CVT Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia
CVT Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia
OrganizationThe Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life.
We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture.
We offer rehabilitation services to those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota, and we have US offices in Atlanta and DC, as well as offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities
Program Management: Strategically direct program resources in order to achieve program goals. Oversee program operations by coordinating activities with UN, humanitarian aid agencies and government ministries; and overseeing establishment and implementation of program assessments, objectives, activities and evaluations.
Ensure compliance with government regulations and liaise with government officials. Serve as primary liaison with headquarters.
Program Development: Represent CVT with donors, potential donors, international and national organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop funding proposals. Prepare and submit reports required by donors, CVT, and other stakeholders.
Financial Management: Monitor all financial aspects to ensure all CVT and donor-required policy controls are carried out. Prepare and submit forecast budgets and financial plans. Manage the field budgets and spending of CVT Ethiopia programs.
Staff Management: Develop a team of refugee, national and international staff members who are committed to maintaining the values of the organization and achieving program objectives. Hire, train, supervise, manage the performance, and promote the development of team members. Model and implement best practices in staff well-being and professionalism. Ensure compliance with all labor/employment laws.
Operations Management: Liaise with headquarters and ensure policies and plans are implemented and culturally appropriate. Ensure effective coordination of all logistics, including management of facilities, transportation, equipment, furniture, supplies and other acquisitions. Collaborate with partners to meet logistics needs. Oversee the preparation and management of contracts with local vendors, including construction contractors.
Safety and Security Management: Accountable for safety and security management for
the country program. Oversee and support risk management staff and security focal points in the development and implementation of Develop and implement security policies relevant to the country and the region. Monitor security situation on an ongoing basis and adjust practices to respond to evolving security risks.
Partner Relations and Community Building: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community leaders and NGO partners in order to facilitate achievement of program goals.
Other Duties
Participate in other program and organization-wide activities, meetings and trainings. Complete administrative responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
BA degree in international development or related field
6 years of experience in management and team supervision in an international non-governmental organization
Experience with financial management of NGOs
Experience developing and implementing security policies in unpredictable environments
Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations
Graduate degree in international development or related field
Experience living and working in Ethiopia
Experience in a country-level leadership role in an NGO
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Familiarity with mental health programs and experience implementing psychosocial programs preferred.
Familiarity with private, US government, UN and multi-lateral funders.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects across the entire lifecycle from proposal development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to manage self-care and promote staff well-being
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Excellent skills in negotiation and conflict management.
Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet deadlines)
Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability to work in unpredictable, isolated environments, lacking in amenities.
Interest and ability to engage in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the organization
Interest in or commitment to human rights
Ability to travel to field sites 40% of time.
Regularly for 1-3 hours on rough roads and regularly travel to program locations around the country
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CVT Country Director Jobs in Ethiopia
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