For those in need! We strive for lasting change for those who live in poverty, are excluded, or are caught in a crisis! We help over one million people annually. When a disaster or a crisis occurs, we provide humanitarian assistance and support communities to rebuild themselves. At the same time, we invest in structural solutions for poverty and social exclusion. In our work we are accountable, compassionate, determined and locally led.
Dorcas is active in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Local colleagues lead our 14 country offices.
Dorcas started to operate in Albania at the end of 1991, and now there are two main project regions: Kukes in the North and Korca in the South-East of Albania. We focus there on helping and empowering marginalised people, such as unemployed youth, neglected elderly and people from Roma communities. The two main programme concepts focus on Social Empowerment and Protection and on Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Through these programs, Dorcas Albania impacts many. The country office aims to become a leading organisation in the development of Community Safety Nets (community-based support networks) for elderly.
Are you a strategically mission driven leader who has heart for the excluded and do you have experience with entrepreneurship? Then please apply for:
Country Director Albania
Employment: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Duration: 1 year with the intention of a fixed contract extension
Posting: Korca, Albania
The position
As our new country director you are responsible for developing and implementing the Dorcas strategy in Albania. To ensure the strategy is implemented successfully, you will lead the country office and further develop Dorcas’ operations. Within the framework of an agreed country annual plan, you will deliver high-quality programs and will successfully pursue fundraising opportunities. Also, you will maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders and will ensure sound financial management. Together with your team and with support from our International Office you are responsible for the long term and overall success of our programs in Albania. As country director you will also focus on team management & development and quality control & evaluation. You report to the COO at our International Office in the Netherlands.
The Country Director will be responsible for:
Your profile
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high energy professional with significant experience in program management in humanitarian aid or international development, to be part of a dynamic country organization. Specific requirements include:
Other:
What we offer:
Dorcas offers the opportunity to become part of a growing International NGO with a dedicated team of professionals. Dorcas offers a suitable pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.
Interested? Kindly send a cover letter and resume (both in English) no later than October 1st to Lukas Goossens ([email protected]). In your cover letter please reflect on your motivation for wanting to become part of Dorcas, being a Christian organisation.
For more information about this position or the recruitment process, please contact Peter Palsma, the COO of Dorcas at [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Recruitment is subject to successful completion of all applicable background checks, including references and criminal record checks. An assessment can be part of the application procedure.
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