CARE
Non-profit whose mission is to end global poverty
Closing date: 30 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Ghana - Accra
The Deputy Regional Director-Program Support position is to assist Country Offices in the region to develop, strengthen and maintain relevant, effective and efficient management systems that improve operations and reduce risk.
The Deputy Regional Director - Program Support (DRD - PS) will be responsible for the oversight of and support to Country Offices in all areas of human resources, information technology and administration (procurement, property and transport management, administration). Sub-grant management is a shared function with Program. The DRD-PS is also heavily involved in Audit matters.
S/he will work closely with the Regional Director, the Country Directors, the Director of Regional Finance Operations and Regional Controller to ensure that the COs in the region has effective and efficient P/S functions in place and that those functions operate at levels in line with agreed upon organizational standards. The DRD - PS is responsible for identifying strengths and weaknesses in CO program support systems through CO visits and reviews of CO audit reports and then working with the COs to sustain strengths and correct weaknesses.
The DRD - PS will oversee the compliance with an execution of policies and procedures for Program Support developed by CARE HQ. S/he will also identify, record and share best practices in the area of P.S. The DRD - PS will liaise closely with HQ point persons in the areas of human resources, information technology, administration and internal audit. S/he will facilitate information sharing and networking within the region.
The DRD - PS will visit COs on a regular basis to review structures, systems and capacities and then offer assistance in helping rectify areas which have been identified for improvement. S/he will also identify common concerns across the COs in the region and identify systemic solutions to those concerns. The DRD - PS will promote collaboration across the COs, as well as maintain close relations with the appropriate units in HQ.
The DRD - PS will play a key role in the development and implementation of training programs for CO PS staff, as well as senior managers and program staff in the region.
The DRD - PS will report to the Regional Director. Substantial travel to countries in the region will be required as well as occasional travels to other regions and Atlanta.
The DRD_PS in West Africa oversees the administration of the RMU Office, coordinates budget preparation for the RMU and monitors expenses.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a field related to management (including HR, finance, procurement, etc.), backed up and updated by appropriate supplemental training.
At least 5 years experience (prefer at least 3 at the ACD level) in management of Program Support functions.
Fluent English and other language relevant to the region (French required).
Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning.
Comprehensive knowledge of the operating environment and challenges of a variety of P/S systems, including SCALA.
Practical, hands-on professional experience in human resources, procurement, administration, auditing, financial management, management of IT equipment and systems
Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of CARE’s main donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, NORAD, DANIDA, and others.
Training and facilitation skills
Desired:
Master’s level degree in a field related to financial, human resources or other specific technical area of administration, backed-up and updated by appropriate supplemental training.
At least 10 years experience (at least 5 at the ACD level) in management of Program Support functions in a diverse range of CARE COs, encompassing both development and emergency programs in large and small COs of different languages and cultures
Proficiency in another language relevant to the region
Reference Code: RW_7XQMSX-36
