Country Representative Yemen
ZOA Full-time Staff – Yemen, Middle East Apply by: 6th October 2012 ZOA is looking for a Country Representative to further develop its programme in Yemen.
Job location: Sana’a
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration: three years
Closing date vacancy: October 6th 2012
About ZOA
ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fourteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Purpose of the position
In May 2012 ZOA decided to respond to the developing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. ZOA has the intention to become actively involved for 3 years. The main focus of the programme will be to support displaced communities in northern Yemen. Target areas are Hajjah and Sana’a district. ZOA will work alongside local partners where most of the actual implementation will be done by the partners. Creating and strengthening of local capacity is important element of the programme.
Key task and responsibilities during the first year
• Develop the capacity of local partners in Yemen.
• Design the details of the programme and underlying projects for the next 3 years. These should be in line with the existing Disaster Response Operations Plan for Yemen.
• Supervise the implementation of the programme.
• Ensure official ZOA registration and, following this, establish a small support office in Sana’a.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Yemeni government officials, (potential) donors and other development actors.
• The country representative provides leadership to 1-10 employees
• The country representative will cooperate closely with the Disaster Response Unit at HQ.
• The country representative will be accountable to Disaster Response Unit team leader at HQ.
Profile
Identity
• Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA
• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA
Knowledge / Experience
• Relevant educational university background
• At least five years relevant work experience in similar context
• At least five years of relevant management experience in an international setting
• Pioneering qualities (taking initiative, self starter)
• Good spoken and written command of English
• Spoken and written command of Arabic is preferred
• The candidate preferably has a minimum age of 35 years
Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good networking skills
• Conceptual and writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Networking
• Anticipation
• Organisational sensitivity
• Participative leadership
Attitude
• Flexible attitude, yet results oriented
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity
• Able to work under pressures, to cope with stress and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment
Special conditions and circumstances
• This job contains frequent travelling (1/3)
• This duty stations is not be suitable for families with children
ZOA offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated International NGO. ZOA provides for good benefits and remuneration. The terms of employment that we offer are comparable with the PSO-package. For more information about our organisation please visit our website: www.zoa-international.com.
Questions
For inquiries on the contents of the job, please contact Mr John Buijs (Disaster Response Unit team leader), j.buijs@zoa.nl.
How to apply
If you are interested in this job position and you fit in the profile, please send your letter of motivation and résumé to Mrs Nienke Koopman zoa.vacancies@zoa.nl Pease make sure you mention ‘Country Representative Yemen’ in the subject line.
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