Tracking Code: 2013014
Job Description
Function:
Under the direction of the West Africa Regional Director
(the RD) the Director maintains overall responsibilities for the direction and
coordination of all the program/project activities within the Country Program
(CP). The Director is responsible for the development and implementation
of strategic vision which complements global plans of Heifer International and
Africa Area Program (AAP). The Director is responsible for human resource
management and personnel development, including the administration, supervision
and evaluation of personnel. Establishes overall financial management and
budget approval for the CP as well as the establishment and maintenance of
appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems. The Director represents
Heifer International (HI) to the host government, partner organizations, local
institutions, communication media and headquarters (HQ) staff.
Furthermore, the Director will lead efforts to respond to requests for
proposals and other funding opportunities.
Required Skills
Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership and direction to the processes of long, medium, and short term
planning of the CP.
- Develop
strategic framework of the program which reflects Heifer International and
AAP priorities, in order to ensure quality, impact, scale and efficiency
in terms of program cost.
- Establish,
maintain and improve active and regular working relations with authorities
of the host government, donors, communication media, local and
international NGOs, in order to assure the maximum impact and relevance of
Heifer International programs in the country.
- Design
and implement culturally appropriate systems for the recruitment,
orientation, personnel development, management, promotion and supervision
of personnel.
- Establish
equitable policies and practices of personnel compensation and benefits.
- Designs
and implements an organizational structure which is in harmony with the
practices of HI, and is appropriate for the needs of the program.
Defines expectations and evaluates personnel on a regular basis.
- Develop
systems and processes for the CP to assure that programs are well
implemented, and with efficiency in terms of cost.
- Supervises
expenditure control within the budgets and assures the existence and
functioning of systems for the control of all assets, estates, funds,
equipment and installations.
- Develop
well-prepared operational programs and budgets.
- Facilitates
all audits of the CP, and follows up on the implementation of any
recommendations emanating from such audits.
- Assure
compliance with contractual regulations and donor procedures. Submits
timely financial reports to HQ and to the donors as required.
- Follow
the orientations of the CP policies and procedures manual, and assure that
all CP assets are in good working conditions.
- Develop
and design plans to combine long range funding and programming needs,
including expansion, if appropriate.
- Track
funding opportunities with local representatives of funding agencies
(e.g.: USAID, DFID, European Union). Establish and maintain
relationships with these and other funding agencies.
- Prepare
creative and detailed proposals that are compatible with the priorities
and orientations of AAP and the CP.
- Obtain
all the necessary inputs and approvals of AAP, and present opportunistic
proposals to the donors.
- Develop
an appropriate system of monitoring and evaluation to assure that HI
programs are of the highest quality, achieve impact and scale, and that
the programs/projects are well documented.
- Assure
the implementation and evaluations of baseline, periodic and finals,
presents semi-annual and annual reports, donor reports and impact reports,
as appropriate.
- Establish
contact with local and Heifer counsel, and minimize legal
responsibilities and risks to Heifer, and ensure that emergency and
evacuation plans/procedures are established.
- Carry
out fundraising activities while traveling away from Senegal.
- May perform
other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in international development, agriculture
economics, development studies, business administration, or a related field,
plus 10 years of related experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Master's
Degree in the fields of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Resource
Development, Rural Development Administration or other related field plus
a minimum of five (5) years’ job related experience.
- Minimum
of three (3) years of experience in rural development in Africa.
- Minimum
of three (3) years’ management-level work experience, either in a
supervisory or leadership capacity.
Most Critical Proficiencies:
- Knowledge
of income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.
- Knowledge
of and experience with the non-profit/non-governmental organizational
approach, and knowledge of global sustainable development essential;
international experience and knowledge of hunger organizations.
- Skilled
with computers as a tool for word processing, database, email,
spreadsheets, and organizing (Microsoft Office Suite preferred).
- Knowledge
of and compliance with the local labor laws and practices.
- Demonstrated
fluency with speaking and writing English, as well as a working knowledge
of French.
- Strong
organizational skills.
- Knowledge
of human resource policies and procedures.
- Knowledge
of and compliance with the local labor laws and practices in Senegal.
Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate with persons in farm, church, and administrative
settings.
- Proven
team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work
cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several
locations.
- Preparing
and presenting reports in a well-designed and attractive format with
superior attention to detail.
- Strong
commitment to gender equity and empowerment of vulnerable populations.
- Constant
face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues,
domestic and international government officials, and the general public.
- Demonstrated
ability to use participatory management skills with junior and senior HQ
and field staff.
- Proven
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to
individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
- Demonstrated
ability to work with advisory and governing boards.
- Willingness
to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Working
with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Job Location
Thies, Thiès, Senegal
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Job Level
Director
Client
Non U.S. Based Locations
Closing Date
November 1, 2013
