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Job Description: Country Director, VSO International Responsible to: Regional Director
No. of direct reports: Programme Managers, Administration Managers Country, Group & Function: South Sudan, Africa Group
Role purpose: To lead the strategic development and implementation of VSO’s programmes in country, effectively managing Programme Office staff, volunteers, funding, finances, brand
and risk, in order to maximize VSO’s impact on ending poverty.
Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators Competencies Skills, Experience, Knowledge
Strategic contribution and VSO Representation Relevant and ambitious strategic plans Working together - Strength Essential:
Lead the design and management of the Programme Plan, are evolved and delivered which Successfully leads teams and develops others’ Significant experience in an
engaging all stakeholders. Contribute to raising the profile successfully respond to unfulfilled team-working skills equivalent position in a development
of VSO in country, networking with key people/bodies. rights of poor and disadvantaged Communication & Influencing - Expert or humanitarian organisation.
Assess and respond to a changing external environment. communities and raise. Builds mutually beneficial alliances and networks Proven leadership skills and
Programme Management VSO’s credibility as a development at senior levels within and outside VSO and is a experience of managing large and
Coach team members to develop coherent, strategic agency, in the context of VSO’s well known thought leader complex teams;
programme plans. Effectively implement planning and corporate strategic intent. Managing Knowledge - Strength Change management experience
review systems to ensure delivery against plans, and Ambitious Programme Areas Plans are Leads initiatives that improve knowledge Practical experience of applying
appropriate reporting and monitoring. evolved and successfully delivered by management; develops others’ knowledge development issues at a project or
Volunteer Support the management skills community level coupled with impact
Ensure volunteer duty of care and support; maintain a Programme Area Teams in line with the Striving for excellence -Strength assessment and evaluation of
culture of partnership between volunteers and the overall Country Strategy Paper and Leads initiatives to improve monitoring, poverty reduction and social change.
Programme Office (PO), including appropriate feedback VSO’s standards and timelines. evaluation and learning; is a role model for Substantial experience of the
mechanisms and adherence to VSO standards. A vibrant and positive volunteer continuous learning and improvement. financial management of significant
People Management community is established which is Managing Resources - Strength budgets, including preparing financial
Effectively lead the PO team within the performance empowered and supported by the Leads others to pursue significant or innovative projections, general financial
management framework and coach line managers. Ensure Programme Office to work effectively funding opportunities; finds creative ways to management and reporting.
ways of working and behaviours are in line with VSO values with local partners and actively allocate funds and people on complex or inter- Proven expertise of leading in
and policies and legal compliance them. engaged in ongoing programme related projects. fundraising, seeking and securing
Programme Funding development. Managing People -Strength new donors, successful proposal
Maintain a funding plan that maximises and increases the Staff are working effectively as a team Builds a high performing team that meets writing, management of large and
external funding base and ensures compliance with funding to meet Country Strategic objectives, challenging objectives linked to corporate complex grants, a rate of average
and donor requirements. and individual performance and objectives; ensures own team works efficiently 90% independence from
Financial and Resource Management satisfaction are maximized through with other teams. organisational/core funds);
Be accountable for budget, resources and assets, ensuring efficient support structures and Developing People - Strength Evidence of understanding the
financial controls and cost effectiveness are paramount procedures within the legal framework Is a role model for coaching, mentoring and challenges of donor and contract
Legal Compliance of the country and within VSO policies developing others, and for effective use of VSO’s management and the implications for
Ensure legal compliance in all areas (NGO tax, employment and guidelines. staff development processes and opportunities programme management
law, health and safety, insurance and internal requirements. Funding plan is delivered in line with Leading for the Future – Expert Experience of working effectively as a
Security and Risk Management KPI’s Represents VSO at major forums; works with team with regional colleagues based
Be fully accountable at country level for emergency and risk All donor/supporter contractual terms leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit outside the country
management, developing a plan and ensuring staff and and conditions are fulfilled in line with sectors to progress the International IT literate (Microsoft and finance
volunteer awareness and compliance. VSO’s project funding management Development agenda. packages).
Corporate leadership guidance and procedures. Thinking Strategically – Expert Experience in security risk
Act as guardian of the VSO brand in country Resources are used effectively and Drives forward VSO’s corporate strategy; helps management.
Ensure staff and volunteers are continuously engaged and efficiently to deliver the objectives of to set the future direction in response to Desirable:
aligned with VSO’s global vision, mission, values, strategic all Programme Areas Plans and any anticipated changes in the external environment. International experience gained
directions and business plan overarching objectives. Delivering Results - Strength within a volunteering/NGO context.
Foster effective ongoing communication between staff and VSO is fully compliant with laws Effectively leads large teams or complex
volunteers in country and the rest of the Global VSO applying to VSO’s operations and to projects, generating a goal-oriented, problem-
network key VSO policies. solving team mentality and ensuring timely, high
Work collegiately with peers across VSO to share Appropriate plans for risk and security quality results.
knowledge, skills, resources and networks. management are in place.
1281840v1 review date 2012
1281840v1 review date 2012
