VSF Belgium East Africa Regional Director Job in Nairobi Kenya
Position: Regional Director East-Africa
Based in: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: 1 year, renewable
Availability: August 2013
Organisation
In Africa, millions of people survive by their livestock. Yet veterinary care is often insufficiently
available. When farmers lose their herds to disease, drought or conflict, they lose everything: their pride, their culture, their savings and their livelihood.
By helping to care for livestock and improve production, the NGO Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium supports local populations in their struggle against hunger and poverty.
In East Africa, our programs focus on livestock dependent communities in Kenya, Uganda and South-Sudan.
Role
The role of the Regional Director for East-Africa is to develop and implement the strategy for East-Africa in line with the mission, vision, values and global strategy of VSF-BELGIUM.
He/she reports to the General Director.
He/she is a member of the Management Team of VSF-BELGIUM.
Responsibilities
Develop the regional strategy and program within the VSF-BELGIUM framework and contribute to the development of the overall strategy of VSF-BELGIUM, incl. identification and development of strategic partnerships
To implement the 3 year regional strategy and defining subsequent annual plans (plans should include budget, HR components, and SMART indicators allowing appropriate monitoring), ensuring that RON activities are within VSFB strategic plan;
To monitor the quality of regional program in the region
To develop a professional technical Regional support unit, so that county offices receive the monitoring and guidance that is needed
To develop effectiveness of RON and field staff through coaching, monitoring, staff performance management, M&E of field activities
To ensure that VSFB complies with donor’s requirements
To ensure that the agreed amount of co-financing funds for the programs in the region is secured, taking into account global needs of VSF-BELGIUM for co-financing
To represent and promote VSF-BELGIUM in the region, incl. advocate the interests of VSF-BELGIUM and its stakeholders with decision makers in the region
To ensure knowledge/expertise is capitalized within the region and shared with teams across VSF-BELGIUM To oversee the regional office in Nairobi
Profile
Education
Relevant advanced university degree
Knowledge and experience
At least 3 years of experience in a senior management position
Experience in strategic planning and organisational change management
At least 8 years of experience in the development and humanitarian aid in Africa and in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas
Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams
Fluent in English
Basic knowledge of French is a plus
Existing network within NGO-donor community in East-Africa would be an added advantage Experience in Project Cycle Management and Result Based Approach
Experience in proposal writing with major donors
Skills
Is able to think strategically and develop a long term plan for a region
Is able to analyse complex situations and to identify priorities quickly
Is able to take decisions and implement them
Is able to establish and maintain good relations with local and international partners, donors and governmental institutions
Is an excellent manager and coach
Is solution- and result-oriented
Is able to manage change
Strives for continuous improvement of quality and incites others to do so too
Is able to instill a good communication climate in a team
Stimulates information sharing and teamwork
Is flexible
Attitudes
Identifies him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-Belgium
Is of impeccable integrity and sets high standards of integrity to others
Displays intercultural sensitivity, displays respect in dealing with others
Is willing to travel regularly
How to apply:
Please send your application letter, curriculum vitae and the names as well as contact data of three reference persons by email to rdeastafrica@vsf-belgium.org.
Application deadline: 18 May 2013
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.
Applications from Kenyan nationals are encouraged.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org, www.veterinairessansfrontieres.be or www.dierenartsenzondergrenzen.be
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