Country: Angola
Closing date: 31 Jul 2016
People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. With a team of 10 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff, it manages programs in the areas of education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene and civil society/gender. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field offices in Huambo and Huila provinces. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola
Location: Angola, (Bié, Huambo, Huila provinces)
Starting date: according to availability
Duration: preferably 24 months
Country Director reports to Regional Manager for Africa based in Prague and works closely with the Desk Officer for Angola.
Main responsibilities:
management and support of both expatriate and national staff
supervision of currently implemented programmes incl. problems resolution
strategic planning of all the programmes in accordance with needs assessments and PIN’s priorities
designing of new projects and ensuring their funding
supervision of internal procedures and mission economy
mission´s representation towards other stakeholders (local and governmental authorities, donors, partners and public)
Required competencies of suitable candidate:
proven managerial experience – team and project management; preferably in the field of development or relief aid
strong writing skills
intercultural competencies and ability to manage multicultural teams
ability to make well-thought decisions even in stressful situations and under time pressure
analytical and problem solving skills
ability to work both as part of a team & independently
ability to motivate and develop skills of others
mature, well balanced personality able to work independently in challenging environment
fluent in English and Portuguese
PIN as employer offers:
responsible position in one of PIN´s largest development missions
participation on meaningful, sustainable development projects
background of established NGO and well established mission
reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
reimbursement of visas and vaccinations costs; assistance with visa application procedure;
medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online;
Travel insurance covering war zones;
Accommodation in PIN guesthouse on PIN expenses ;
25 days of paid leave annually + R&R
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and cover letter via this linkhttps://inhiro.com/job/id/8171. Please click on green "Apply" button and fill the application form.
In case you have any questions you can contact us via email: hr@peopleinneed.cz
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.