Regional Director, Africa at Nutrition International

About you

• You are someone with a post-graduate academic qualification in nutrition, public health, food sciences, international development or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years in a senior leadership role in international development work with demonstrated experience in program development, design and management (with field experience in one or preferably more countries in Africa). You have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with public, private sector and civil society organizations.
• You are experienced in managing financial resources, understanding of public health and development approaches and delivery strategies; including concepts of impact and cost effectiveness. You have an understanding of global international agencies and organizational strategies and structures, specific considerations in the operating environment of Africa, excellent program management skills including strong analytical skills, and experience in strategic, operational and program planning and budgeting. You have good interpersonal and negotiation skills within international environment.
• Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

In this role you will be:

• Working with each Country Director (CD), co-ordinates the development of annual plans and budgets for the Africa region for inclusion in annual Program of Work and Budget.
• Ensure that project development, approval and implementation is carried out in accordance with Nutrition. International policies and procedures.
• Approve programming proposals within delegated authority.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of the situation of nutrition within Africa; possess a comprehensive knowledge of the opportunities and barriers to Nutrition International programming in the region; contribute to determining Nutrition International's Programmatic and Resource Development priorities within Africa.
• Working closely with the Vice-President - Corporate Services & CFO, manage the financial resources in the Africa Unit by ensuring that all offices are operating within their approved budgets and following all Delegations of Authorities.
• Keep up-to-date with all budget variances on a monthly basis and ensure that the donor database is being utilized and regularly updated for all activities as appropriate. Issue financial approvals within delegated authority limits.
• Coach and mentor all NI CDs in the region, supporting them to effectively lead their teams to carry out NI’s mandate.
• Represent Nutrition International at external meetings as required, including meetings with government officials, the general public, and the media and Nutrition International partner network meetings.
• Working with other regional and head office colleagues support the development of communications materials and actions within Africa to ensure widespread dissemination and promotion of information on Nutrition International program activities and achievements.
• Directly supervises all Country Directors within region and the Finance Director plus 2-3 regional team members.