Relief International Jobs in Kenya

Relief International Regional Director Jobs in Kenya


Introduction

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Responsibilities

  • The RD will provide guidance, supervision and support to country directors and senior managers.
  • He/she is directly responsible for the overall regional and country strategic planning, successful program delivery and performance management of country programs within his/her region, as well as oversight of the program support operations (security, finance, HR, operations).
  • In addition, the RD is responsible for strengthening regional-level external relations and coordination.
  • For his/her region and countries the RD will identify, and take steps to mitigate organizational risk.
  • He/she will collaborate closely with all departments and support the Country Directors by making resources from the regional support team available, in order to ensure that programs meet stated objectives, are in line with RI’s mission, approach and strategy, meet the needs of partner communities, and are implemented to the highest standards, on time, and within budget
  • The RD also supports all efforts at the regional and country-level in new program development, ensuring that new programs fit within RI’s strategy, are technically sound and meet budgetary requirements.

    Qualifications

  • Demonstrated belief in RI’s core values
    Ten years experience in relevant management positions in development or humanitarian organisations with focus on Africa.
  • Proven ability to set strategic direction, manage high performing teams
    and lead change processes
  • Adequate mixture of field and HQ experience.
    Practical experience of applying development issues at a project or community level coupled with impact assessment and evaluation of poverty reduction and social change.
  • Substantial experience in the financial management of budgets, including preparing financial projections, general financial management and reporting.
  • Proven expertise of leading in fundraising, seeking and securing new donors,
    Demonstrated success at proposal writing as well as management of large and complex grants;
  • Evidence of understanding the challenges of donor and grant/contract management and the implications for program management
    Demonstrated team leadership experience, particularly multi-cultural teams.
  • Experience of working effectively as a team member with colleagues based outside the country.
  • Sufficient computer comfort level to learn new relevant software tools.
  • Proficient English language writing and verbal skills. Ability to communicate in French or Arabic is a plus.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online 26th December, 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Regional Director Jobs in Kenya

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