CARE is seeking an Assistant Country Director - Programs (ACD-P) position that will be based in Maputo and reports to the Country Director (CD). The ACD-P is responsible for ensuring that CARE's long term development and emergency programs in Mozambique contribute to CARE International'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 resource mobilization, program strategy development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, program quality, advocacy, institutional development and organizational strengthening of partners. The ACD-P will lead CARE Mozambique's transformation process from an "implementor of projects" focused on service delivery to a "facilitator of social change" using rights based and gender transformative approaches, in close collaboration with civil society partners. The PD is responsible for creating a culture of learning and reflection so that organizational knowledge is used to develop innovations and continuously improve program strategies, quality and impact.
S/he manages a team of (currently 8) professionals based in different locations and works in close collaboration with the Assistant Country Director, Program Support to ensure proper operational and financial management and that all program staff are working closely and interdependently with colleagues from program support, including Finance, Administration and Human Resources.S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE International HQ levels. The PD is a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team and as such is responsible for leading and supporting a range of Country Office (CO) initiatives. S/he is responsible for, along with the Country Director (CD), maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners. S/he leading in the development and management of relationships with Civil Society partners. S/he may be required to become Acting CD when the CD is out of the country.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Staff Management
- Program Strategy and Development
- Program Management, Operations and Implementation
- Reflective Practice and Learning
- External Relations and Partnerships
- Perform other duties as assigned
Primary Skills:
- Master's Degree in related field
- 7 years in a senior management position in the development field
- At least three years' experience managing USAID and EU supported projects
- Excellent understanding of socio-economic development and poverty eradication strategies
- Demonstrable experience of at least three years managing multi-million dollar portfolios
- Proficiency in written and oral Portuguese (or Spanish and willingness to learn Portuguese) and English
- Experience in emergency preparedness and response
- Demonstrated capability in raising funds from bilateral and multilateral donors
- Demonstrated proposal writing and report writing skills
- 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, implementation and evaluation
- Experience in rights based approaches to development
- Experience in Institutional Development and Organizational Strengthening of CSO's
- 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
- Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by:
- Ability to manage a complex budget
- Donor compliance and reporting
- Ability to establish a learning culture within the CO
- Experience in successfully managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please visit our website athttp://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws...
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.
