Country Director

As Country Director, you will be responsible for implementing a sound and relevant delegation system, which will allow you to be accountable for all the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing the overall leadership and strategic guidance of the Country Office.
• Responsible for overseeing the development, funding, and implementation of the country strategy and the growth of the program portfolio that effectively addresses the underlying causes and effects of malnutrition in line with ACF's values (Charter), Programming Principles, and Strategy.
• Ensure that systems/procedures are in place and being properly implemented, and that they ensure the proper management, well-being, and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources.
• Build on best practices previously developed on the mission
• Create a shared vision among all staff and be responsible for promoting the ACF Charter and ensuring an organizational culture where ACF core values are embedded, teamwork is encouraged, and all staff feel valued.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors, and other partners.
• Manage team: 8 direct reportees. The country team is composed of 43 staff.

Essential:

• Postgraduate (master) degree (or Bachelor degree with 8 years relevant professional experience)
• At least 7 years of humanitarian and development experience and at least 4 years of senior management or leadership experience, including team leadership;
• At least 2 years of previous experience as Country Director or equivalent leadership role;
• Strong ability to think strategically; and out of the box;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of working in a complex, and sensitive environment;
• Significant experience of managing strategic partnership;
• Experience of managing security in a volatile environment;
• Significant experience with external representation and promotion of programs with stakeholders and potential donors; and you are
• High understanding and sensitivity to gender and inclusion ;
• Excellent adaptation and cultural sensitivity skills; and knowledge and understanding of the Pakistani and South Asian context essential;

Fluent spoken and written English;
Preferred:
Urdu, Pashto or Baluch language skills;

• A great sense of humour;
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.