Head of Southern Zone, Madagascar (based in Tsihombe) At Catholic Relief Services

Job Summary:
CRS intervention in the South of Madagascar is complex in nature and continues to expand. The Head of the Southern Zone will provide overall leadership to the Southern Operations in three sub offices in Madagascar (Beloha, Tsihombe and Tulear) . The HoSZ will also ensure the development and effective management of operational systems and resources and the delivery of high-quality programming in coordination with the CRS main office in Antananarivo. This position will ensure the overall oversight of systems including procurement, HR, fleet, ICT, finance, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management, including safety & security as well as program coordination. You will promote stewardship of resources, help ensure principled compliance, proactively identify risk issues, and under supervision lead operational improvements. You are responsible for support of Heads of Sub offices and program staff to ensure tha t project results are achieved on time and on budget. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate safety & security risks, as well as risks stemming from corruption, fraud and/or safeguarding.

Required Languages – English and French
Travel – Up to 35%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Able to live in an environment where everyday comforts may not be readily available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with projects funded by multiple public donors, including USAID.
• Experience in stakeholder management and establishing and strengthening community partnerships.
• Staff management experienc e and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Knowledge of procurement and general office administrative/management issues
• Prior experience working in Madagascar and/or the SARO region, preferred
• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Head of Sub offices in Tsihombe, Beloha and Tulear
Key Working Relationships:
Internal
CR, HoP, HoOps, COP DFSA, HoO, Procurement team, Transport team, Administration team, department managers. Regional SARO team, HRD team
External
Local Government officials, USAID, Church leadership, vendors
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Ad ministration, International Relations, or relevant field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization with progressive responsibilities and some project management experience. Experience with an international organization a plus.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
� Integrity
� Continuous Improvement & Innovation
� Builds Relationships
� Develops Talent
� Strategic Mindset
� Accountability & Stewardship
*Our Catholic ide ntity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
*Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibiliti es associated with the position.*** Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.**
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. I n the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.