DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a Country Director for Mali/Sahel

Experience / Training

• Minimum 5 years leadership experience at a similar level within the humanitarian assistance and/or the mine action sector;
• Strong programme implementation experience and all-round knowledge of financial, administrative, security, logistic and operational management;
• Experience of safety and security management in a volatile and insecure context;
• Experience with fundraising, networking, donor liaison and coordination;
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop staff, and create a conducive working atmosphere in a hardship environment;
• Good command and interest in grants and financial management and compliance
• Strong analytical skills and capacity;
• Cultural sensitivity, maturity, strong communication and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build relations both within and outside DCA;
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English;
• A relevant academic qualification
• Former experience in Mali or the near region is an added advantage

Salary

• A one-year renewable contract
• A competitive salary package, including hardship allowance, to be negotiated based on experience level
• A generous R&R package
• 6 weeks of paid leave
• Insurance as per industry standards
• An opportunity to make a difference and improve the lives of people living in conflict

Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

Only applications written in English consisting as a minimum of a motivation letter and a CV in will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that only applications submitted through our recruitment system will be considered: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies.

How to apply

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding policy.

DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.

For further information please visit our website, http://www.danchurchaid.org or contact Marianne Holmen Sloth on [email protected].

Closing date for applications will be 11 April 2021. First round of interviews will be held on 19 April 2021 and second round on 23 April 2021.

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