Cooperazione Internazionale Fondazione (COOPI)

Position: Head of Mission

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Application Deadline: December 27, 2021

Duration: 12 months (Renewable)

Purpose of the role

• The Head of Mission is responsible for the country coordination in its different aspects: staff, logistics, budget and procedures’ respect. S/he represents COOPI in its relations with the donors, institutions, NGOs, local government and international agencies. Cooperates with the Regional Coordination in the definition of the Country Strategy and the intervention priorities. Guarantees the correct project implementation and ensures the Country Regulation presence and respect as well as the compliance with the organization and donors’ procedures.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
• Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.

How to Apply

To apply please use the following link:

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Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of experience and education;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management of international humanitarian missions in Africa and developing countries
• Experience of working with the following donors AICS, EU, ECHO, UN agencies
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement security operations in the field
• Experience working and living in complex political environment or developing countries
• Proven ability in teaching and coaching in security domain
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English

Soft skills

• Ability to analyze multiple issues and develop specific recommendations;
• Strong supervisory abilities, demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability in order to rapidly develop relevant advises based on changing geopolitical context.

Desired

• Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO in a similar context will be an asset.