Director National

Director National — SOS Children's Villages in Ivory Coast

The National Association SOS Children's Villages in Côte d'Ivoire launches a call for applications for the position of National Director, based in Abidjan, under a fixed-term contract. To date, it has three villages (Abobo, Aboisso and Yamoussoukro) and intervenes in the North, Poro and Tchologo, with funding from SOS Children's Villages Norway.

It is for the coordination of interventions, the management of teams, the management of strategic partnerships and representation that the Association recruits a National Director.

Mission of the post

Under the authority of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the National Director directs, manages and develops the National Association as Chief Executive. He/she ensures the effective implementation of quality programs and services for children and youth, families and communities, as part of the vision, mission, values and strategy of the international organization SOS Children's Villages. By seeking government grants and funding, international and national grants as well as raising funds, he/she maximizes the financial self-sufficiency of the national association, and its ability to financially support other national associations, depending on the country’s potential.

General objectives of the position

Implement the strategy and decisions of governance bodies, including the Executive Board. Lead strategic planning processes to ensure the sustainability and relevance of the work of the National Association. Ensure the operational effectiveness of all programmes and ensure the quality of care for children in accordance with standards set by the organization. Ensure the implementation of child protection principles within the National Association. Ensure effective and sustainable management of financial and other resources of the National Association. Ensure risk management and business continuity of the National Association. Strengthen the human capacity of the national association to ensure its long-term growth and stability. Ensure strong local roots by promoting the local integration of the association and making it recognized at all levels in the country. Strengthen affiliation with the International Federation by participating in and contributing to international processes. Promote and manage an appropriate image of the organization, both internally and externally, using the values and standards of SOS Children’s Villages as a basis for shaping the brand. Ensure the implementation of international standards of SOS Children’s Villages.

Main interlocutors

Board of Directors (or directors), National Management team, Head of the IDS team, focal points of partner associations or foundations, central and regional partners of the State, external stakeholders of national and international civil society.

Key responsibilities

Strategic planning: facilitate the strategic planning process under the direction of the Board, involving the national management team and other key staff members in identifying priority areas and defining objectives. Communicate and monitor plans to ensure effective implementation of projects. Present plans, reports and proposals at Board meetings. Ensure, in cooperation with the President, the legality of the national organization, in compliance with applicable national legislation. Ensure that Board decisions are translated into clear actions.

Brand Development: apply the internationally agreed brand development concept in national strategy, planning and implementation.

Human Resources Management and Organizational Development: ensure that the right people are employed in the right positions, so that employees and external partners are always treated with due professionalism and in accordance with the principles of organizational culture. Ensure the implementation of an effective performance management and human resource development system that ensures employee development and talent identification. Encourage accountability at all levels of the national association. Lead and manage the national team. Ensure the effective functioning of the national office.

Programme development, management and monitoring: ensure that resources are focused on the implementation of appropriate and effective programs and services. Ensure program review and evaluation to ensure that agreed plans and policies are implemented.

Candidate profile

Diploma of Bac+5 (DESS, DEA, Master 2 or Engineering) in social sciences or economics. Experience of at least 10 years is required. Fluency in French is required.

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