Director Programmes and External Relations

The Deputy Country Director – Programs & External Relations is a key member of the Senior Management Team at a country level, who will support and assist the Country Director (CD) in the overall management and leadership of the country programme. The Deputy Country – Programs & External Relations ensures the proper representation of Acted  in the country vis-à-vis government authorities, donors, clusters/sectoral working groups, UN agencies and other NGOs.  He/she develops and builds the programme profile in line with the country, regional and global Acted strategy and ensures the funding of its roll-out. He/she ensures an efficient, progressive, cost-effective and responsible growth of Acted in the country through strategic positioning and the quality implementation of projects.

Main duties:
Positioning and Fundraising

• Context analysis: Ensure Acted has an up-to-date understanding of the country’s socio-economic situation, (donor) trends, needs and gaps, and who does what and where (3W);
• Strategy development and roll out: Take a lead role in developing and reviewing programme strategies and identifying strategic opportunities for expanding Acted’s work in the country;
• Networking, positioning and general representation;
• Donor relationship and proposal development;
• Grant Management.

Program Technical Support and Coordination

• Technical Support;
• Coordination.

Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL)

• MEAL Systems;
• MEAL Implementation and Management.
• External Communication
• Management and Internal Coordination
• Staff Management;
• Internal Coordination and Communication;
• Filing.

Expected skills and qualifications

• At least 4 to 5 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.

Source: https://www.acted.org/en/jobs/burkina-faso-debuty-country-director-programmes-and-external-relations-ouagadougou/