The IRC launched an emergency health response in Yemen in 2016 as the humanitarian situation in the country deteriorated following the 2014 civil war. Since then, and despite continued instability and conflict, the IRC has extended its presence throughout the country, implementing a diverse, integrated program of health, protection, and governance programs. These programs prioritize local partnerships with both public institutions and civil society, and span humanitarian, recovery, and development modalities, while serving vulnerable Yemenis including IDPs and Returnees, Migrants and Refugees, Women, Children, and Youth.
Job Overview
The IRC Country Director sets the vision and strategic direction for operations in Yemen and oversees all programs under development. The Country Director will maintain the continuity of humanitarian, recovery, and development support in Yemen, in alignment with relevant Yemeni government and de-facto authorities, Yemeni civil society, and in alignment with the United Nations Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen and IRC’s Strategy 100, our organization’s strategic plan to guide our work as we approach the 100th anniversary of IRC’s founding in 1933.
The Country Director is responsible for the overall leadership and supervisory management of IRC’s 350 staff and 1,000+ incentive workers as well as all programming, and operations, including program quality and accountability, stewardship of resources, staff safety and security, performance management, and external representation. The Country Director is IRC’s principal representative on behalf of the Yemen country program to government officials, non-governmental actors, Yemen civil society, donors, international organizations, and the media.
Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary, demonstrated leadership abilities who deploys strong communications and interpersonal skills effectively, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will enjoy contextual analytical skills with an ability to translate the impact of geopolitical events to our day-to-day operations. They will build a network of partnerships and diversify program resources. They will be directly responsible for the overall coordination and strategic direction of the country program; providing oversight and coaching for directly supervised senior managers; leading country program teams to identify, design and deliver responsive, high-quality programs; ensuring efficient management of public grants and private funds for results, compliance, and focused, timely reporting; and oversight of financial management and compliance systems.
Major Responsibilities:
Leadership and Representation
Staff Management, Learning and Development
Stewardship and Operational Management
Communications
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Regional Vice-President - MENA
Position directly Supervises: A senior management team responsible for programs, operations, finance, People and Culture, and security
Key Internal Contacts:
Country Program: All staff
Region: Middle East and North Africa Regional Team
HQ: Crisis Response and Recovery Department (CRRD), Ethics & Compliance, Operations and Strategy, Finance, Global Philanthropy & Partnerships, Technical Excellence and General Counsel
Key External Contacts:
Partner organizations
Host country government officials
Public and private donor agencies
International and national NGOs
UN agencies
Foreign governments.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
Languages Required/Preferred:
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
Ability to Travel: approximately 25% within and outside the region for workshops, representation, and conferences
Professional Standards
Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing, and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.
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