ABOUT US
MzN | International is a non-profit association of
development and aid professionals working with NGOs and donors to make
humanitarian aid more efficient. With more than 75 staff and consultants in
more than 12 countries, we apply our expertise and network to help with
fundraising, recruitment, finance & grant management, training, and other
services to increase their impact.
development and aid professionals working with NGOs and donors to make
humanitarian aid more efficient. With more than 75 staff and consultants in
more than 12 countries, we apply our expertise and network to help with
fundraising, recruitment, finance & grant management, training, and other
services to increase their impact.
We are currently looking for Country Directors for
various countries in West Africa – Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Togo, Cote
d’Ivoire, and Mauretania.
various countries in West Africa – Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Togo, Cote
d’Ivoire, and Mauretania.
WHAT WE OFFER
Candidates who are successful in their application
will receive an attractive salary and remuneration package. Candidates may be
considered for more than one of the posts currently available without having to
submit multiple applications. This process ensures that candidates can apply
efficiently and that the best candidates are matched with the most suitable
post. Candidates will become part of a modern and professional consulting company
putting the needs of the beneficiaries and NGOs first. Our aim is enhance the
efficiency of humanitarian action.
will receive an attractive salary and remuneration package. Candidates may be
considered for more than one of the posts currently available without having to
submit multiple applications. This process ensures that candidates can apply
efficiently and that the best candidates are matched with the most suitable
post. Candidates will become part of a modern and professional consulting company
putting the needs of the beneficiaries and NGOs first. Our aim is enhance the
efficiency of humanitarian action.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination
Develop
country strategy and operational plans and ensure programmes and advocacy are
in line with the country strategy, operational plans and budgets
country strategy and operational plans and ensure programmes and advocacy are
in line with the country strategy, operational plans and budgets
Develop
and maintain efficient and effective operating systems and ensure compliance
with internal operational standards, as well as with donor requirements and
local law.
and maintain efficient and effective operating systems and ensure compliance
with internal operational standards, as well as with donor requirements and
local law.
Ensure
security and safety procedures are up to date, and shared with and followed by
staff
security and safety procedures are up to date, and shared with and followed by
staff
Ensure
that all team members coordinate, plan and implement all activities to meet the
objectives
that all team members coordinate, plan and implement all activities to meet the
objectives
Prepare
for and implement rapid and effective responses to emergencies
for and implement rapid and effective responses to emergencies
Administration, Logistics, and Finance
Oversee
management of grants including the appropriate expenditure of funds
management of grants including the appropriate expenditure of funds
Responsible for the financial integrity of the programme, ensuring
resources are utilised cost effectively, and activities are implemented in
accordance to available budget
Responsible for the financial integrity of the programme, ensuring
resources are utilised cost effectively, and activities are implemented in
accordance to available budget
Work in
close co-ordination with the SMT, overseeing proper execution of the programmes
close co-ordination with the SMT, overseeing proper execution of the programmes
Ensuring
all administrative responsibilities are met and finances are in good order
all administrative responsibilities are met and finances are in good order
Provide
oversight to all logistics, including procurement, fleet and office management,
warehousing, shipping, vehicles, etc.
oversight to all logistics, including procurement, fleet and office management,
warehousing, shipping, vehicles, etc.
Ensuring
procedures and practices correspond to legal requirements Fundraising and Grant
Management
procedures and practices correspond to legal requirements Fundraising and Grant
Management
Liaise
with current and future donors to advance programme ideas, apply for funding
and share information on the status of programmes
with current and future donors to advance programme ideas, apply for funding
and share information on the status of programmes
Ensure
proposals are drafted in a timely and professional manner in a format
consistent with organisation’s and donor guidelines, and are reviewed and
approved by HQ prior to official submission Representation
proposals are drafted in a timely and professional manner in a format
consistent with organisation’s and donor guidelines, and are reviewed and
approved by HQ prior to official submission Representation
Establish
and maintain relationships with partners, donors, authorities and peer
organisations
and maintain relationships with partners, donors, authorities and peer
organisations
External
representation of the organisation
representation of the organisation
Responsible media coverage of events, issues and programs
Responsible media coverage of events, issues and programs
HR Management
Line
management of management team, ensuring effective management of programme staff
management of management team, ensuring effective management of programme staff
Oversee
recruitment of local staff in accordance with labour laws
recruitment of local staff in accordance with labour laws
Ensure
adherence to contracts, guidelines, and internal rules
adherence to contracts, guidelines, and internal rules
Ensure
effective implementation of staff performance reviews
effective implementation of staff performance reviews
Coordinate
weekly and ad hoc team meetings, as well as MT meetings to ensure that the team
works harmoniously to meet the needs of the programme
weekly and ad hoc team meetings, as well as MT meetings to ensure that the team
works harmoniously to meet the needs of the programme
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master
Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or
Development
Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or
Development
At least
ten years of professional experience, of which at least four years in a senior
management position, preferable in developing countries
ten years of professional experience, of which at least four years in a senior
management position, preferable in developing countries
Extensive
project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes
project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes
Excellent
planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to provide
strategic support for multi-sector and/ or multi-country programmes
planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to provide
strategic support for multi-sector and/ or multi-country programmes
Experience
in overseeing and managing budgets and administration systems
in overseeing and managing budgets and administration systems
Knowledge
of requirements , and experience in budgeting and reporting to major donors
(USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies, WB, EC, AusAID, EuropeAID)
of requirements , and experience in budgeting and reporting to major donors
(USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies, WB, EC, AusAID, EuropeAID)
Proven
experience in staff management, supervision, staff development, training, and
capacity building
experience in staff management, supervision, staff development, training, and
capacity building
Strong
negotiation, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with
experience in managing multicultural teams
negotiation, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with
experience in managing multicultural teams
Safety and
security management experience
security management experience
Computer
literate (i.e. MS Word, advanced Excel, Email communication software (e.g.
Outlook), Internet Explorer, financial systems)
literate (i.e. MS Word, advanced Excel, Email communication software (e.g.
Outlook), Internet Explorer, financial systems)
Excellent
written and spoken English and French
written and spoken English and French
How to apply:
MzN | International will evaluate CVs based solely
on the above required qualifications. Candidates who do not meet these
qualifications will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of
applications we can only contact successful applicants.
on the above required qualifications. Candidates who do not meet these
qualifications will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of
applications we can only contact successful applicants.
We only accept CVs in our standard format,
available here: http://www.mzninternational.com/work-with-us.
Note that we cannot accept and will not consider applications made using other
CV templates. Please name your CV file: MzN Standard CV – Forename Surname. On
the CV please do not forget to specify which role you are applying for.
available here: http://www.mzninternational.com/work-with-us.
Note that we cannot accept and will not consider applications made using other
CV templates. Please name your CV file: MzN Standard CV – Forename Surname. On
the CV please do not forget to specify which role you are applying for.
Please send your CV to joinus@mzninternational.com
We will contact successful candidates immediately.
Candidates will be considered for all available posts and do not need to submit
more than one application.
Candidates will be considered for all available posts and do not need to submit
more than one application.
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013
