MzN Consulting Country Directors in East Africa

ABOUT US

MzN | International is a non-profit association of development and aid professionals working with NGOs and donors to make humanitarian aid more efficient. With more than 75 staff and consultants in more than 12 countries, we apply our expertise and network to help with fundraising, recruitment, finance & grant management, training, and other services to increase their impact.

We are currently looking for Country Directors for various countries in East Africa – Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda.

WHAT WE OFFER

Candidates who are successful in their application will receive an attractive salary and remuneration package. Candidates may be considered for more than one of the posts currently available without having to submit multiple applications. This process ensures that candidates can apply efficiently and that the best candidates are matched with the most suitable post. Candidates will become part of a modern and professional consulting company putting the needs of the beneficiaries and NGOs first. Our aim is enhance the efficiency of humanitarian action.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination

• Develop country strategy and operational plans and ensure programmes and advocacy are in line with the country strategy, operational plans and budgets • Develop and maintain efficient and effective operating systems and ensure compliance with internal operational standards, as well as with donor requirements and local law. • Ensure security and safety procedures are up to date, and shared with and followed by staff • Ensure that all team members coordinate, plan and implement all activities to meet the objectives • Prepare for and implementrapid and effective responses to emergencies

Administration, Logistics, and Finance

• Oversee management of grants including the appropriate expenditure of funds • Responsible for the financial integrity of the programme, ensuring resources are utilised cost effectively, and activities are implemented in accordance to available budget • Work in close co-ordination with the SMT, overseeing proper execution of the programmes
• Ensuring all administrative responsibilities are met and finances are in good order • Provide oversight to all logistics, including procurement, fleet and office management, warehousing, shipping, vehicles, etc. • Ensuring procedures and practices correspond to legal requirements Fundraising and Grant Management • Liaise with current and future donors to advance programme ideas, apply for funding and share information on the status of programmes • Ensure proposals are drafted in a timely and professional manner in a format consistent with organisation’s and donor guidelines, and are reviewed and approved by HQ prior to official submission Representation • Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors, authorities and peer organisations • External representation of the organisation • Responsible media coverage of events, issues and programs

HR Management

• Line management of management team, ensuring effective management of programme staff • Oversee recruitment of local staff in accordance with labour laws • Ensure adherence to contracts, guidelines, and internal rules • Ensure effective implementation of staff performance reviews • Coordinate weekly and ad hoc team meetings, as well as MT meetings to ensure that the team works harmoniously to meet the needs of the programme

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development • At least ten years of professional experience, of which at least four years in a senior management position, preferable in developing countries • Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to provide strategic support for multi-sector and/ or multi-country programmes • Experience in overseeing and managing budgets and administration systems • Knowledge of requirements , and experience in budgeting and reporting to major donors (USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies, WB, EC, AusAID, EuropeAID) • Proven experience in staff management, supervision, staff development, training, and capacity building • Strong negotiation, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams • Safety and security management experience • Computer literate (i.e. MS Word, advanced Excel, Email communication software (e.g. Outlook), Internet Explorer, financial systems) • Excellent written and spoken English, professional fluency in other languages is highly desirable

How to apply:

MzN | International will evaluate CVs based solely on the above required qualifications. Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of applications we can only contact successful applicants.

We only accept CVs in our standard format, available here: http://www.mzninternational.com/work-with-us. Note that we cannot accept and will not consider applications made using other CV templates. Please name your CV file: MzN Standard CV – Forename Surname. On the CV please do not forget to specify which role you are applying for.

Please send your CV to joinus@mzninternational.com

We will contact successful candidates immediately. Candidates will be considered for all available posts and do not need to submit more than one application.