Job Title: SY-FA Country director          

Location: Denmark, Norway, Finland

Deadlline: 15th October 2016

only  Scandinavian country citizens or Yemenis based in Scandinavian countries are allowed to apply

We are looking for a talented country director to establish, assign, and direct all work related to SY-FA country-branch and to supervise all areas of operation. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the SY-FA projects by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable targets achievement mainly in aiding in development projects in Yemen and integration projects in Scandinavia. All applications must be through our online digital application system. All application received after the deadline will not be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, human resources, administration and financial management and ensure day-to-day running tasks.

• Develop Local projects and actively seeking for implementation to achieve SY-FA goals.

• Meet goals and metrics.

• Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation.

• Share knowledge with other country directors and headquarters on effective. practices, competitive intelligence, fund opportunities and needs.

• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all local regulations/applicable laws.

• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the country-branch.

• Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional/international institutions towards fund raising and project development within the country.

• Coordinate the production of good quality funding proposals and respond to call for proposals

• Facilitate collaborations between other SY-AF country directors and general secretariat and headquarter.

• Ensure that effective grant management systems are in place and are consistent with the overall the association fund seeking and management policy and promote their application

• Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services in any of implemented SY-FA’s projects in the country in question

• Oversee the development and implementation of annual country-branch budget

• Prepare the annual country-branch report

• Ensure close contact to the headquarter regarding providing the necessary support and technical guidance for website-integration

• Maintain regular meetings with the team in the country and CC meeting report to the headquarter

• Ensure that the country senior management team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making

• Getting local people to be involved

• Direct collaboration with Yemen country branch in various arenas and cooperatively work together to ensure SY-FA goals are fulfilled

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven management experience at least 3 years

• Proven previous voluntary experience in organizations with cultural, social orientation

• Proficiency in English and good commands in one of the Scandinavian languages

• Good local and international networks

• At least has been living in the country in question for 3 years

• Sufficient knowledge of modern management techniques and best practises

• Ability to lead teams and meet goals

• Familiarity with local tax and different legal rules and regulations

• Excellent organizational skills

• Leadership and human resources management skill

• Developed ability of raising the profile of an organization, strategically networking with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and using the media as appropriate

• University degree is essential preferably master degree or above.

• Decision-making and problem solving skills

• Adaptation skills: work in a multicultural environment.

• Demonstrated Leadership and Management skills that effectively motivate staff and support team building; demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment; and build teams.

• Computer Literate and Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Knowledge in Accounting and financial management skills.

• Knowledge in internet and web design is advantage.

• Knowledge in advertisement and marketing management skills.