Country Director
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Job Vacancy > Country Director
Location > Arusha
Position Type > Full Time
Organization Type > NGO Website > http://dorcas.org -
Dorcas
Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2016
Country Director POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organization active in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In these regions Dorcas works together with local partner organizations through the Dorcas field offices. Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command Jesus Christ gave to His followers to take care of the poor and oppressed (Matt.25.31-46), irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self-reliance through development, providing social care and assisting in emergency situations.
Since 1995, Dorcas has been active in Eastern Africa. Tanzania is one of our focus countries. Our vision is to expand our project portfolio in order to assist more local communities to flourish. For our field office Tanzania we are looking for an experienced:
Country Director
To be stationed at Usa River (Arusha area), Tanzania
The Country Director will be responsible for:
• Representing Dorcas in Tanzania
• Expanding the portfolio of development & relief projects, mainly by local and institutional fundraising.
• Overseeing the logistical, financial, HRM and administrative management of the projects implemented by Dorcas and local partners
• Maintaining strong relations with the Dutch and other Embassies and establishing new relations with international donors, INGOs, local government bodies, UN coordination structures, and other relevant stakeholders
• Providing security, technical advice and support to field staff and partner organisations;
• Training and support in implementation standards, guidelines and reporting;
• Timely submission of reports to headquarters and other (institutional) donors according to their requirements.
Job Requirements:
• University degree in International Development studies, Disaster Management or other relevant related studies
• Minimum of five years relevant management experience in an international setting
• Expert in Community Development and Humanitarian Aid
• Experience in writing proposals, capable to pursuit, set goals and to achieve them
• Leadership skills, proactive attitude, flexible personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in representing a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of the Tanzanian culture, background, politics, diversity and history
• Fluent command of English and preferably Swahili
• Ability to travel and work in a cross-cultural environment
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas
• Active membership in a church
At Dorcas you will:
Become part of an international and dynamic team;
Receive a suitable salary and good employment conditions;
Have ample opportunity for personal growth.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For questions about this vacancy, please contact Dirk-Jan Otte
You can send your application letter and CV at latest by 11 September 2016 via APPLY NOW button
We invite you to include your Christian motivation in your application letter.
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