Overview

Seeking a seasoned Country Director to guide NRC's strategic vision and operational response in Mali, focusing on advocacy, resource mobilization, and upholding quality standards.

Tasks Summary

• Analysing the political and humanitarian context and adapt the NRC programme ensuring relevance and strategic partnerships within the evolving context in Mali
• Motivating and coaching staff in order to create effective teams, with particular attention to ensuring an efficient and empowered Country Management Group
• Promoting accountability, the highest standard of ethics, including safeguarding, and adherence to the Humanitarian Principles
• Responsible for all NRC advocacy efforts in Mali and ensure that contributions are made to NRC regional and global advocacy efforts
• Developing and enforcing policies to promote and maintain diverse staff at all levels
• Providing vision, promoting ideas, gain agreement and act as a role model
• Serving as a proactive member the Extended Regional Management Team, promote collaboration with other Country Offices and the Regional Team and contribute to the development of the Central and West Africa Region as a whole
• Actively engage with the Burkina Faso and Niger Country Office as part of the Central Sahel to ensure holistic advocacy and programming

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Knowledge of the context in the Central Sahel
• Experience from advocacy work
• Experience with change management processes

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 24 months with possibility of extension

Work Modality:

Remuneration: grade 12 on NRC’s salary scale