ountry representative – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
| Fonctions | Coordination, Gestion de projet |
|---|---|
| Activités | Autre |
| Contrat | CDD |
About MAG :
MAG saves lives and builds future by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the risk of death for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children.
About the DRC Program :
Between 1996 and 2003, the Democratic Republic of Congo was the site of the most deadly conflict since World War Two, which is estimated to be 5.4 million deaths and left contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance. MAG has been working in DRC since 2004 removing and destroying landmines and carrying out risk education work with communities, to raise awareness of the problems and promote safe behavior. We are also the only non-governmental organization to carry out arms management and destruction initiatives in the country, which began in 2006. The DRC program is more focused on mine action and is currently focused on the implementation of arms management. destruction initiatives.
About the role :
This role will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of all aspects of the Country Program, including staff, resources, partners and networks. A key element of the role will be able to ensure contractual compliance with project donors, coordinating and developing relationships with donors and other stakeholders to represent MAG, and planning and developing further opportunities for MAG in the country. The role will have ultimate responsibility for the program’s finances, as well as budgeting and reporting; more oversight of the security and management of the country. As the senior manager in country, the Country Representative will provide leadership to and oversee program support functions, including logistics, human resources and finance, as well as management of implementing partners.This role is likely to be based in Kinshasa, however, due to the ongoing uncertainties in country; this may be relocate to Goma.
About you :
You should have previous experience in overseas project management roles, within an international aid / humanitarian organization. You will also need to experience the range of project management functions, including the experience of managing national staff and the ability to motivate a team. In addition, you should have experience working across a range of disciplines and experience of growing and developing projects. It will be a key to the role of a successful analyst and a facilitator.
French and English language skills are essential for this post.
Areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so.
For more information on the role, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 31 January 2019. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis however please as soon as possible.
