Job Details:
Organisation: CARE - USA
Deadline Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Yemen
CARE is seeking an Assistant Country Director, Program (ACD-P) to be based in Yemen who is responsible for ensuring that CARE`s programs in the country of her/his assignment contribute to CARE`s vision of "a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security". The ACD-P is expected to provide strategic leadership in the areas of program development and implementation. A major emphasis in this position is to play a strong managerial role in ensuring that the projects are implemented fulfilling standards for quality and accountability along with delivering to the desired impacts in making a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.
The ACD-P is responsible for overseeing the development of program strategies appropriate for the specific environments in which CARE works S/he manages a team of professionals focused on the design, funding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects (including emergency programs) that effectively address the underlying causes of poverty in line with CARE`s Programming Principles. S/he must also ensure that systems and people are in place to ensure the proper management of those projects and programs.
The ACD-P is repsonsible for overseeing the development, testing and implementation of new and innovative program approaches appropriate for the context of the CO. S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE USA HQ levels, as well as with other interested CARE International members.
The ACD-P is a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team and as such is responsible for leading and supporting CO initiatives. S/he is responsible for (along with the CD) maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners. S/he may be required to become Acting CD when the CD is out of the country.
Requirements:
- Bachelor`s Degree in related field
- 5 years in senior management position in development field
- Program Management
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a very complex international setting
- Extensive conceptual skills including development of program strategy
- Demonstrated experience in program design (including proposal development), implementation and evaluation
- Experience in emergency related activities
- People/Relationship Management
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability and interest to coach and develop staff
- Experience with performance management
- Experience with the management of a diverse workforce
- Strong representation and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environments
- Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills
- Financial Management
- Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by:
- Ability to manage a complex budget
- Donor compliance and reporting
- Information/Knowledge Management
- Ability to establish a learning culture within the CO
- External Relationships/Fundraising
- Experience in successfully managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.
Sana`a city is located in the north-west part of Yemen and has transport facilities to all parts of the country as well as to all the other countries in the region, including Dubai which has flight connections to the rest of the world. The city has all the basic services in terms of health facilities (there are number of good private hospitals), international schools and large super markets and shopping centers. The city has great restaurants and also few entertainment areas. The heritage culture of the old city has attracted tourists for years and it is a great place to see in Sana`a. The security situation is volatile these days but expected to improve as the country is undertaking extensive political reconciliation efforts through implementation of its National Diaque Consultation outcomes. As the security situation is still volatile and uncertain in Yemen, the whole country, including Sana`a, is considered as non-family posting, so this position is also a non-family post position for now and till the situation stabilizes in Yemen.
To apply for this position, please visit our website here:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2460
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE`s career website at any time.
ASSISTANT COUNTRY DIRECTOR - PROGRAM
Job posted by: CARE - USA - Thu, 12 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: CARE - USA
Deadline Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: Yemen
CARE is seeking an Assistant Country Director, Program (ACD-P) to be based in Yemen who is responsible for ensuring that CARE`s programs in the country of her/his assignment contribute to CARE`s vision of "a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security". The ACD-P is expected to provide strategic leadership in the areas of program development and implementation. A major emphasis in this position is to play a strong managerial role in ensuring that the projects are implemented fulfilling standards for quality and accountability along with delivering to the desired impacts in making a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.
The ACD-P is responsible for overseeing the development of program strategies appropriate for the specific environments in which CARE works S/he manages a team of professionals focused on the design, funding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects (including emergency programs) that effectively address the underlying causes of poverty in line with CARE`s Programming Principles. S/he must also ensure that systems and people are in place to ensure the proper management of those projects and programs.
The ACD-P is repsonsible for overseeing the development, testing and implementation of new and innovative program approaches appropriate for the context of the CO. S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE USA HQ levels, as well as with other interested CARE International members.
The ACD-P is a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team and as such is responsible for leading and supporting CO initiatives. S/he is responsible for (along with the CD) maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners. S/he may be required to become Acting CD when the CD is out of the country.
Requirements:
Sana`a city is located in the north-west part of Yemen and has transport facilities to all parts of the country as well as to all the other countries in the region, including Dubai which has flight connections to the rest of the world. The city has all the basic services in terms of health facilities (there are number of good private hospitals), international schools and large super markets and shopping centers. The city has great restaurants and also few entertainment areas. The heritage culture of the old city has attracted tourists for years and it is a great place to see in Sana`a. The security situation is volatile these days but expected to improve as the country is undertaking extensive political reconciliation efforts through implementation of its National Diaque Consultation outcomes. As the security situation is still volatile and uncertain in Yemen, the whole country, including Sana`a, is considered as non-family posting, so this position is also a non-family post position for now and till the situation stabilizes in Yemen.
To apply for this position, please visit our website here:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2460
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE`s career website at any time.