The
Center for Victims of Torture is hiring a Country Director to provide
leadership for CVT’s psychosocial program in Kenya, serving individuals who
have suffered torture and war trauma.
The
position has a one-year, renewable employment agreement.
This
may be an accompanied post.
The
position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Organization:
Organization:
The
Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to
exist and its victims have hope for a new life.
We
are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture.
We
provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the
world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an
end to torture.
We
are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Program Management: Strategically direct program resources in order to achieve program goals. Manage program operations by coordinating activities with UN, humanitarian aid agencies and government ministries; and overseeing establishment and implementation of program assessments, objectives, activities and evaluations. Serve as primary liaison with headquarters.
Program Development: Represent CVT with donors, potential donors, international and national organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop funding proposals. Prepare and submit reports required by donors, CVT, and other stakeholders.
Financial Management: Monitor all financial aspects to ensure all CVT and donor-required policy controls are carried out. Prepare and submit forecast budgets and financial plans.
Staff Management: Develop a team of international, national, and refugee staff members who are committed to maintaining the values of the organization and achieving program objectives. Hire, train, supervise, manage the performance, and promote the development of team members. Model and implement best practices in staff well-being. Ensure compliance with all labor/employment laws.
Partner Relations and Community Building: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community leaders and NGO partners in order to facilitate achievement of program goals.
Operations Management: Liaise with headquarters and ensure policies and plans are implemented. Ensure effective coordination of all logistics, including management of facilities, transportation, equipment, furniture, supplies and other acquisitions. Manage relationships with partners. Prepare and manage contracts with local vendors, including construction contractors.
Safety and Security Management: Implement security policies relevant to the country and the region. Monitor security situation on an ongoing basis and adjust practices to respond to evolving security risks.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Program Management: Strategically direct program resources in order to achieve program goals. Manage program operations by coordinating activities with UN, humanitarian aid agencies and government ministries; and overseeing establishment and implementation of program assessments, objectives, activities and evaluations. Serve as primary liaison with headquarters.
Program Development: Represent CVT with donors, potential donors, international and national organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop funding proposals. Prepare and submit reports required by donors, CVT, and other stakeholders.
Financial Management: Monitor all financial aspects to ensure all CVT and donor-required policy controls are carried out. Prepare and submit forecast budgets and financial plans.
Staff Management: Develop a team of international, national, and refugee staff members who are committed to maintaining the values of the organization and achieving program objectives. Hire, train, supervise, manage the performance, and promote the development of team members. Model and implement best practices in staff well-being. Ensure compliance with all labor/employment laws.
Partner Relations and Community Building: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community leaders and NGO partners in order to facilitate achievement of program goals.
Operations Management: Liaise with headquarters and ensure policies and plans are implemented. Ensure effective coordination of all logistics, including management of facilities, transportation, equipment, furniture, supplies and other acquisitions. Manage relationships with partners. Prepare and manage contracts with local vendors, including construction contractors.
Safety and Security Management: Implement security policies relevant to the country and the region. Monitor security situation on an ongoing basis and adjust practices to respond to evolving security risks.
Qualifications:
- BA degree
required in International Development or related field. Graduate degree
preferred.
- Minimum 4 years
experience in relevant management and supervisory experience in an
international non-governmental organization.
- Familiarity with
mental health or psychosocial programs desired.
- Familiarity with
private, US government, UN and multi-lateral funders.
- Experience with
financial management of NGOs.
- Demonstrated
ability in donor proposal development, implementation, project monitoring,
evaluation, and negotiating skills.
- Experience
working with program sites across the program lifecycle, including
managing contractual relationships with local vendors.
- Strong
participatory leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral
and written communications skills; strong computer skills.
- Excellent
organizational, administrative and management skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to manage self-care, and to promote staff well-being.
- Experience
implementing effective security policies and procedures in unstable
environments.
- Flexibility and
adaptability to travel to unpredictable, isolated environment, lacking in
amenities.
- Fluency in
English.
- Experience
living and working in Horn of Africa desirable.
- Familiarity with
or interest in human rights.
Compensation: Competitive salary
and benefit package.
How
to apply:
Submit CV, letter of interest and salary expectations by Jun 7, 2013 to http://cvt.simplicant.com/
Submit CV, letter of interest and salary expectations by Jun 7, 2013 to http://cvt.simplicant.com/
