BURKINA FASO – Head of mission – M/F At The Chain of Hope

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About Chain of Hope

Chain of Hope is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen health systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development. Helping the most marginalized children is more than a moral obligation; it is an essential condition for achieving the United Nations 2030 goals for children’s health and well-being.

We operate in 27 countries with a global approach, focused on children but also on mothers and disadvantaged communities:

Prevention and screening from a very early age, particularly within the framework of school health programmes.
Care and surgery, to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
Training and skills transfer to local teams thanks to our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
Construction and equipment of hospital structures adapted to local needs.

BURKINA FASO mission context

La Chaîne de l’Espoir has been present in Burkina Faso since 2018, it supports the Burkinabe health system mainly in the prevention and management of maxillofacial pathologies co-financed by the AFD, the development of the management of cardiovascular pathologies and loco-regional anesthesia. A new project aimed at improving the provision of surgical care in the Eastern region will be launched in early 2025.

The humanitarian situation in Burkina Faso is of great concern, with a deterioration since 2014, due to the political and security crisis that has led to massive population displacement, as well as disruptions in access to basic services such as health and education. The combination of these factors has exacerbated humanitarian needs in the country, with millions of people requiring humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs.

The post

The Head of Mission has overall responsibility and is responsible for the achievements of the country office in terms of impact, quality and accountability. He represents La Chaîne de l’Espoir in the country with local authorities and all external partners, leads the development and implementation of the mission strategy. He defines operational guidelines and ensures their proper implementation and is responsible for the proper financial, administrative, HR and logistical management of the mission. He is responsible for the security of the mission. He is responsible for the continuity and development of the operational strategy already developed, of existing strong partnerships.

The Head of Mission is responsible for carrying out the following tasks:

Representation and external relations
Planning and strategy
Internal communication
Monitoring the implementation of projects and the functioning of the office
Implementation Partnerships
Quality control
Reporting
Security

The profile

Training/Experience:

Higher education in international relations, international solidarity, development or equivalent training.
Minimum 5 years of experience desired in a similar position in the field, within an international NGO.

Skills and abilities:

Dynamism and leadership, ability to create a collaborative work environment and mobilize your team.
Ability to negotiate, represent and interact with others, including in intercultural environments.
Rigor, analytical and synthetic mind.
Excellent ability to express and understand, orally and in writing, in French and English.
Knowledge of Burkina Faso strongly desired.
Great flexibility of mind, adaptability, ease of adaptation to changes, positive and enthusiastic spirit.
Adherence to the humanitarian principles and ethical code of La Chaîne de l’Espoir.
Excellent command of project cycle management.
Knowledge of international solidarity financing mechanisms (institutional and private).
A good knowledge of health issues will be essential.
Proficiency in computer tools.
Driving license.