HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL Country Director of HFH Ethiopia
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) is a non-profit, non-governmental Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty in Ethiopia through housing. HFHE is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) headquartered in Atlanta – Georgia (U.S.A). Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat helps people construct, rehabilitate and/or preserve their homes. HFHE has provided simple, affordable housing to over 15,000 families in Ethiopia while also working to improve water, sanitation & hygiene and empower vulnerable groups throughout the country.
The Country Director provides overall leadership and management of HFHE, and guides the development and implementation of HFHE strategy. S/he will represent HFHE vision, mission and values to all stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization by ensuring resource mobilization, financial, legal and programmatic support/management to staff, volunteers and partners, partnership development and communications. The organization is developing its new strategy aiming to increase its capacity, scale up and make positive impact on the housing conditions of low income people throughout Ethiopia.
Job Requirement
Suitable candidates will need to satisfy the following requirements:
Master degree in international development, public administration, business administration, housing and urban development, civil engineering and/or social sciences.
Minimum 10 years of work experience in international development, urban planning, housing development or social sciences, relevant to human settlement and community development in Ethiopia and/or East Africa.
At least 5 year experience in senior management position in an international organization.
Experience in acquiring and managing large scale grants/projects (USD 1M+) and compliance with diverse donor requirements (USAID, DFID, UN agencies, etc.).
Demonstrable network of contacts with proven track record of building partnerships with stakeholders, including government bodies, donors, corporate entities, other NGOs/INGOs and bilateral donors.
Knowledge of housing issues in Ethiopia and affordable housing solutions.
Experience in developing organizational strategies and translating these strategies into effective implementation plans.
Proven experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring and performance assessment.
Demonstrated financial management competence, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts.
Experience in program and project management, including knowledge monitoring and evaluation.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and public speaking skills, with an emphasis on cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
High proficiency in English (written and spoken), ability to do professional correspondence, negotiate and present in front of big audiences in English. Knowledge of Amharic is an added advantage.