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International Rescue Committee
CLOSEDRegional Vice President, East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: Sep 28, 2023
1 day remainingPublished: Sep 21, 2023 (6 days ago)
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Professional Profile
Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary leadership abilities, extensive lived experience in African contexts and a deep understanding of the cultural, societal and political contexts of the countries in East Africa in which we work. IRC understands that conflict and crisis traverse/transcend national and regional boundaries, and we are committed to supporting clients and partners in cross-border and cross-regional configurations where necessary. The successful candidate for this role will bring knowledge and experience of the wider region and the dynamics which inform conflict and crisis in Africa.
• Extensive field experience leading humanitarian, protracted and/or post-crisis development programs with demonstrated ability to manage in complex and often insecure working environments.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with 10 or more years in leadership with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to represent program context, constraints, and successes to media, government, private sector, civil society and Boards in a compelling manner.
• Exceptional financial and operational analysis and management skills, including project management.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; commitment to open and transparent communication and top-notch diplomatic skills.
• Deep commitment to and knowledge of strategies to advance diversity, equality and inclusion; proven experience in incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Receptive and collaborative leadership approach that contributes to positive team environment, builds and maintains strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking strategic planning and leading teams through change.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English; other languages spoken in East Africa a definite advantage
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Professional Profile
Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary leadership abilities, extensive lived experience in African contexts and a deep understanding of the cultural, societal and political contexts of the countries in East Africa in which we work. IRC understands that conflict and crisis traverse/transcend national and regional boundaries, and we are committed to supporting clients and partners in cross-border and cross-regional configurations where necessary. The successful candidate for this role will bring knowledge and experience of the wider region and the dynamics which inform conflict and crisis in Africa.
• Extensive field experience leading humanitarian, protracted and/or post-crisis development programs with demonstrated ability to manage in complex and often insecure working environments.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with 10 or more years in leadership with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to represent program context, constraints, and successes to media, government, private sector, civil society and Boards in a compelling manner.
• Exceptional financial and operational analysis and management skills, including project management.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; commitment to open and transparent communication and top-notch diplomatic skills.
• Deep commitment to and knowledge of strategies to advance diversity, equality and inclusion; proven experience in incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Receptive and collaborative leadership approach that contributes to positive team environment, builds and maintains strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking strategic planning and leading teams through change.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English; other languages spoken in East Africa a definite advantage
• Oversee implementation of IRC’s global strategy across the regional portfolio.
• Ensure a consistently high level of team performance and engagement; Manage, mentor, and coach all Country Directors, Project Directors and regional team members, modeling healthy, collaborative intra and inter-departmental working relationships.
• Lead measurable efforts to ensure IRC’s workforce – including at leadership levels – reflects the diversity of the places we operate and the people we serve.
• Cultivate a safe and protective environment for all people, combining locally-led initiatives with wider organizational efforts related to Safeguarding, Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Duty of Care and Safety & Security.
• Ensure that all country finance, human resources, supply chain, and IT functions are resourced and managed in accordance with IRC and donor policies and standards.
• Champion humanitarian access and security management strategies across the region
• Actively partner with the Ethics & Compliance Unit to strengthen IRC’s efforts to prevent, detect and respond to issues of fraud and misconduct.
• Foster a balanced and diligent approach to risk management across all country programs.
• Ensure strong representation of the IRC to local, regional and global stakeholders – including governments, donors, and private sector and civil society partners.
• Support IRC’s business development and fundraising efforts through cultivating a strong network of donor contacts, engaging with the HQ fundraising team, and ensuring that country teams build and maintain strong donor relationships.
• Support the development of creative, impactful approaches to priority policy issues, both locally and in concert with the global advocacy team.
• Raise IRC's and IRC partners’ profiles, working closely with the communications team.
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