Democratic Republic of the Congo: Country Director DR Congo

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position:

Country DirectorDR Congo

Duty station: Kinshasa

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

For more information on our operations in DR Congo, visit our website:www.snvworld.org

Background

Since SNV opened its first DR Congo Office in Kinshasa in 2006, the emphasis of its work is on poverty alleviation guided by global value propositions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Energy. SNV aim is to achieve considerable impact through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, project implementation and supporting advocacy at national and international levels

Overview of the position

SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result oriented and proven professional who will lead the DR Congo country team in realizing high quality programs in SNV's sectors. We offer you a challenging position in a very dynamic era.

The Country Director is responsible for leading and driving the country programme. It is a multi-faceted role, focused on securing adequate funding to sustain operations, upscale and strategically strengthen the country programme, while ensuring high quality delivery. It will require you to be well informed about and engage with national and international development priorities and steer the sectors in response to these priorities. You will forge partnerships and alliances between SNV and important national and international actors, and stimulate collaboration for impact in SNV sectors. You will be the face of SNV in the country and ensure a positive image and visibility. In DRC, most of the time of the country director will be dedicated to project management and backstopping of 2 agriculture projects.

You will lead, coach and support the team to perform at their best to meet and exceed client, donor and SNV corporate expectations. In addition, you will be a key member of our global senior management team, making meaningful contributions to help shape the future of SNV.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the program (including multi-country efforts and potentially managing projects in other countries) within the overall parameters of SNV's global strategy;
• Business development to grow the country program, ensure financial sustainability of SNV in Tanzania and ensure the high quality project design.
• Oversight and quality assurance of project implementation ensuring the delivery of impact to the satisfaction of key stakeholders and following SNV's and the donor's financial standards and monitoring protocols;
• Leadership and management of the country team: creating and nurturing an environment that supports high performance, learning and teamwork;
• Representation and profiling: building partnerships and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders;
• Collaboration with other SNV countries to effectively exploit opportunities for synergy, deliver at scale (including multi-country projects), exchange knowledge and strengthen SNV's position;
• In addition, Country Directors foster innovation of SNV products and services: facilitate learning, documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV's global team and partners; ensure collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes and networks.

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience at strategic level;
• Good knowledge and understanding of the context and culture of DRC;
• Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends in the agriculture sector;
• Proven ability of mobilizing resources from the public and private sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV's 3 core sectors;
• Strong business and people management capabilities with a focus on results and an entrepreneurial flair;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong networking and positioning skills at multiple levels;
• Strong in implementation oversight and proven track record in project management;
• Ability to relate with and manage relationships with government at national and local levels;
• Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context;
• Culturally aware, tactful and open minded;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension, subject to donor approval of projects

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Working at SNV: SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.snvworld.org

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation to our online recruitment database via https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/333027 before 23 July 2016.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position:

Country DirectorDR Congo

Duty station: Kinshasa

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

For more information on our operations in DR Congo, visit our website:www.snvworld.org

Background

Since SNV opened its first DR Congo Office in Kinshasa in 2006, the emphasis of its work is on poverty alleviation guided by global value propositions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Energy. SNV aim is to achieve considerable impact through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, project implementation and supporting advocacy at national and international levels

Overview of the position

SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result oriented and proven professional who will lead the DR Congo country team in realizing high quality programs in SNV's sectors. We offer you a challenging position in a very dynamic era.

The Country Director is responsible for leading and driving the country programme. It is a multi-faceted role, focused on securing adequate funding to sustain operations, upscale and strategically strengthen the country programme, while ensuring high quality delivery. It will require you to be well informed about and engage with national and international development priorities and steer the sectors in response to these priorities. You will forge partnerships and alliances between SNV and important national and international actors, and stimulate collaboration for impact in SNV sectors. You will be the face of SNV in the country and ensure a positive image and visibility. In DRC, most of the time of the country director will be dedicated to project management and backstopping of 2 agriculture projects.

You will lead, coach and support the team to perform at their best to meet and exceed client, donor and SNV corporate expectations. In addition, you will be a key member of our global senior management team, making meaningful contributions to help shape the future of SNV.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the program (including multi-country efforts and potentially managing projects in other countries) within the overall parameters of SNV's global strategy;
• Business development to grow the country program, ensure financial sustainability of SNV in Tanzania and ensure the high quality project design.
• Oversight and quality assurance of project implementation ensuring the delivery of impact to the satisfaction of key stakeholders and following SNV's and the donor's financial standards and monitoring protocols;
• Leadership and management of the country team: creating and nurturing an environment that supports high performance, learning and teamwork;
• Representation and profiling: building partnerships and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders;
• Collaboration with other SNV countries to effectively exploit opportunities for synergy, deliver at scale (including multi-country projects), exchange knowledge and strengthen SNV's position;
• In addition, Country Directors foster innovation of SNV products and services: facilitate learning, documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV's global team and partners; ensure collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes and networks.

Candidate Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience at strategic level;
• Good knowledge and understanding of the context and culture of DRC;
• Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends in the agriculture sector;
• Proven ability of mobilizing resources from the public and private sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV's 3 core sectors;
• Strong business and people management capabilities with a focus on results and an entrepreneurial flair;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong networking and positioning skills at multiple levels;
• Strong in implementation oversight and proven track record in project management;
• Ability to relate with and manage relationships with government at national and local levels;
• Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context;
• Culturally aware, tactful and open minded;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension, subject to donor approval of projects

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Working at SNV: SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. For more information, please visit our website: www.snvworld.org

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation to our online recruitment database via https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/333027 before 23 July 2016.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted