Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract: 12 months renewable Minimum duration of contract: 12 months Starting date: 01 April 2017 Job Description
The Head of Mission is responsible for supervising all PU’s operation within the country.
S/He is the first official representative of PUI inside the country.
S/He is in charge of the smooth functioning and the evolution of the mission.
He defines and/or adjusts the positioning and the country strategy of the organization in comparison to the socio-political and humanitarian context, and leads the operations and development of the response programs accordingly.
The Head of Mission direct and shape the strategic positioning of PUI within the country to achieve the organizational vision, mission and objectives.
S/He supervises the programmatic and functional management, as well as the geopolitical environment analysis.
S/He is the first representative of the organization towards Governmental bodies, NGOs, Institutional donors and other stakeholders linked to the PUI activities.
S/He takes a leading role in developing, overseeing implementation, reviewing and monitoring of the Country Humanitarian response and ensuring the same in line with the global strategic positioning/thematic focused sectors of PUI.
S/he promotes the necessary fundraising for ensuring a smooth running of the operations, the grant management as well as the programs’ sustainability.
S/he is responsible for overall financial and human resources management of the organizational structure.
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Requirements Training and Experience:
Min. 3 years of humanitarian experience in project co-ordination.
Successful experience in expatriate team management and multi-sector programmes.
Experience in security management
Previous experience as Head of Mission in an NGO or OSI
Knowledge and Aptitudes:
Excellent writing skills
Team management
Project management
Detailed knowledge of the donors (OFDA, ECHO, UN agencies, EuropeAid, AAP…
Computer Skills:
Pack Office: Proficient
Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team, suitability for the job and assignment):
Leadership skills and the ability to make decisions
Trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility
Charisma and the ability to awake enthusiasm for the work the project involves
Ability to use authority, when necessary
Analysis and synthesis abilities (discenrment, pragmatism)
Ability to adapt
Organisational skills, ability to be thorough and respect due dates
Strong listening and negotiation skills
Good people and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and level-headed
General ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstancesLangues parlées
Languages:
English Mandatory
French Desirable
Salary Monthly gross income: from 2915 up to 3 245 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Applicants should submit their application (Resume and cover letter) to “Romain Gautier, Human Resources Officer” for expatriates via: recrutement@premiere-urgence.org Note: The position must be clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.
Apply via :
recrutement@premiere-urgence.org
