Area Vice President for Africa at Habitat for Humanity International

Key Responsibilities
Manage the 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 for the area including programs, finance and administration, HR, Safety & Security and Safeguarding.
• Facilitate and nurture relationships with National Organizations and key partners.
• Generate resources for HFHI’s operations in the area.
• Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships and funding relationships with external organizations and individuals including international agencies, governments, corporations, foundations, etc.
• Cross-functionally support the work of the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter. Cultivate relationships with key financial institutions and private sector partners. Ensure cross-functional collaboration for successful execution.
• Serve 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.
• Together with other Area Vice Presidents and the HFHI Senior Leadership Team, participate in the development and refinement of the global program strategy. Apply and, where necessary, contextualize, global program strategy to the Area.
• Provide leadership to operationalize the regional framework and own accountability for the annual operational plan.
• Pay regular visits to the National Organizations and/or attend events/meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying issues and concerns.
• Facilitate and ensure cross-functional collaboration and interaction of area staff with other HFHI units and departments.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• National Directors, Africa
• Director, Program Operations, Africa
• Director, Human Resources Business Partner (Africa and Europe/Middle East)
• Africa Safeguarding Advisor
• Africa Safety and Security Advisor

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in Africa.
• 15+ years’ program management or international development experience required.
• 5+ years in management capacity, at executive or senior management level.
• Experience leading organizational change.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage a wide range of issues.
• Proven track record as a general manager at executive/senior management level.
• Outstanding oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social, political, cultural, and economic issues in the Africa region.
• Demonstrated ability to work within and provide leadership to a team.
• Willing and able to travel up to 40%.

Active Support Of HFHI Values And Commitments

• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
• HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have particular responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.