Director, Program Operations East and Central Africa at CARE

Job Description

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CARE International is a major humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy development and implementation Risk Management and Compliance Oversight and support to country programs operations and delivery Leadership on change management Management and Coaching for Program Operations in ECA Coaching of first time Country Directors as may be agreed upon with the Regional Director Working closely with the RD and Director of Program Quality and Impact, support Regional Resource Mobilization Initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree or equivalent 10-15 years of senior leadership experience or relevant professional development in related discipline Evidence of extensive and diverse background experience in both development and humanitarian context. 7-10 years in country management roles with a large sized INGO. Demonstrated knowledge and professional experience with working in the African continent and experience working in a global organization at an appropriate senior level required. A strong commitment to, and a demonstrated experience in the areas of organizational development and learning, knowledge-sharing and people development. Experience in coaching and supporting Country Directors and driving organizational change processes. Good grasp of issues related to the cause of poverty and injustice. Problem-solving and coordinating solutions across regional programs and teams. Skilled in coordinating networks and building synergies across teams.