Regional Coordinator Kenya and Somalia (Re-advertisement) at European Committee for Training and Agriculture

Objectives and general characteristics of the position:

• (S)he is represents the Organization in the countries of assignment and is responsible for the strategic planning, management and implementation of the country programs on the basis of defined strategies and indications.
• (S)he manages and coordinates the operations, security, human and financial resources in the region.

Detailed assignments:

(S)he is responsible to:

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities.
• Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors.
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations – and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects – ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with CEFA and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(S)he is responsible to:

• Define country priorities based on context and needs analysis; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new intervention.
• Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention.
• Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention
• Define the Regional Office’s financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank account
• Coordinate, guide and supervise the regional support staff and PMs, and evaluate their performance.
• Ensure the respect for the values, Code of Conduct and compliance with Organization Management and Control Policies and Procedures of CEFA within the region.
• Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings (i.e Somalia NGO consortium, Kenya CD coordination, donors meeting, project’s steering committees, security meetings etc)
• Act as secretary of CEFA board in Kenya, provide periodical information to the board and organize/chair meetings as per CEFA’s constitution in Kenya.
• Ensure constant coordination with the relevant security agencies and hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

Mandatory Requirements:

• Fluency in Italian mandatory (oral and written).
• Fluency (C1/C2 level) in English (oral and written).
• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in Senior Management Position (CD/RC).
• Extensive experience working at a senior management level in medium to large-scale programs in the development and humanitarian sector.
• Proven record of solid program management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in people and financial management, as well as previous experience working in environments that require sensitivity and relationship-building skills.
• Extensive experience in networking, representation and liaison capacity, as well as strategic vision and leadership.
• Solid experience in needs assessments and project proposal writing.
• Previous experience working in highly volatile context through remote management.
• Self-motivated, flexible, resilient, able to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure, without compromising quality of work.
• Proven ability to handle challenging work load with high attention to details
• Demonstrate commitment towards diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of IT skills (Windows, Office package).

Desired skills and experiences:

• Master degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of and experience working in Kenya and/or Somalia highly desirable.