International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 15 Jan 2010 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia
Job title: Country Director
Field site: Addis Ababa
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Implement, monitor and report on all country programs
2. Design new program initiatives
3. Liaise closely with key donors, including US, UK and EU bilateral donors and UN agencies
4. Develop new strategic partnerships and actively seek new program development opportunities
5. Liaise closely with HQ staff
6. Manage and motivate a diverse team located in Addis Ababa and several field sites
7. Oversee logistics, human resources, financial management and administration
8. Regularly attend key sector meetings, and maintain a strong knowledge of nutrition, health, GBV, and other related sectors
9. Provide regular donor reports and programmatic updates to HQ
10. Host periodic donor and HQ visits
11. Travel regularly to field sites throughout Ethiopia to oversee program implementation
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 15+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief programs preferably focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings
2. A graduate degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field
3. Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications
4. Strong experience implementing USAID, DFID, EU, and UN-funded programs
5. The ability to conduct and supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals, budgets and program set ups
6. Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
7. Fluency in English (required)
8. Experience working in food security, livelihoods, and Watsan programs a plus
9. Proven ability to raise funds and develop new programs
OTHER COMMENTS:
The appropriate candidate should demonstrate a significant and successful past performance of new program development
Reference Code: RW_7Y5UNW-75
