Country Representative at IMPACT Initiatives

• The Country Representative will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of ACTED’s Country Director and their delegates for all Administrative, Security, Logistics, HR and Finance issues. They will therefore fully abide by ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations, and, in coordination with ACTED, will ensure IMPACT staff in their unit abide by them.
• The position will be based in Nairobi, with regular visits to Mogadishu and other bases in Somalia and Kenya.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Years of work experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the humanitarian field or proven progression within IMPACT.
• Management experience Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts, with particular understanding of the nuance of staff welfare in hardship locations.
• Leadership skills Ability to motivate and encourage teams, while providing critical understanding of priorities and impact of work.
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community, both humanitarian and development experience is an asset.
• Research skills Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings. Experience engaging with donors and external actors.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region/supporting is desirable;
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment; ability to prioritize and triage amongst competing priorities.
• Level of independence A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently; while also able to delegate and support on staff’s growth
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and respect for diversity
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali and/or Swahili is an asset.