Country Director, Islamic Relief (Chad)

Contract: One Year Fixed Term

Ref: CD-C/IPD-WAf/1017

Salary: £34,490 per annum *Separate Benefits package

Location: N’Djamena, Chad

PURPOSE OF DIVISION:
Through capacity building and through technical and programme support, the International Programme Division keeps the organisation focused on the socio-economic and humanitarian needs of vulnerable people. The division reinforces IR’s implementing structure to enable these people and their communities to develop themselves sustainably and ensures that the organisation is prepared to respond promptly and effectively to humanitarian crises.

The division increases the organisation’s ability to tackle poverty by developing and fostering partnerships and institutional relationships effectively and proactively and by ensuring transparent and timely reporting to the organisation’s donors.

JOB PURPOSE:
1. To represent Islamic Relief at all levels in-country
2. To strengthen IR’s relations with the wider humanitarian and development community to consolidate and
develop the visibility and image of the organisation
3. To deliver effective programmes according to the Country Programme and Regional Strategies
4. To facilitate professional and systematic communication and cooperation between the different parts of the IR family to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work
5. To lead, manage and develop staff in order to ensure that the country office is capable of fully achieving its agreed targets
6. Risk manage, ensure compliance and quality improvement of the country programme

PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide’s vision and mission.
Essential:
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Work experience working as a Country Director or a senior management role with an International NGO
• Proven track record of working with INGOs in developing countries in rehabilitation; development or emergency contexts
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management
• Knowledge and experience of fundraising from and dealing with EC, ECHO, UN and DFID
• Experience of and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the learning and development of all staff
• An in depth understanding of international development issues
• Gender approaches in relief and recovery Community Development, Social Protection, Food Security, Urban Poverty etc

Experience

•  Experience of managing and mentoring local and international staff
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to others views and perspectives and conflict resolution
• Proven experience in overseeing programmes; understanding of quantitative and qualitative data in support of programme development

Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.