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Against Hunger is a global leader in the fight against hunger. For 40
years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight. We save
the lives of children and their families. We are there for them before
and after disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves,
see their children grow up strong, and for whole communities to prosper.
We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our
knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We
will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.
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We
are currently seeking for a transformational leader to be our Country
Director in Tanzania. Specifically, we are seeking a visionary leader
with robust programmatic experience. The Country Director position will
be responsible to develop and execute a country growth strategy that
will ensure relevance and impact of Action Against Hunger in Tanzania.
Candidates
need to show relevant experience of have managed diverse program
portfolios, increased significantly diverse funding portfolios, and have
proven records of external engagement with a variety of stakeholders
including local and national government entities as well as local and
international organizations.
As Tanzania is an emerging economy
that is still dealing with significant internal inequities reflected on
the development indicators across the country, the future Action Against
Hunger Tanzania Country Leader will need to be creative and innovative
in exploring, beyond the regular donor funding mechanisms, other sources
of funding that can ensure sustainability of our interventions in the
local context.
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Requirements
- At least 10 years of senior management experience
- Minimum 10 years of work in development contexts, preferable with experience in emerging economies in Africa.
- Overall knowledge of Action Against Hunger key areas of intervention.
- Previous experience of managing successfully organizational change processes
- Results
driven and demonstrable ability to set and communicate goals and ensure
effective and appropriate decision making and problem solving - Ability to organize, mentor, engage and motivate a multicultural team
- Experience
in fundraising from a diverse donor portfolio in similar contexts like
Kenya (emerging economies), preferably in Africa.
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REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge on developing and executing Business plans
- High level financial management skills to steer the operational budget and modeling scenarios
- Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
- Very
good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments
in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate and influence internally and externally.
- Understanding of managing security and risk within an INGO context
- Fluent in English (professional English needed)
Benefits
Action
Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary &
benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a
veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Application Process.
Interested?
Then
apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants
must upload a cover letter and an updated resume. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis.