Country Director at CBM Global Disability Inclusion

CBM Global Disability Inclusion works alongside people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places to fight poverty and exclusion and transform lives. Drawing on over 115 years experience, we work with the most marginalised in society to break the cycle of poverty and disability and build inclusive communities where everyone can enjoy their human rights and fulfil their full potential. Our proven community-based programs help millions of people with disabilities benefit from real and lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Director

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: International Contract

Main Responsibilities

• Fulfils the role of Country Director to deliver CBM's Disability and Inclusive Development work in the country.
• Is responsible and accountable for leading the development and effective implementation of CBM's Country Plan and its operational requirements within a country, ensuring high quality performance and alignment with CBM's Federation strategy.
• Takes responsibility for strong financial discipline within the Country Office and for ensuring with Partners that they are meeting and fulfilling CBM's operational and financial reporting requirements.
• Identifies programme opportunities and areas where the organisation can demonstrate its value and relevance.
• Promotes the CBM vision and Country Plan to external stakeholders. This includes developing effective relations with other organisations,
• representing CBM to partners, local and national government, other development organizations and voluntary agencies, as well as in-country media, donor agencies and local communities to influence the country's development agenda towards inclusion and poverty alleviation.
• Establishes a high-quality workforce.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Regional Hub Director.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic Degree (International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences).
• Professional experience of at least 5 years at senior management level in a large INGO or international development organisation with a strong track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing programmes and/or institutions in the field of disability, development, or other relevant fields.
• Ability to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions, and personal backgrounds.
• Advantage of lived experience with disability.
• Experience of working with persons with disabilities or promoting disability rights is a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and project cycle management.
• Significant experience in organisational development, change management and capacity building.
• Proficiency and proven experience in financial management, systems, and controls, including institutional grant management.
• Proven skills in advocacy with track-record of building and managing effective partnerships and strategic alliances and influencing policy change.
• Excellent people and team management skills, including motivating, empowering, coaching, delegating, team development, establishing focus, managing conflict and intercultural skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience in managing media crises.
• Preparedness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Commitment to CBM's mission, vision, and values.
• English (professional proficiency).
• Local/regional language (professional proficiency advantageous).
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Basic knowledge in ERP systems (e.g.MS Navision or equivalent) is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2023.