East Africa – Regional Coordinator at COOPI

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); COOPI is an Italian non-governmental organization, founded in Milan April 15, , by Father Vincenzo Barbieri. For 50 years, we are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and to accompany those affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters, towards recovery and sustainable development, taking advantage of the expertise of local and international operators and partnership with public entities , private and civil society. Today we are present in 24 countries in Africa, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with humanitarian projects that reach nearly 2,, people. Since assured with remote food support, education, health and protection to thousands of children in 8 countries. From to date we have helped million people, with 1, projects in 63 countries, employing 4, workers expatriates and 55, local operators. AL-28 VisionResponsibilitiesInstitutional relationships Develops and promotes relations with the Country Coordinators of the various institutions and donors present in the geographical area of responsibility and with international NGOs, in coordination with the CEO; Strategy and Planning Coordinates and drafts the Strategic Planning and Programming Document for the area of reference; Administrative and financial management Responsible, in liaison with other Coopi staff, for both forecast and actual budget analyses and financial and economic trends in the countries under his/her responsibility;Makes sure that projects comply with Coopi procedures and the rules specified by the Funders, together with the organizational units under his/her responsibility and the Country Coordinators; Institutional communication and Fundraising In coordination with the offices of competence of headquarters, coordinates the visibility and communication activities of the organization in the geographical area of its competence;Any other tasks necessary for the successful and timely implementation of the project, in coordination with the CEO. RequirementsEssentials University degree, or other relevant academic backgrounds with a particular focus on International Relations, Cooperation and Development, Humanitarian Management and Emergency;At least 10 years of working experience, as Head of Mission / Coordinator and Programs manager;Previous experience in HR Management;Excellent knowledge and use of the English and Italian languages, both written and spoken;Previous experiences in project writing and management;Good report writing skills;Good administrative skills. Soft skills Proactive attitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, Institutions and local authorities;Excellent leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a multicultural team;Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;Target oriented and problem solving aptitude;Stress management. Assets Previous experience in COOPI overseas;Previous experience in Eastern Africa Countries.