Position description
The Deputy Country Director – Programs & External Relations is a key member of the Senior Management Team at a country level, who will support and assist the Country Director (CD) in the overall management and leadership of the country programme. The Deputy Country – Programs & External Relations ensures the proper representation of Acted in the country vis-à-vis government authorities, donors, clusters/sectoral working groups, UN agencies and other NGOs. He/she develops and builds the programme profile in line with the country, regional and global Acted strategy and ensures the funding of its roll-out. He/she ensures an efficient, progressive, cost-effective and responsible growth of Acted in the country through strategic positioning and the quality implementation of projects.
Main duties:
- Positioning and Fundraising
- Context analysis: Ensure Acted has an up-to-date understanding of the country’s socio-economic situation, (donor) trends, needs and gaps, and who does what and where (3W);
- Strategy development and roll out: Take a lead role in developing and reviewing programme strategies and identifying strategic opportunities for expanding Acted’s work in the country;
- Networking, positioning and general representation;
- Donor relationship and proposal development;
- Grant Management.
- Program Technical Support and Coordination
- Technical Support;
- Coordination.
- Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL)
- MEAL Systems;
- MEAL Implementation and Management.
- External Communication
- Management and Internal Coordination
- Staff Management;
- Internal Coordination and Communication;
- Filing.
Qualifications
- At least 4 to 5 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
- Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.
Application instructions
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