Country Representative – Ethiopia At iMMAP

Organization: 3iSolution/iMMAP France

Mailing Address: 5 Rue Saint Jacques 13006 – Marseille (France)

Type of contract: International consultant

Expected start date: ASAP

Duration of the contract: 12 months renewable based on funding

Fees: 6500-8500 USD + benefit expatriation package for international personnel

Organization

3iSolution/iMMAP France is an non for profit organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations ad we support local authorities and institutions to enhance their capacities and become autonomous in their internal data and information management activities.

Scope of work

The Country Representative (CR) is the senior management position in the country, with supervisory and managerial responsibility for all in-country personnel, programs and policies. The CR is also the legal representative of the organization in the Country. The CR is responsible for representing the organization in front of local authorities , local and international partners and to develop the portfolio of the organization in Country. S/He is also responsible for developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures for 3iSolution/iMMAP France operations in country as well as of the Country strategy. Working closely with the HQ team, the CR ensures that country program operations meet the highest standard and are aligned with of regional and global strategies.

Description of Duties

Line management

The Country Representative for Ethiopia shall work under the direction of the Operations Director in HQ.

Strategy and programmatic development

Develop the Ethiopia country strategy for the organization (program development and stakeholders’ engagement strategy), in coordination with headquarters and through consultation with local and international key stakeholders.
Work to identify and evaluate new programmatic and partnership opportunities, work to develop new proposals and respond to RFPs in close coordination with HQ.

Team Management

Structure the country office team in an efficient manner, ensure the HR structure is updated and responding to programmatic and strategic needs, participate in recruitments
Ensure personnel applies policies and pursue the highest standards in their daily work
Create and develop an organizational culture of accountability, responsibility and quality of services.
Create a positive, engaged and constructive working environment,
Ensure HR policies are understood and applied, ensure regular performance evaluation of personnel

Programmatic management, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Line manage the Project Managers
Ensure programs are implemented following 3iSolution/iMMAP France and international standards
Ensure internal MEAL guidelines are applied
Ensure programs’ reporting to donors and internal reporting is aligned with donors’ and 3iSolution/iMMAP France rules and regulations.
Ensure relations with donors are positively maintained
Raise to headquarter any challenge that could be detrimental to the program or to 3iSolution/iMMAP France presence in Country.

Representation

Represent 3iSolution/iMMAP France with national and international stakeholders in Country and when requested abroad (for specific program development opportunities as well as for representation with donors’ headquarters).
Legally represent the organization in Country with local authorities, perform all necessary activities to ensure respect of the local legislation including liaising with local authorities for registration procedures

Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability

Line manage the finance/HR/admin team to ensure a sound financial/HR/Admin management of projects as well as of the Country office
Ensure Project managers and finance team closely coordinate on programmatic forecasts and expenditures
Coordinate the finance team to ensure an adequate financial management of the country office in terms of cash flow
Ensure segregation of duties is in place as well as the application of 3iSolution/iMMAP France policies in terms of financial/HR and administrative management
Ensure the finance/HR/admin team is aware of donors and 3iSolution/iMMAP France rules and regulations

Security and logistics

Manage the Security and Logistics Manager in Country and be the overall responsible for security management in Iraq.
Ensure security plans are in place and that a safety and security culture is created within the country office,
Ensure management of assets and procurement procedures are aligned with 3iSolution/iMMAP France and Donors’ rules and regulations.
Regularly report to HQ context developments that could impact 3iSolution/iMMAP France presence and security of its teams on the ground.
Ensure timely reporting of security incidents based on 3iSolution/iMMAP France rules and regulations.

Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Science or other relevant fields;

Languages

English (fluent) – essential
French (fluent) is an asset

Experience

At least 8 years of field experience with increasing responsibility in management positions, preferably in the humanitarian sector (country office management, field coordination or similar positions)
Previous experience in managing office and program teams
Previous experience in managing European donor funding
Previous experience in relating to local authorities/institutions as well as with other stakeholders
Previous experience in proposal development, representation and strategy development
Knowledge of the Ethiopian context and/or regional context is an asset

Soft skills

Strong presentation and communication skills;
Problem solving capacity;
Ability to work in harsh operational environments;
Ability to create a positive and motivating working environment

Accountability to Beneficiaries

3iSolution/iMMAP France personnel is expected to respect principles of accountability to beneficiaries of iMMAP France programs, in line with international standards while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.

Working conditions

Consultant’s fees scale: $6,500 USD – $8,500 USD (+ expatriate package for international candidates: per-diem, monthly housing allowance).

Guiding Principles

Personnel is expected to respect the local culture and 3iSolution/iMMAP France’s policies, procedures, and values at all times. 3iSolution/iMMAP France has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct. 3iSolution/iMMAP France is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.