COUNTRY DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA (100%)

HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organisation of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.

In Ethiopia, HEKS/EPER has country programmes with focus on promoting resource-saving agriculture, effective water management and profitable access to markets for small farmers as well as providing vocational and life skills for young persons.

The focus of the program is on HEKS/EPER has an office in Addis and a small structure in Borana, one of the project implementation areas.

HEKS/EPER International Division is looking to recruit a strong candidate by to fulfil the role of

COUNTRY DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA (100%)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent monitoring visits to the areas of implementation of the HEKS/EPER programs

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details:
1^st of March 2019 / 12 months with possibility for extension

Job responsibilities:

· Strategic and thematic leadership for the programme and its development

· Managing the office in Addis Ababa and all its staff (administration and human resources management) in compliance with internal and external rules & regulations

· Representing HEKS/EPER to different stakeholders

· Monitoring and administrative supervision of the projects and partners, including finances and regular field visits (driving licence required)

· Fundraising and acquisition of funding external sources

· Active cooperation in pertinent networks, public relations and advocacy

· Active contribution to the further development of HEKS/EPER’s international division

· Making sure, that relevant safety and security policies are applied

· Ensuring the information flow to and from the headquarter in Zurich

Qualifications

· Advanced Academic degree with a specialization in one of the fields of work of HEKS and in management

· At least 6 years of experience of which at least 2 in similar position;

· Proven program management skills in development cooperation and possibly in emergency contexts

· Desirable expatriate experiences in senior positions

· Strong knowledge of institutional donors’ procedures and reporting system

· Excellent communication, representation and networking skills

· Sound track record in programme cycle management (including controlling, budgeting and audits)

· Able to multitasks, prioritize and work on tight deadline

· Proactive and result oriented personality

· Good staff management and interpersonal skills and able to delegate and monitor results

· Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your complete application (essentials: motivation letter, CV) to international@heks.ch