Terms of reference
Job Title: Head of Mission
Code: SR--1479
Duty station: Various locations
Starting date: July 2021
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
Reporting to: Regional Director
Supervision of: Depends on the mission's set-up
Main responsibilities and tasks
The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.
The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:
Communication and representation
Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
Tmonitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors
Planning and implementation
Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures
Information and Reporting
Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention
Finance
Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts
Human Resources
Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings
Security
Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security
Required profile and experience
Education
University Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related field.
Professional Experience
At least 5 years of professional work experience as Head of Mission or other management/ coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts.
Proven experience in management of UN and ECHO funds.
Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership
Professional Requirements
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing)
Languages
Proficient knowledge of English is required. French and Spanish are an asset
Personal Requirements
Proactive attitude
Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR---1479 – Head of Mission”.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.