Country Director At CBM Global Disability Inclusion

Use your expertise and experience in inclusive community development to help shape the vital work and future direction of CBM Global Disability Inclusion; a dynamic INGO working alongside people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places to fight poverty and exclusion and transform lives

Reports To

The Country Director will report to the International Director.

Job Overview and Core Purpose

The Country Director is responsible and accountable for leading CBM Global’s strategy and operations in Madagascar and for delivering the organisation’s mission and vision. CBM Global is a dual mandate organisation, practicing and promoting disability inclusion in development and humanitarian contexts. As the leader of the country team, the Country Director has a central and strategic role within CBM Global.

Success requires leading and building a high-performing, diverse team; inspiring and aligning this team and other internal stakeholders behind a clearly articulated strategy for the country programme; developing and winning support for a growing portfolio of programme work, across all three vehicles of change detailed in the organisation’s programmatic strategy; and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that are critical to success.

Based: Antananarivo, Madagascar. All applicants must have the right to work in Madagascar.

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive Responsibilities and Duties

– Strategy, relationships and representation

a) Develop and deliver the country strategy to achieve the CBM Global mission. Align it to the specific country context; CBM Global’s dual mandate (development and humanitarian); the CBM Global Federation strategy; to the programmatic strategy and three vehicles of change (field programmes, advisory and advocacy); and to the strategies of the thematic areas.

b) Build and maintain authentic partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with the disability movement, ensuring our work reflects and is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.

c) Develop highly constructive relationships with CBM Global Member Teams and Thematic Teams. Mobilise and coordinate their input and support so that it most effectively supports the realisation of the country strategy.

d) Represent CBM Global in country. Enhance the organisation’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, OPDs, INGOs, local NGOs and the public; and by promoting the organisation through appropriate channels.

e) Establish and lead the Country Coordinating Forum and Country Advisory panel. Ensure these bodies add value and fulfil their purpose in line with their agreed terms of reference.

– Partnerships and programmes

a) Identify and build relationships with partners who share CBM Global’s vision and complement our development and humanitarian programme work. Foster a model and approach to partnership that aligns with and supports our partnership principles.

b) Work with partners to develop and deliver a portfolio of development and humanitarian programme work, across all three vehicles of change detailed in CBM Global’s programmatic strategy. Champion an approach that embraces CBM Global’s Programme Quality Framework; three -way model of collaboration; and partnership with the disability movement.

c) Identify funding opportunities for CBM Global’s development and humanitarian work. Actively support fundraising and cost recovery, including fundraising from institutional donors that is led by CBM Member Teams. Raise funds from in-country sources.

– Team leadership

a) Lead the Country Team. Clearly articulate a compelling vision and direction for the team. Inspire and direct the team towards achieving this vision.

b) Build a high performing team through management, coaching and mentoring.

c) Ensure human resource policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.

d) Take responsibility for safety and security of staff and visitors and ensure compliance with up-to-date SOP’s and the Security Plan.

e) Ensure an inclusive and accessible workplace, with a working culture, environment and policies that enable the full participation of people with disabilities.

– Finance and fiduciary responsibilities

a) Ensure a high standard of financial and budget management and full compliance with CBM Global’s finance standards and procedures. Maintain management controls for accountability and efficient use of funding.

b) Oversee the CBM Global risk management framework at the country office level and regularly update and report on it.

c) Ensure in-country compliance with all statutory requirements.

• Advocate, champion and model disability inclusion to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and in all aspects of society in Madagascar
• Accountable for ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with CBM’s programmes, are safeguarded to the greatest extent possible. Responsible for ensuring compliance to all aspects of the CBM Global Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures.