Ukraine: A COUNTRY DIRECTOR - UKRAINE

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 18 Dec 2014

Country: Ukraine based in Kiev

Length of contract: 1 year (extendable) - ASAP

The position:

• The CD is responsible for overseeing the development, funding and implementation of the country strategy and the growth of program portfolio that effectively addresses the underlying causes and effects of malnutrition in line with ACF's values (Charter), Programming Principles, and Strategy.
• The CD must also ensure that systems / procedures are in place and being properly implemented, and that they ensure the proper management, well-being and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources.
• The CD must build on best practices previously developed on the mission
• The CD must create a shared vision among all staff. S/he is responsible for promoting ACF Charter and ensuring an organizational culture where ACF core values are embedded, team work is encouraged and all staff feels valued.
• The CD is responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, updating, implementation of the Country strategy appropriate for the country and regional context and in line with the ACF vision and mission
• Oversee mission’s programming to ensure the effective and efficient design, implementation and evaluation of ACF's programs and projects
• Develop and enhance relationships between the mission and donors’ representatives, civil society, private sector, government agencies and other organizations, acknowledging diversity as an asset of the humanitarian community, so that ACF can maximize its impact on malnutrition and its prevention
• Lead the preparation, regular updating and implementation of the security plan in line with ACF standards and procedures
• Oversee the management and development of mission’s human resources and create a shared vision, among all staff, of ACF's values and program's aims and their role in achieving these
• Oversee and direct the appropriate mobilization, use and management of financial and logistic resources in the mission in line with ACF policies and donor requirements.
• Key actor between the field and HQ, the Country Director contributes to maintain good working relationships with HQ by complying with information demands and using HQ’s expertise to optimize the country’s strategy implementation.

The applicant:

From a coordination background, you have a minimum experience of 5 years in humanitarian sector with 2 years as Country Director positions. You demonstrate a strong knowledge of team and project cycle management and have good communication and representation skills. Knowledge of donors desirable. A Fluent English level is required and a good Russian or Ukrainian level is desired.

Status:

Gross monthly salary ranging from €2280 to €2905 depending on relevant experience

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation and medical insurance are provided by ACF

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

How to apply:

http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/country-director-5