Country Director
Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that
applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of
people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country
presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture,
energy and WASH to local contexts.
SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia,
Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit
organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This
requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.
In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly
aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation -
by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many
more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position
ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow
to and from the frontline.
For more information on our operations in Tanzania and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org
Job Description
The role of Country Director is critical for the success of SNV and
reports directly to the Managing Director responsible for East Africa.
The Country Director Tanzania will spearhead SNV’s strategic and
operational engagement in the country.
SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result-oriented and experienced
professional who will lead the Tanzania country team in realising the
implementation of high-quality programs in SNV’s sectors. SNV offers the
successful candidate a challenging position in a rapidly evolving and
unpredictable political and economic environment.
The Country Director will lead, coach and support a team of
professionals to perform at their best to meet and exceed client, donor
and SNV corporate expectations. In addition, she/he will be a key member
of SNV’s global senior management team, making meaningful contributions
to help shape the future of SNV.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Strategic leadership of the program (including multi-country efforts and potentially managing projects in other countries) within the overall parameters of SNV’s global strategy;
- Business development to grow the country program, ensure the financial sustainability of SNV Tanzania and ensure a high-quality project design;
- Oversight and quality assurance of project implementation (including project director roles) ensuring the delivery of impact to the satisfaction of key stakeholders and compliance with SNV’s and the donor’s financial standards and monitoring protocols;
- Strong and supportive leadership and management of the country team: creating and nurturing an environment that supports high performance, learning and teamwork at all levels;
- Representation and profiling: building partnerships and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders;
- Collaboration with other SNV countries to effectively exploit opportunities for synergy, deliver at scale (including multi-country projects), exchange knowledge and strengthen SNV’s position;
- In addition, Country Directors foster innovation of SNV products and services: facilitate learning, documentation and evidence-based knowledge development in collaboration with SNV’s global team and partners; ensure collaboration with renowned knowledge institutes and networks.
Qualifications
EducationMaster’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline;
Relevant Experience
- At least 8 years of relevant experience at strategic level;
- Knowledge and understanding of the international development context and trends in SNV’s three core sectors;
- Strong in implementation oversight with proven ability in financial and operational oversight and management;
- Proven track record in project management including familiarity with donor funded project procedures and process;
- Proven ability of mobilising resources from the public and private sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV’s three core sectors;
- Strong business and people management capabilities with a focus on results and entrepreneurial skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong networking and positioning skills at multiple levels;
- Ability to relate with and manage relationships with government at federal and local levels;
- Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context;
- Has experience working in Africa in particular working in economically/politically fragile conditions and dealing with security issues;
- Culturally aware, tactful and open minded;
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
The Country Director is responsible for leading and driving the country
program. It is a multi-faceted role, focused on securing adequate
funding to sustain operations, upscale and strategically strengthen the
country program, while ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery. It
will require the Country Director to be well informed about national
and international development priorities and steer the sectors in
response to these priorities. The Country Director will need to provide
strong hands-on guidance and management at all levels to enable staff to
perform in compliance with national and international laws and policies.
The Country Director will forge partnerships and alliances between SNV
and important national and international actors, and stimulate
collaboration for impact in SNV sectors. He/she will also be the face of
SNV in the country and ensure its positive image and visibility.
