Italian Association Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO) – AIFO Liberia
Vacancy Announcement No. 112/21
Issued on: 20 September 2021
Deadline for Application: 4 October 2021
Position Title: AIFO Liberia Country Coordinator
AIFO is currently seeking to recruit a Country Coordinator / Country Director for its operations in Liberia. Qualified women and men with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
AIFO Liberia
The Italian Association Amici di Raoul Follereau” (AIFO) is an Italian non-for-profit organisation that has been present in Liberia since 1997. AIFO Liberia offers opportunities for people affected by leprosy, persons with disabilities (PWDs), women/children and members from vulnerable and marginalised communities to lead a better quality of life. AIFO Liberia focuses on healthcare and economic empowerment to provide a better quality of life and create large scale positive change. AIFO Liberia is accredited by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia; accreditation number 0094.
About the Role
This is a 1-year contract, with a 3-month probation period and with the possibility of renewal.
Objectives
The Country Coordinator provides leadership and strategic direction of AIFO’s operations in Liberia, and is responsible for the implementation and development of the country programme in line with AIFO’s associative mission, policies and procedures.
The Country Coordinator coordinates the human, financial and material resources and ensures the institutional representation of the NGO in the country with national and local authorities, donors, partners and other stakeholders, strengthening the presence and visibility of AIFO in Liberia.
Main responsibilities
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Requirements to achieve role’s objectives:
∙ University degree or postgraduate training in international development, economics, management, social sciences or other relevant profiles;
∙ Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved;
∙ Experience of working on one or more among the main donors, with priority to EU and SIDA; ∙ Experience in managing expatriate staff and mission with more than 15 staff members; ∙ Knowledge and experience in writing projects and budgets;
∙ Excellent knowledge of the English language;
∙ Excellent knowledge of the MS Office package.
Competencies and Soft Skills
∙ Ability to conduct sectorial analysis and to understand and transform into possible proposal the policies and strategies of the donors;
∙ Ability to organize and supervise a complex team;
∙ Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
∙ Institutional relations management and cultural context understanding;
∙ Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
∙ Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
∙ Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send your CV, a cover letter detailing how you meet the job specification and three references to cv@aifo.it indicating in the subject of the email: AIFO Liberia Country Coordinator – N.112/21
We apologise in advance, but only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. The selection respects the principles of equal opportunities (Law 903/77).