Deputy Country Director

Deputy Country Director

Medair

Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Role Summary

Manage development and implementation of the DR Congo support functions to facilitate the implementation of country programme strategy. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the support functions, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) plays a key role in systems development, legal compliance, finance & grant management, operational coordination, and team leadership.

Project Overview

Reduction of excess morbidity and mortality caused by conflict and disease outbreak-related shocks through the implementation of public health in emergencies (health, nutrition, and WASH) as well as infrastructure work to increase Medair’s access to those most in need.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Staff Management - Contribute to strategic direction, leadership, and change management of DR Congo programme as part of Senior Management Team. Line-manage Logistics, HR, and Communications departments;
• Programme Support Management - Ensure good financial management standards, deliverables, and practices across various awards, ensuring budgets are spent according to proposals, donor rules and regulations, and timeframes;
• Security Management - Support the Country Director (CD) to oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, manage security incidents, update and implement security protocols, and provide training in security-related topics;
• Communication - Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements;
• Representation - Support CD in the maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Medair at relevant meetings to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships;
• This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• University degree in a relevant subject such as Management/Development Studies/Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject – preferably public health related;
• Strong working knowledge of English and French, spoken and written;
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position;
• Experience in preparing proposals and donor reports;
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style;
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills;
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues;
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels;
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.

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