Job: Country Director Ethiopia (100%)
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid
In Ethiopia, HEKS/EPER has country programmes with focus on promoting resource-saving agriculture, effective water management and profitable access to markets for small farmers as well as providing vocational and life skills for young persons. HEKS/EPER has an office in Addis and a small structure in Borana, one of the project implementation areas.
HEKS/EPER International Division is looking to recruit a strong candidate by to fulfil the role of
COUNTRY DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA (100%)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent monitoring visits to the areas of implementation of the HEKS/EPER programmes
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details: 1st of March 2019 / 12 months with possibility for extension
Job responsibilities:
- Strategic and thematic leadership for the programme and its development
- Managing the office in Addis Ababa and all its staff (administration and human resources management) in compliance with internal and external rules & regulations
- Representing HEKS/EPER to different stakeholders
- Monitoring and administrative supervision of the projects and partners, including finances and regular field visits (driving licence required)
- Fundraising and acquisition of funding external sources
- Active cooperation in pertinent networks, public relations and advocacy
- Active contribution to the further development of HEKS/EPER’s international division
- Making sure, that relevant safety and security policies are applied
- Ensuring the information flow to and from the headquarter in Zurich
Qualifications:
- Advanced Academic degree with a specialization in one of the fields of work of HEKS and in management
- At least 6 years of experience of which at least 2 in similar position;
- Proven program management skills in development cooperation and possibly in emergency contexts
- Desirable expatriate experiences in senior positions
- Strong knowledge of institutional donors’ procedures and reporting system
- Excellent communication, representation and networking skills
- Sound track record in programme cycle management (including controlling, budgeting and audits)
- Able to multitasks, prioritize and work on tight deadline
- Proactive and result oriented personality
- Good staff management and interpersonal skills and able to delegate and monitor results
- Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English
Please send your complete application (essentials: motivation letter, CV) to international@clutterheks.ch no later than 21st of October 2018.
For further information to the position please contact Regula Hafner (Head of Africa/Latin America Department): regula.hafner@clutterheks.ch
Mehr Infos / Further information:HEKS/EPER