Area Vice President - Africa at Habitat for Humanity International

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the HFHI Africa region:

• Develop and guide, in consultation with key stakeholders, the implementation of the Africa Strategic Framework and key change components.
• Supervise key leadership roles including programs, human resources, business services, and resource development.
• Facilitate and nurture relationships with National Organizations and boards.
• Promote mutual culture of interdependence and accountability.
• Grow resources for HFHI’s operations in the area.
• Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships and funding relationships with external organizations, international agencies, and donors.
• Cross-functionally support the work of the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.
• Position Habitat for Humanity International as a thought partner for housing. Serving as a housing advocate in the region. Host and participate in key forums and conversations to promote policies, funding, and actions to promote decent shelter for all.
• Serve as the primary focal point for National Office Boards and regularly liaise with Board chairs to collaborate and strengthen shared accountability.
• Provide leadership to the Africa region to contextually realize the global strategy.
• Pay regular visits to the National Organizations and/or attend events/meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying issues and concerns.
• Provide leadership and stewardship that supports HFHI’s Christian faith and values through active servant leadership, motivating Area Habitat staff members, serving partner families, and encouraging volunteers to follow the mission and vision of HFHI.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the Africa region.
• 15+ years of program management or international development/humanitarian experience required of which 10 years was in a leadership role.
• Experience leading teams and organizational change.
• Outstanding oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in native language from the African continent preferred English, both written and spoken.