MANAGING DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Expected start date: January 2015. The Managing Deputy Regional Director for the Mano River Sub-Region (MDRD- MR) is responsible for ensuring that CARE's programs in the Mano River sub-region 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 MDRD-MR is expected to provide strategic leadership in the areas of program development, resources mobilization, knowledge management, as well as operations to ensure that CARE's programs/projects are efficient and effective and make a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.

The MDRD- MR is responsible for overseeing the development and regular review of the Mano River sub-region program strategies appropriate for the sub region. S/he manages a team of professionals focused on the resources mobilization, knowledge management, advocacy including Country Representatives of the Mano River sub region countries. S/he must also ensure that systems and people are in place to ensure the proper management of those initiatives and programs.

The MDRD-MR is responsible for overseeing the development, testing and implementation of new and innovative approaches appropriate for the context of the sub-region. S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE International levels.

The MDRD-MR is a key member of West Africa Regional Leadership Team and as such is responsible for leading and supporting regional and sub-regional initiatives. S/he is responsible for (along with the Country Representatives in the sub region) maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners. S/he will regularly assess potential strategic partners in the sub region, establish and nurture relationships.

The requirements include:

· 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 an 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.

The location for this position is still to be determined.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website here:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws...