spouse and children
Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
Living cost adjustment allowance
Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars