Concern Universal (CU) seeks a dynamic, high calibre, motivated and high achieving individual to fill this key role in the organisation.
Concern Universal’s Malawi programme works in partnership with District Councils and communities to reach over 900,000 rural people each year in the areas to improve basic service delivery, reduce vulnerability and promote pro-poor economic growth. In 2012-13 we spent more than £10 million on implementing community-based interventions and this is likely to increase over the next twelve months. In addition to the work with CU, the Deputy CD will also play an important leadership role as a member of the Board of CUMO Microfinance Ltd, a subsidiary of CU.
The Deputy Country Director (DCD) will be responsible for the CU Malawi programs and the program staff team (the total CU Malawi team is 235 with CUMO Microfinance Ltd employing an additional 170 staff in Malawi). The DCD, working with a highly qualified and experienced Senior Management Team, will have a crucial role in leading, motivating and inspiring these teams.
CU operates a highly decentralised structure and the DCD will be expected to take a lead role in managing and developing the Malawi programme in close partnership with the Country Director.
Our relationship with the central and local governments in Malawi, in-country donors and other partners are paramount to our work and the DCD plays a pivotal role in nurturing and growing these important relationships. Our key current donor partners in Malawi include Irish Aid, DFID, the European Commission, WFP, USAID, AusAid, Against Malaria Foundation and Solidaridad.
The DCD will be based in Blantyre. Substantial local and occasional international travel will be required.
A suitable candidate will have: Excellent understanding of international development issues Proven leadership, representation and communication skills All round programme development and management skills Proven experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors Proven proposal writing experience A strong understanding of operations (finance, logistics, HR) At least a postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline
Background: CU is an international development and relief organisation established in the UK in 1976. Our vision is a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all. Our mission is to work in partnership to challenge poverty and inequality. We support practical actions that enable people to improve their lives. We value human dignity, community focus, integrity and partnership. Our strategic objectives for 2009-14 are (i) enabling community-led development (improving food security and sustainable livelihoods, health, respect for rights, and skills and reducing vulnerability) and; (ii) inspiring and influencing others.
Status: Accompanied.
Salary: Grade 3, Salary Range £25,270 – 36,030 per year.
Benefits: Accommodation, insurance, flights, local allowance, annual medical examination, dependent’s and school fees allowances.
Duration of contract: Permanent.
How to apply:
Application Process: All applicants must complete an application form. For an application form and other information about CU and its programme in Malawi, please visit our website www.concernuniversal.org Please submit completed application forms to Olivia Sawyer at the following address: olivia.sawyer@concern-universal.org Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line. Only individuals who strictly meet the requirements should apply. Closing date: Monday, 17th February 2014
Initial telephone interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place mid-February followed by a panel interview and written exercise for the final shortlisted candidates.
