The Brooke Hospital for Animals – Ethiopia (Brooke Ethiopia- BE) is a Branch of the UK charity, Brooke Hospital for Animals; dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. BE is a registered Foreign Charity in Ethiopia which started its programme in Ethiopia in 2006. We currently work in Oromiya West Arsi zone of 7 woredas and SNNPRS in 9 woredas of Sidama zone, Gedo zone and Halaba special woreda.
Brooke Ethiopia is currently inviting qualified candidates (Ethiopian nationals) to apply for the role of Country Representative. We are looking for a highly proactive, ambitious and experienced individual to be responsible for leading the Brooke Ethiopia’s programme, directing an experienced team and collaborating with others across Brooke’s global programme. Leading the Country programme you will be a strong networker, have strong knowledge of the Ethiopian NGO context, and experience in developing and fulfilling funding relationships with external donors. For more information on Brooke’s work please visit our website:
TITLE | Country/Regional Representative Brooke Ethiopia |
Reports to | Head of Branches and Partnerships |
Responsible for | Leadership of a strategically cost-effective programme in line with Brooke’s global strategy |
Other Internal Contacts HQ | Brooke UK Senior Leadership Team Fundraising/Communications Team Animal Welfare & Research Team based in London Finance, HR and IT departments based in London |
Other Internal Contact non-HQ | ISLT (International Senior Leadership Team) Heads of Departments and their teams Other communities of practice across the org |
External Contacts | Government authorities NGO networks Legal Advisory groups |
Location | Ethiopia/Addis Ababa Office Extensive travel within the country/region (up to 40% of the time). Occasional international travel for meetings |
Salary and Benefits | Depends on: size; the complexity of the programme; strategic importance; and local benchmarking |
Hours | This is a leadership role and as such it is anticipated that the post-holder while generally working normal hours will fulfil his/her duties with out-of-hours work when necessary |
International Programme Department
This post is located in the International Programme dept. which supported by the ISLT[1], delivers against the following organisation responsibilities:
This department is represented on SLT by the Director IP. Its teams network and seek collaboration with other implementing organisations and represent learning and success of the programmes where appropriate.
The Branch Country/Regional Representative is a member of the ISLT. S/he is an inspiring leader providing vision and strategic leadership to Brooke teams in the country/region. The post-holder must interpret the potential of Brooke’s global strategy locally and design and deliver a programme that contributes to the achievement of the organisations goals in this strategic period and beyond.
The Representative clearly demonstrates the values of Brooke in his/her behaviours and creates high levels of motivation and effectiveness in the delivery of work. In line with global strategy the excellent leadership and management by the Branch Representative will result in:
Key responsibilities
The work of Country/Regional Representatives divides into four key areas for which they will be held accountable:
1. Strategic Leadership of Brooke’s Business in the Country or Region.
Indicators of performance include:
a. Programme based on excellent local analysis that guide management choices
b. On-going investigation of the potential to expand and grow, including through partnership
c. Programme delivered in accordance with Brooke policies and standards,
d. Systems and structures achieve efficiencies
e. Excellent budget & asset management
2. Excellent Programme/Project performance delivering change for working equines. Indicators of performance include that the programme will be run on the basis of:
a. Coverage and uptake numbers in line with plans
b. Programme delivery assessments
c. Evidence of innovation and learning that is shaping the programme
3. An energetic, diverse, motivated and skilled team. Indicators of performance include that the programme will be run on the basis of:
a. Evidence and feedback from visits
b. HR metrics and feedback
c. Training and succession management
4. Accurate and effective representation of the programme to others inside and outside Brooke Indicators of performance include that the programme will be run on the basis of:
a. Engagement across ISLT to promote learning and shared understanding
b. Knowledge by others of the Brooke’s work in country/region
Examples of deliverables and KPIs arising from the key responsibilities and framework of delegated authority are included in the following table:
Responsibility Area | KPI |
Strategic Leadership of Brooke’s Business · Excellent local analysis and reflection guides organisation intelligence about what can and must be done in country/region · Development plans, project proposals and partnerships explore and pursue growth · Brooke policies and standards are fully implemented · Plans and budgets reflect strategy and are disbursed on time and in line with annual agreements · Clear organisation management and oversight in line with policy provision · Efficient systems to ensure the proper use of resources and duty of care to all staff | Plans approved by Brooke Proposals funded Accurate and timely budget disbursements Excellent Org Dev check scores (HR, Finance, Security etc – dashboard) Legal/Governance compliance |
Delivery of an effective programme impacting on working equines · Sets of activities that when evaluated show measurable cost effective impact on working equine welfare: Service provision activities for which there is demonstrable demand and where sustainability is achieved; community engagement work that creates demand and interest in improving equine welfare; advocacy and influencing activities that achieve increased protection of equine welfare at all levels of government · Innovative activities that inform local programme and Brooke internationally |
Programme Data Participatory evaluations Reports supported by clear qualitative and quantitative data Innovations Evidence of reflection and learning |
Selection, management and development of a motivated team · Structures developed · Selection against clear JDs · Induction and on-boarding · Clear management of performance for high performing teams · Mentoring for continual improvement · Succession managed |
JDs all up to date and clear Perf Management Team meetings Staff engagement scores Staff movement for career progression |
· Representation of the Brooke to others Liaison with the Government to ensure legal compliance · Active networking and collaboration with other agencies · Other advisory engagement | Evidence of official support/engagement NGOs collaboration forum membership |
Person Specification
Brooke Competencies | Skills & Abilities |
Self-Management | Taking responsibility for own actions, behaviours and outcomes |
Learning
| Taking responsibility for own learning and fostering growth and development in others |
Relationship Building
| Creating and maintaining harmonious and constructive working relationships with others internally and/or externally |
Planning and Organising
| Ensuring that time and resources are utilised to best effect for the achievement of the Brooke’s goals and our mission and that others are committed to agreed courses of action |
Effective Decision Making
| Making clear, informed and timely decisions that lead to effective outcomes in line with the Brooke’s mission. |
Change and Improvement
| Seeking out and developing new ideas and approaches, responding positively and constructively to change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement |
Collaboration and Cooperation
| Working respectfully, effectively and collaboratively with others in your team, across the organisation and externally to deliver effective outcomes |
Communication & Influence
| Communicating clearly, concisely and compellingly in a manner that is appropriate to the audience. Engaging respectfully with others both internally and/or externally to persuade them to adopt courses of action that are in the best interests of the organisation and the animals. |
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which the decision on who to appoint will be made. Please ensure that you show how you meet the criteria outlined below in your application.
Knowledge and experience | Essential | Desirable | ||
1 | Knowledge of international development practice and excellence | X |
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2 | Excellent knowledge of the country/region of operation as it relates to equine wellbeing | X |
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3 | Knowledge of Sphere and other key humanitarian standards including sustainable livelihoods debates and CHS. |
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4 | Knowledge of proposal writing, assessment and financial management | X |
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5 | Knowledge of at least one of Brooke’s three strategic pillars: Animal Welfare, Community Engagement, or Advocacy |
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6 | Excellent knowledge of IT programmes (Microsoft Office Suite) and social networking platforms for use in your work |
| X | |
7 | Strategic development and analysis for portfolio expansion | X |
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8 | A culturally sensitive communicator and manager able to develop trust, motivation and commitment | X |
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9 | Excellent communication skills in English using IT | X |
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10 | Fluent in Amharic | X |
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Skills |
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1 | Leadership of teams to establish strategic direction, resulting in budgeted plans and allocation of work with high performance | X |
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2 | Proven experience in recruiting, managing and developing an efficient and effective team with the ability to support and devolve responsibility | X |
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3 | Proven experience in establishing and managing agreements with donors as well as local governmental and non-governmental partners | X |
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4 | Ability to establish learning and reflection processes |
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5 | Skilful in managing ambiguity and change | X |
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6 | Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines | X |
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7 | Excellent spoken and written English. Some knowledge of local languages advantage. (Oromo Ethiopia) | X |
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[1] It is intended that ISLT will become an International Programme coordination group supporting input to policy and planning for effective global impact
[2] Global Hoof-print strategy is the name we are giving to a piece of work which will examine how over the coming five years 2016-2021 Brooke can reach more working equines effectively
This is a Senior Leadership role and candidates are required to demonstrate a strong track record at a senior level (minimum 5 years) in providing vision and strategic leadership to the development of a country programme and minimum of MA or MSC in a field relevant to Leadership and management in international development. Brooke Ethiopia has ambitions to extend its reach across the country and is looking for a senior leader to deliver this. Demonstrable experience of working in the international development sector, the leadership of teams to establish strategic direction, strong direction and oversight of budgeted plans and allocation of work with high performance and accountability to the UK Head office is essential.
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