Expatriate position
available in Liberia (US Citizen) with Shelter For Life:
available in Liberia (US Citizen) with Shelter For Life:
Shelter For Life is a
humanitarian faith-based non-profit that operates programs in Liberia,
Afghanistan and Sudan. We provide shelter, micro-grants, improve farming
techniques, build roads in countries that are rebuilding from
war and conflict.
You can learn more about us at: www.shelter.org
. We are currently seeking a Country Director for our operations based in
Monrovia, Liberia. Position will be responsible for a staff of approximately 26
individuals, including the operation of a Refugee Camp currently housing 3,500
individuals. 20% travel to outlying regions will be required. Position also
oversees agrarian projects and a micro-grant program.
humanitarian faith-based non-profit that operates programs in Liberia,
Afghanistan and Sudan. We provide shelter, micro-grants, improve farming
techniques, build roads in countries that are rebuilding from
war and conflict.
You can learn more about us at: www.shelter.org
. We are currently seeking a Country Director for our operations based in
Monrovia, Liberia. Position will be responsible for a staff of approximately 26
individuals, including the operation of a Refugee Camp currently housing 3,500
individuals. 20% travel to outlying regions will be required. Position also
oversees agrarian projects and a micro-grant program.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for management of
the project, applying best practices to all program goals and objectives. - Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly
updates/reports, as required by the donor & Headquarters (Based in
Minnesota, United States). - Supervise the structure of the
program and monitor the progress of the project objectives to ensure that
it is completed on time and on budget and provide financial projections. - Manage, train, and supervise all
project staff members, applying all project related security measures for
their safety. - Develop and maintain productive
relationships and communication for project coordination and
implementation through local communities, regional coordination meetings,
government programs, partner communications, INGO networks and donor
agencies. - Travel within the country and out;
and work in remote areas for extended periods, as needed. - Develop a long-term development
strategy and take initiative to identify and develop proposals for
external funding by public and private donors.
Education
and/or Experience Requirements:
and/or Experience Requirements:
·
Bachelors
degree in business, economics, international development, or related field, or
professional experience in the same areas (Masters or higher preferred)
Bachelors
degree in business, economics, international development, or related field, or
professional experience in the same areas (Masters or higher preferred)
·
Experience
in the areas of education, livelihood, agriculture, small business development,
and gender equality.
Experience
in the areas of education, livelihood, agriculture, small business development,
and gender equality.
·
Demonstrated
experience in monitoring and evaluation.
Demonstrated
experience in monitoring and evaluation.
·
Understanding
of microcredit principles and application in agrarian communities.
Understanding
of microcredit principles and application in agrarian communities.
·
Project
and administrative experience in a cross cultural environment.
Project
and administrative experience in a cross cultural environment.
·
5+
years experience in project management.
5+
years experience in project management.
·
Prior
experience in Africa is preferable.
Prior
experience in Africa is preferable.
Personal Skills &
Abilities:
Abilities:
·
Christian
leadership skills; ability to maintain a positive work environment with
professionalism.
Christian
leadership skills; ability to maintain a positive work environment with
professionalism.
·
Strong
teamwork and listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills and
cross-cultural sensitivity.
Strong
teamwork and listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills and
cross-cultural sensitivity.
·
Ability to research, analyze, coordinate,
& plan – both strategically and innovatively.
Ability to research, analyze, coordinate,
& plan – both strategically and innovatively.
·
Ability
to assess complex programs and situations rapidly and form accurate opinions.
Ability
to assess complex programs and situations rapidly and form accurate opinions.
·
Ability
to respond practically and operate successfully in difficult field conditions.
Ability
to respond practically and operate successfully in difficult field conditions.
·
Willingness
to adopt the use of locally appropriate technologies.
Willingness
to adopt the use of locally appropriate technologies.
·
Ability
to be flexible, persistent and diplomatic and to gain respect among staff,
local community leaders as well as local government ministries and donor
organizations.
Ability
to be flexible, persistent and diplomatic and to gain respect among staff,
local community leaders as well as local government ministries and donor
organizations.
·
Excellent
written and verbal English; aptitude for languages .
Excellent
written and verbal English; aptitude for languages .
Dates:
- 12+ month commitment to live and
work in Liberia.
Provided
by SFL: Compensation – up to 4K per month, housing, $15.00 per day food
allowance. All project related travel expenses (including round-trip air
to/from the field) Visa documentation support.
by SFL: Compensation – up to 4K per month, housing, $15.00 per day food
allowance. All project related travel expenses (including round-trip air
to/from the field) Visa documentation support.
How to apply:
Please forward
resume, verifying that you are a US Citizen to: marguerite@shelter.org
resume, verifying that you are a US Citizen to: marguerite@shelter.org
Closing
Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2012
