Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic and Annual Planning:

• Coordinate the preparation and conduct of the planning workshop
• Ensure that revisions to the annual plan are made quarterly and that annual reports are developed and annual statistics collected

1. Human Resources and Organizational Development:

• Ensure that all human resource management decisions are consistent with local laws
• Ensure that the standards of the Human Resources Manual and the internal regulations are implemented
• Build an effective National Management team by providing guidance and support to its members in a diverse manner
• Supervise the National Headquarters and Children's Village Managers
• Establish an effective performance management system including human resource development
• Contribute to the local anchoring of the National Association

1. Financial management:

• Establish a system of budget preparation and monitoring, and internal control
• Ensure the preparation of financial reports and the implementation of recommendations from financial supervision and external audit

1. Program Development:

• Ensure the implementation of the organization's child care policies and the existence of a program monitoring and evaluation mechanism
• Organize useful exchanges of experience between programs
• Implement advocacy projects in the country through partnerships with like-minded NGOs, and maintain relationships with the media for advocacy work

1. International Sponsorship:

• Establish a system for monitoring the implementation of the international sponsorship manual

1. Government Relations:

• Establish good relations with public authorities and prepare for the signing of agreements with the government in synergy with the International Office Region
• Sensitize the government on the role of the organization for the benefit of children, and seek recognition and support for the work for children

1. Communication, Public Relations and Fundraising:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a strategic and operational communications, public relations and public and private fundraising plan to achieve financial self-sufficiency for the National Association

1. Brand Development:

• Ensure the implementation of international brand recommendations

1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT):

• Ensure the implementation of international and regional ICT standards and recommendations
• Ensure proper use and protection of electronic assets (infrastructure, software and data)

1. Construction:

• Collaborate with the WCNA International Office in the preparation of construction and renovation projects
• Participate in the reception of infrastructures and ensure their equipment.

1. Child Safeguarding and PHEAS (prevention of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse):

• Participate in child protection and PHEAS (prevention of harassment, exploitation and sexual abuse) trainings, including online trainings developed by SOS Children's Villages, and implement the training outcomes
• Ensure that SOS Children's Villages activities in Liberia are conducted in accordance with the SOS Children's Villages child protection and PHEAS (prevention of harassment, exploitation and sexual abuse) standards

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Master's degree in management, business administration, project management, or economics.
• At least 8 years of experience as a senior manager in a large organization, preferably an international NGO.
• Experience in one or more of the following operational areas: management, human resources management, finance, marketing, social services, education management, community development.
• At least five (5) years experience in a similar position in an international organization is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Solid experience or training in child protection.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the country.

Skills

• Innovation, creativity, flexibility and initiative.
• Proactivity and ability to adapt to change
• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Time management skills.
• Conflict and emergency management skills.
• Ability to advice and coach.
• Proven ability to set clear strategic direction, motivate employees and create opportunities for their development.
• Experience managing humanitarian and post-conflict programs in areas affected by conflict and insecurity
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and ability to work appropriately in an insecure environment
• Strong management skills, with a good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of the Liberia working environment is a plus
• Honesty and ethics.

We offer

• Diverse, creative and challenging opportunities in an international working environment
• Possibility to make significant, positive contribution
• Competitive compensation package and excellent development opportunities
• In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks