Vacancy title:
Country Director

Jobs at:
IMA World Health

Deadline of this Job:
17th December 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 3rd December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary:
Based in Dar es Salaam, The Country Director (CD) will serve as IMA’s lead representative in Tanzania and will have primary responsibility for representation, staff management, partnership, resource mobilization, and program oversight. The position will lead IMA programs and guide strategic direction in Tanzania, developing new programs and partnerships. The position will work closely with IMA Headquarters to establish robust operations and program management systems.

Reports To:
This position reports to the VP for Programs. The position coordinates with the Sr Program Director and other related technical staff at the HQ level.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic and program leadership
  
• Ensure high quality programs through regular project reviews, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems, and staff and partner development.
  
• Lead development of country strategies as needed.
  
• Remain well-informed about national and regional issues affecting IMA, its programs and partners.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in an international development related field.
  
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience working in international development
  
• At least 10 years of experience managing public donor funds and relationships, including with DFID and USAID.
  
• At least 10 years of management experience in overseas settings.
  
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing teams with diverse members.
  
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including ability to communicate to a range of audiences.
  
• Experience working closely with local partners in advisory or accompaniment roles.
  
• Strong leadership, management, and teamwork skills.
  
• Proven ability to think strategically and analytically.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, patience and flexibility.
  Good negotiation and diplomacy skills.