Deputy Country Director – Programme Support in D.R. Congo

Role and Responsibilities

Support the CD, in the effective execution of all project support functions and external representation of the Medair D.R. Congo projects. Management of support activities and related staff in D.R. Congo.

Project Overview

There are currently 3 main programmes that are being run in D.R. Congo from the bases Bunia, Isiro, Dungu and Ango. Medical: Improving access to vulnerable populations, mostly IDPs and improving quality of care through training, provision of medicines and medical equipment and rehabilitation of health centres; also involved in epidemic response; Reconstruction: Bridges and roads; Water, Sanitation, and hygiene (WASH): construction of hygiene and sanitation facilities at health centres, improving access to drinking water, hygiene training.

Medair

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace: Based in Bunia, D.R. Congo

Starting Date: Mid-2012

Contract Details: Minimum two years, 100%

Key activity areas

Management & Development

• To work with the CD & PM’s in developing country support strategy that is responsive to the changing environment, the project programme and needs of the participating communities.

• To ensure that all donor requirements in financial reporting and procurement are effectively met.

• To work with CD / DCD-Programmes / PMs / Managers in improving and standardising processes across all sites.

HR Management

• In collaboration with HRO at HQ to decide on recruitment, contract extensions, issues and training and development for relevant IRS.

• In collaboration with HRM in Bunia to decide on recruitment, contract extensions, issues and training and development for relevant NRS.

Financial Management

• To monitor BvAs to ensure that base budgets are managed.

Deputisation

• Assume the role and authorities of the CD in collaboration with the DCD Programmes and DO in the absence of the CD.

Qualifications

• University degree and relevant professional experience

• Higher degree in Business and relevant professional experience desirable

Experience / Competencies

• Experience in people management

• At least 1 years’ experience in a development country

• Good organizational skills; Ability to plan and multi-task

• Good attention to detail; Good autonomy and deep sense of initiative and responsibility

• Able to work under high pressure and demands from others.

• Team Player; Desire to develop capacity and competence of staff

• Working knowledge of French (spoken and written)

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Experienced professionals in a relevant field

• Commitment to the Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)

• Minimum three months of overseas intercultural experience

• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

• Working knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking field programmes

• No dependent children

• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Successful completion of href=http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/roc-course/?0=>Medair’s Relief and Rehabilitation Course (ROC)

• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts

• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions

• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Benefits

• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder

• Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing

• Security training for those going to insecure environments

• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country

• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)

• Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)

• Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance

• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing