Work Location : Nepal - Kathmandu Type of Post : Accompanied - Family Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVED Expected Travel : up to 30% Type of Contract : Language Requirement : English Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time
The Country Director (CD) for CARE Nepal is responsible for the development, design and implementation of the Country Office (CO) program portfolio.
The CD is responsible for emergency preparedness and manages emergency programming and operations. They will establish and sustains productive relationships and political influence with government officials, donors and strategic partners. Also, will lead the CO's fundraising strategy and ensures the COโs financial viability.
The Country Director contributes to CARE International's (CI's) global strategy, shares knowledge and supports the generation of evidence to inform CARE's global programming, and fulfills the CI approved โPerformance Standards of Country Officesโ.
The CD is also accountable for competent operational and risk management, including the proper management, well-being and safety of CARE staff and the proper stewardship of CARE's resources. The CD models and ensures systematic practice of CARE core values and promotes GED.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ยท Strategic Planning and Program Impact & Relevance.
ยท Resource Mobilization & Operations Viability.
ยท Team Management.
ยท External Relations, Partnerships & Advocacy.
ยท Other Responsibilities as Assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Minimum of ten years of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance. At least five years of successful experience at the senior management level in overseas postings, in a Country Office Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning. Demonstrated success in resource mobilization and donor diversification. Extensive conceptual skills including strategic analysis Demonstrated self-awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong human resource management skills including capacity building, coaching and conflict management. Experience supervising and developing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results. Knowledge and experience with financial management, audits and donor compliance and reporting. Ability to establish a learning culture within the CO and to facilitate knowledge sharing across the region and globally Experience in successfully managing various forms of partnerships with national and international NGOs, etc. Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with host government Strong representation, influencing and negotiation skills. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary and multinational teams especially in response to a major disaster. Proven abilities in decision-making and problem-solving including in emergency contexts.#LI-AM2
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