Regional Director, East and Central Africa at INTERSOS

General purpose of the position

• The Regional Director represents INTERSOS in the geographic area and in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, is responsible for the regional planning and strategic positioning of INTERSOS while ensuring strategic planning, implementation of identified strategies and achievement of Mission objectives. The Regional Director represents the organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment based on directives conferred by the Director of Programmes.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• The RD represents INTERSOS in the geographic area of his competence and, in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, is responsible for management, strategic planning, implementation of the strategies, and achievement of missions’ objectives.

Tasks

• Design strategies, define territorial areas and sectors to be privileged, programming and planning of activities together with the Deputy Regional Director
• Develop Nairobi into a fully functional Regional Office, capable of high-level engagement within all relevant fora, to position INTERSOS to expand and consolidate relevant presence
• In collaboration with Deputy Regional Director, guarantee the implementation of the regional strategies and analyse the critical factors of contexts
• Is responsible for the overall security in the geographic area of his competence and of the implementation of security protocols and policies
• Is responsible for relations with donors, stakeholders, authorities, and representatives of beneficiaries and collaborates with Head of Missions and project leaders in the management of these relations
• Is responsible for the identification and elaboration of new project interventions: direct and support the Head of Missions and project leaders in designing, setting up, and implementing new projects in agreement with the Director of Programmes approves project proposals before the submission to donors
• Follow up, in coordination with the Regional Finance Coordinator, the approval process at the HQ level of project proposals before submission to the donors.
• Link with the Director of Programmes and the Director General for the approval of projects that involve a high risk in accordance with the provisions of the risk analysis
• Supervise implementation of projects (constraints and rules of the donors, consistency and technical-methodological congruity, quality of resources, effectiveness of results efficiency)
• In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director and the Head of Missions, guarantee the application of INTERSOS and donors’ administrative procedures for the efficient and transparent management of projects, offices, and countries of competence

In collaboration with the Human Resources department, supervise the management of Human Resources and atmosphere in the missions:

• collaborate to recruit international Human Resources for the geographical area
• motivate direct and support managers and teams, encouraging cohesion and motivation
• promote orientation and training sessions for the operators of the region
• appraise the performance of the Head of Missions and is responsible for discussing the evaluation
• (IRP) and the achievement of objectives.
• Support the Head of Missions in the evaluation process of the project leaders
• Ensure full legal compliance in all countries of operation with particular attention to tax and residency requirements
• Ensure the constant and timely sharing of information and regular communication inside the Program Department to facilitate the adjustment of actions referring to coordination, monitoring, and control of the project activities

Required profile and experience

Education

• Academic degree or extensive applied background in humanitarian and/or development studies, social science, or other relevant qualifications. Postgraduate qualifications are an asset.

Professional Experience

• Field working experience of at least seven (7) years in managing humanitarian programs with increasing responsibilities

Professional Requirements

• Good knowledge of humanitarian architecture;
• Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management;
• Strong computer literacy with full knowledge of MS Office;
• Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO, USAID, and UN ways of working;
• Willingness and availability to travel frequently, as mobility between headquarters and field projects is vital;
• Adherence to INTERSOS principles and managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, Empowerment;
• Adherence to INTERSOS Code of Ethics.

Languages

• Fluency in French and English is essential; other languages like Italian are an asset

Personal requirements

• Analytical approach, strategic thinking that translates into concrete operational implementation;
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships;
• Excellent people management skills;
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
• Dynamic and proactive, as well as solution-oriented approach, with a strong focus on innovation.