Country Director - Sudan at Handicap International (HI)

Responsibility 1: Management 

• Contributes to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism, and attachment to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct of institutional policies, the state of mind and the expected individual and collective behaviour.
• Understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, and lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
• Organise the operational and partnership management of his/her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.

Responsibility 2: Strategy and steering 

• Ensure the definition, implementation, and adaptation of the HI Strategy in the Program:
• Be responsible for fundraising and resource planning:
• Develop regular contacts with donors at field level and regularly inform the Institutional Funding teams.
• Ensure the best allocation of resources to match Program ambitions, and plan accordingly (including support missions).
• Ensure the deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies, and standards.
• Conduct partnership Steering Committees with his/her direct managers/counterpart: the operational partner and HI project team
• Ensure the design of project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project or the development of new projects upon request.

Responsibility 3: Operational Implementation 

• Be responsible for security management: in link with the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager and HQ specialist, develop a culture of safety & security at the Program level (Sudan level); ensure that security documents are developed, up-to-date and that all necessary measures are in place; ensure incident management and reporting according to HI frameworks.
• Ensure financial control and monitoring of operations are effective in the Program: consolidation, control, and reporting of operational and organizational elements within the Program (dashboards, corrective measures, unrestricted funds consumption, etc.)
• Ensure technical quality standards are applied in the projects of the Program and monitor the implementation of evaluations and donor audits’ recommendations.
• With both potential opportunities and risks in mind, ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of current developments for the Sudan’s Program: implement analysis and monitoring of risks related to HI presence and activities; take mitigation actions when relevant.

Responsibility 4: Influence and leadership 

• Ensure close coordination with Chad CD (esp.related to fundraising activities, mutualization, response plan)
• Ensure authorizations to operate are secured and maintained, in compliance with the relevant country and state authorities’ requirements.
• Employer’s representative responsibilities and compliance with local working regulations both in Kenya and in Sudan
• Communications on behalf of HI.
• Representation of HI vis-à-vis local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies
• Representation of HI vis-à-vis international organizations and coordination mechanisms & system.
• Negotiation and signature of operational partnerships.
• Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Program’s geographical scope

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Based in Kenya (Nairobi) providing remote support to the national partner. Depending on visa approval, HI team will travel to Sudan for field and monitoring visits. The project includes physical and functional rehabilitation, MHPSS, Protection and Inclusive Humanitarian Action activities.

Requirements

•  8+ years of professional experience in the humanitarian/development sector.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Country Director.
• Proven success in managing emergency response and development programs in conflict areas.
• Expertise in project inception and rapid scale-up of activities.
• Extensive experience in security management in conflict zones, ensuring the safety of teams and beneficiaries.
•  Mine action program management experience (including demining activities) is a strong asset.