Country Director Ethiopia - ZOA

Country Director Ethiopia

ZOA

Full-time Staff - Ethiopia, Africa

Apply by: 1st December 2013

Due to the expansion of the organization and expected internal transfers, ZOA has a vacancy for the position of Country Director (CD) Ethiopia per 1 February 2014 and would like to get in touch with candidates for this position.

About ZOA

ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods. 

Purpose of the position

As integral manager the country director is responsible for the programmes and activities of ZOA in the specific country within the framework of ZOA’s Policy- and Business Plan and agreed Country Annual Policy Plan.

Tasks responsibilities, results

• The CD is the legal representative of ZOA in the country
• Overall Management of the ZOA organisation in the country of operation
• Formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Policy Plan
• Programme formulation, development, implementation and supervision 
• Project Cycle management, including formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, writing, fundraising, monitoring and reporting
• Human Resource Management for all staff 
• Maintaining relationships with all relevant actors in country
• Supervision and control of the administrative and financial organisation 
• Participate in organisation wide programme and knowledge development
• Security planning & management responsibilities 

Profile

Identity
• Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA
• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA

Knowledge

• University graduate 
• At least five years of cross cultural experience 
• At least five years of relevant management experience in an international setting
• Good spoken and written command of English 

Skills
• Command of operations 
• Conceptual and writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Networking
• Anticipation
• Organisational sensitivity
• Participative leadership

Attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment

Special Conditions
• Frequent field visits/work required.
• This job contains frequent travelling. 
• Some duty stations may not be suitable for families with children.

Questions 
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mr. Wil Omlo (HR Director), tel. 0031(0)55 36 63 339.

How to apply 
If you are interested in the job of Country Director Ethiopia please send your letter of motivation and résumé to zoa.vacancies@zoa.nl before December 1st 2013. Please make sure you mention ‘Country Director Ethiopia’ in the subject line.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.