Director, Program Operations East and Central Africa at CARE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy development and implementation
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Oversight and support to country programs operations and delivery
• Leadership on change management  
• Management and Coaching for Program Operations in ECA
• Coaching of first time Country Directors as may be agreed upon with the Regional Director
• Working closely with the RD and Director of Program Quality and Impact, support Regional Resource Mobilization Initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or equivalent 10-15 years of senior leadership experience or relevant professional development in related discipline
• Evidence of extensive and diverse background experience in both development and humanitarian context.
• 7-10 years in country management roles with a large sized INGO.
• Demonstrated knowledge and professional experience with working in the African continent and experience working in a global organization at an appropriate senior level required.
• A strong commitment to, and a demonstrated experience in the areas of organizational development and learning, knowledge-sharing and people development.
• Experience in coaching and supporting Country Directors and driving organizational change processes.
• Good grasp of issues related to the cause of poverty and injustice.
• Problem-solving and coordinating solutions across regional programs and teams.
• Skilled in coordinating networks and building synergies across teams.