Finn Church Aid (FCA) is seeking for a Country Director based in Somalia. This exciting and challenging position will be for two years to start, with an extension possibility.

Duties and responsibilities:

Primary responsibility of the Country Director (CD) is to provide leadership and strategic direction of FCA`s development and humanitarian programs in Somalia

• Be responsible for FCA’s country strategy implementation, which is based on FCA´s Global Strategy
• Be responsible for FCA’s country office’s overall security management in Somalia
• Lead FCA’s program work and quarantee its efficient implementation
• Lead people: Lead the Senior Management Team in Somalia. Create an open and inspiring working culture
• Lead innovations: Identify and lead innovation opportunities in order to have maximum impact in programming
• Lead financial growth of the country program to reach out to as many people in need as possible
• Be responsible for compliance of the office with set FCA standards. Be responsible for implementing FCA’s complaint mechanism according to the rules and procedures of FCA
• Ensure effective external and internal communication: Ability to deliver messages that inspire good team work. Ability to communicate concisely and persuasively.
• Lead financial management of the country office according to the applicable statutory requirements as well as ensure that policies and guidelines by FCA are followed
• Act in line with FCA’s vision, values and quality & accountability standards

Competence and Personal Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in senior leadership role, special emphasis on program management, with strong focus on humanitarian work
• Preferably CD has leadership experience either from Somalia or from nearby location in region
• Strong asset is if the candidate has already existing networks and relationship with humanitarian and development players in country, as well as local NGO partners, civil society and business sector
• Understanding on nexus-programming and localisation
• Experience in FCAs thematic areas: Right to Quality Education, Right to Livelihoods and Right to Peace
• Experience in leading self-implemented, partner-implemented and consortium operations
• Results-oriented and effective decision-maker
• Cultural sensitivity, diplomatic, positive and constructive approach.
• Preferably previous experience in working with Finnish donors, like Ministry for Foreign Affairs
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English, other languages are an asset

The contract duration is for two years; extension of contract is negotiable. The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience. Start date for this position: to be negotiated

Please apply by using the link no later than on 3rd of September 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. FCA seeks positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance against child abuse. FCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).