Country Manager

Scope of the role

Responsible for ‘end-to-end’ grant-making and grant-management activities and managing in-country donor and government relationships in designated countries.

Principal accountabilities and ownership

1. Operational grant making and management: Responsible for collaborating with other Country Managers to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant grant making and management of GCERF portfolio.

2. Relationship management: Responsible for strengthening in-country relations with CSMs, donor representatives, and other key stakeholders such as the UN through regular, strategic, and systematic engagement in designated countries.

3. Thematic focal point: Responsible for developing and promoting GCERF’s expertise on specific themes (PVE, gender, ethics, etc.) in collaboration with other Country Managers.

4. Resource mobilisation: Responsible for proactively supporting in-country and thematic resource mobilisation efforts.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, Business or related topic

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in development, NGOs or foundations

• At least 6 years of field experience, preferably in more than one country

• At least 2 years of experience working with donors and government officials

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organisations is an asset.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of programme design and development, project cycle management, and financial budgeting and reporting.

• Experience of working alongside a wide range of grantees with skill and sensitivity, including community-based and grassroots organisations.

• In-depth understanding of the work, challenges of community-based, and grassroots organisations an asset.

• Experience of working with Consortium funding models an asset.

• Strong Project Management skills

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French (B2-level); knowledge of Arabic is a plus

Personal skills and attributes

• Proactivity and innovation

• Diplomacy

• Drive for results

• Teamwork and flexibility

• Effective communications

• Good judgement, informed and fair decision-making

• Entrepreneurial spirit

About GCERF:

The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is a global fund that works with local partners to strengthen community resilience to violent extremism.

GCERF is currently active in 7 countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, Kosovo, Mali, Nigeria, the Philippines, Tunisia and soon in Somalia and Sri Lanka.

General information:

• All recruitments are subject to availability of funding.

• Our offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

• GCERF offers competitive salaries and benefits package.

GCERF is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.