CARE
is looking for a Country Director (CD) who is CARE’s senior representative in
the country of her/his assignment and is responsible for ensuring that CARE’s
work in that country contribute to CARE’s vision of “a world of hope,
tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live
with dignity and security”. The CD is expected to provide strategic
leadership and guidance to the country office team and ensure that CARE’s role
and mandate in the country are appropriate to the operat
is looking for a Country Director (CD) who is CARE’s senior representative in
the country of her/his assignment and is responsible for ensuring that CARE’s
work in that country contribute to CARE’s vision of “a world of hope,
tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live
with dignity and security”. The CD is expected to provide strategic
leadership and guidance to the country office team and ensure that CARE’s role
and mandate in the country are appropriate to the operat
ing context and
position CARE as partner of choice and a significant contributor to reducing
poverty and social injustice.
The
CD is responsible for overseeing the development, funding and implementation of
the CO strategy and a program portfolio (including emergency programming) that
effectively addresses the underlying causes of poverty in line with CARE’s
Programming Principles. S/he must also ensure that systems are in place and
being properly implemented that ensure the proper management, well-being and
safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE resources. The CD is
responsible for promoting Gender Equity and Diversity and ensuring an
organizational culture where CARE core values – Respect, Integrity, Commitment
and Excellence – are practiced, team work is encouraged and all staff feels
valued. S/he is responsible for establishing and maintaining good working
relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.
CD is responsible for overseeing the development, funding and implementation of
the CO strategy and a program portfolio (including emergency programming) that
effectively addresses the underlying causes of poverty in line with CARE’s
Programming Principles. S/he must also ensure that systems are in place and
being properly implemented that ensure the proper management, well-being and
safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE resources. The CD is
responsible for promoting Gender Equity and Diversity and ensuring an
organizational culture where CARE core values – Respect, Integrity, Commitment
and Excellence – are practiced, team work is encouraged and all staff feels
valued. S/he is responsible for establishing and maintaining good working
relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.
Responsibilities
and Tasks:
and Tasks:
·
Staff Management
Staff Management
·
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
·
Programming
Programming
·
Strategic Support
Strategic Support
·
Human Resources
Human Resources
·
External Relations and Partnerships
External Relations and Partnerships
·
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
(Know-How):
(Know-How):
·
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
·
8 years in senior management position in development field
8 years in senior management position in development field
·
Program Management
Program Management
·
People/Relationship Management
People/Relationship Management
·
Financial Management
Financial Management
·
Information/Knowledge Management
Information/Knowledge Management
·
External Relationships/Fundraising
External Relationships/Fundraising
Our
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and
experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE
USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The
closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be
removed from CARE’s career website at any time.
closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be
removed from CARE’s career website at any time.
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