ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency formed in 1972. We are a partnership between people in poor and rich countries working together to end poverty and injustice. Today we are working with over 13 million of the world’s poorest and excluded people in over 40 countries worldwide to secure their rights to a life free of poverty and injustice, and with the support of half a million donors and supporters.
Country Director Burundi
Location : Bujumbura, Burundi
The Organization
ActionAid is an international organisation, working with over 25 million people in more than 40 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice. ActionAid International in Burundi is a country programme the ActionAid International Federation.
The Position :
The Country Director (CD) provides vision, leadership, management and effective high-level national representation for ActionAid International in Burundi, in line with the established policies, principles and operating practices of ActionAid International, as well as good management practice and the political, social, cultural and economic environment of Burundi. The CD is also responsible for overseeing the implementation of the ActionAid Burundi Country Strategy Paper (CSP). The CD role requires broadorganizational experience to develop and manage a growing team well as deep knowledge of Burundi to make significant improvements to policies and processes that to the lead long-term success of ActionAid in Burundi.
Qualification & Experience
The candidate must hold a post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies or a development related field and at least 10 years proven track record with a minimum of 5 years in a top leadership position in development work and poverty alleviation programmes with proven initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm in managing complex activities.
• Demonstrated senior management expertise, including proven ability to develop the capacities of multi-disciplinary professional teams undertaking a comprehensive poverty alleviation strategy.
• Proven experience in managing complex financial control and management systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and long term planning and the ability to ensure that operational plans and activities meet targets and appropriately reflect longer term perspectives. .
• Proven experience of working and negotiating with Government officials and/or donors at all levels in the Burundi context.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques including demonstrated expertise in at least one specialist development field.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to handle sensitive diplomatic and Government level negotiations on matters affecting ActionAid Burundi.
• Sound awareness of the political, social, economic and historic environment in which ActionAid’s poverty eradication programmes are operating at both national and community levels.
• Proficiency in English and French with a familiarity of the context of the country as it affects development strategies.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong analytical/Problem solving skills.
• Fundraising skills with proven track record in contract management from bilateral and multilateral donors.
Application Procedures
Further information relating to this position can be obtained from our website at www.actionaid.org/jobs
Applications should be sent using an application form which is found on our website, CVand two referees to:vacancies.africa@actionaid.orgby no later than 5pm East African time on 15th December 2014. Please clearly indicate “Application for Country Director Burundi” in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.