Africa Regional Director at Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

The Africa Regional Director (Anglophone and Lusophone) will report to the Executive Director and will manage two offices (Kenya and Nigeria). S/he will lead the regional operations and the strategic development of HD’s portfolio of projects in the Anglophone and Lusophone Africa. As part of the Senior Management Team, s/he will:

• Lead existing projects in the region including managing employees and supervising their development;
• Implement and develop new programmes of work in the region;
• Maintain and develop key strategic relationships for HD in the region;
• Fundraise for the continuation of existing activities and new streams of work in the region;
• Develop broader donor relationships in the region;
• Lead strategic policies for the region and, as part of HD’s Senior Management Team, participate in the development of the organisation;
• Ensure the compliance with internal policies, procedures and rules;
• Undertake travels around the region;
• Represent HD to external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• At least ten years of operational experience in conflict resolution, negotiation or diplomacy related to the Africa region;
• A strong experience in people management;
• Able to demonstrate diplomatic, negotiation and communication skills;
• A Master’s degree in conflict resolution, international relations, development or a related field;
• Possess strong command of written and spoken English, French would be considered as an asset;
• Strong fundraising abilities.