COUNTRY DIRECTOR , ACORD Mozambique

ACORD(Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development) is a Pan African organisation working for Social Justice and Development in Africa. ACORD seeks to go beyond addressing the consequences of poverty by understanding, challenging and changing the conditions that cause poverty and exclusion through a Pan Africa Programme that unites practical work, research and advocacy operating in 17 African countries. ACORD believes that people have a right to a just and equal society. We are committed to making that a reality for people on the margins of African societies. We work in common cause with people who are poor and have been denied their rights to understand, challenge and change these conditions by working in alliance with organizations worldwide to achieve these aims.

Under the supervision of the Head of Programmes Operations & Development (HPOD), the Country Director will be responsible for overall management of the Programme including providing strategic leadership, programme development and operational management of ACORD Mozambique. S/he will represent ACORD with Government, Local and international Organisations in the country and develop/strengthen partnerships at different levels. S/he will take a leading role in developing, overseeing, reviewing and monitoring of the Country strategy and ensuring the same is aligned with the overall ACORD strategic directions and thematic focus (Food sovereignty & Livelihoods, Gender, HIV & AIDS and peace building & conflict transformation. The Country Director is responsible for developing new programming initiatives and will actively lead the key phases of ongoing programmes projects/programmes management including phase out. S/he will be responsible to ensure cross learning and fertilisation of knowledge across the program in all areas of programming, national, regional and international policies and development issues. S/he is responsible to lead fundraising initiatives ensuring the smooth running of the Country Programme and its programmatic & financial sustainability. S/he is responsible for overall financial and human resources management of the country Programme and ensuring the requisite systems and structures are in place and well functioning. The position will be based in ACORD Office, Maputo with regular visits to all project locations in Mozambique.

Job Summary
• Provide Leadership in the development, implementation, & review of the ACORD Area Programme strategy in line with the overall ACORD Strategic Plan and the country context ensuring continued relevance in the rapidly changing environment • Represent ACORD and its interests in its dealings with government, international and local organisations, network/alliances, media and other partners in Mozambique. Contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of ACORD among these organisations. • Lead the development of the Area Programme providing sound methodological & technical guidance, informed by participatory human rights methodologies, in line with the organisational thematic alignment, programming approach and accountability mechanisms • Ensure that systems and processes are in place for participatory monitoring & evaluating activities, results and impact at programme level and promote organisational learning • Development, implementation and monitoring of research, advocacy and campaign agenda focused on issues of relevance in the country aligned with ACORD’s strategic priorities • Lead the resource mobilization, management of donor relations and ensure that effective grant management systems are in place in line with the overall organisation policy • Ensure that efficient financial management & internal control systems are in place, monitor budgeting process, delivery, documentation & reporting in adherence to organizational procedures • Ensure that comprehensive human resources management policy and practice are in place in accordance with the overall ACORD human resources management manual and the Mozambican labour laws • Ensure that all external communication are made to reflect the objectives and interest of the organisation

Competencies and skills requirements:
• Degree level education in development studies; Degree/higher degree in related-subject (management) is essential • At least 8 year field experience within NGO development programmes in Africa with at least 3 years experience working in senior management position • Previous experience of supervising programmes, human and financial resources management as well as experience in strategy and program formulation and implementation • Knowledge of current thinking on development methods and understanding in the ACORD themes of Food sovereignty, Gender, HIV&AIDS and peace building & conflict transformation • Familiarity with and commitment to participatory methodologies & gender approach to development • Good Report writing skills, excellent oral and written communications skills, creative/open to ideas • Bilingual - Portuguese and English – spoken and written - is an essential requirement for this position.
• Basic Computer Literacy

How to apply:

Apply to: Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House, P. O. Box 61216, 00200, NAIROBI, KENYA Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86 To apply electronically, please complete an application form available at www.acordinternational.org and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box. A detailed Job Description is also available on the website.