The Country Director ensures an integrated approach in the
development and execution of Programme and project work plans and
outcomes in the country. This role is the conjugate between national
programme staff and Programme leadership.
The Country Director provides leadership and coordination support to
the country department managers in GPSEAs Programme, and ensures the
integrated Project teams work effectively together to advance the
organization’s regional and global objectives. This position is
responsible for the delivery of the integrated Programme in the country.
As the leader of the Country Coordinating Team (CCT), (s)he helps to
ensure that GPSEA organizational policies and operational procedures are
adhered to and implemented in the country office, providing regular
updates to the Senior Management Team (as required). Where appropriate
and as delegated (by the Executive Director and/or Programme Director),
the Country Director will serve as the legal and external representative
for Greenpeace in the country.
The Country Director will also serve as a member of GPSEA’s Regional Management Forum
Key Duties
- Develop and manage a high performance Programme country implementation team
- Provide strong national based implementation of GPSEAs Programme goals.
- Ensure the delivery of projects, targets and programme work in the country; oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the organizations regional strategic plan in the country.
- Lead the Programme planning in the country office
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1: Delivery of globally aligned, regionally coordinated, national implementation of Programme in Indonesia
- With the country based programme staff, deliver high quality, regionally and globally aligned projects
- Lead the in country Programme planning and evaluation processes, maintain an overview of project and implementation plans in country, ensuring milestones and reporting requirements are met.
- Oversee an effective internal communications system to ensure that all staff working in the Country are informed of GPSEA’s strategic, operational and prioritization decisions.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of effective communications to promote the image and activities of the organisation in the wider community.
2: Financial, Legal and Operations support:
- Ensure country Programme work delivery is in budget, on time and meets objectives, within the administrative compliance policies of GPSEA.
- In cooperation with relevant Operations staff, ensure Country compliance with all local legal rules and regulations for an international organization.
- Provide input to the development, review and update of GPSEA systems, policies and procedures.
- Represent Greenpeace legally in country, serve as signatory to staff contracts, third party contracts and other official documents, within organisational approval protocols
3: Capacity Building and Human Resources
- Ensure sufficient and capable staffing for country delivery of GPSEA programme
- Oversee the recruitment and selection of programme staff
- Support the training and development of key staff
- Promote a global mindset and culture in the country office
- Inspire, develop, and motivate all staff working for country Programme to ensure effective delivery of programme priorities
4: Staff Management
- Acts as direct line manager of the Country Programme Management Team members by reviewing individual work plan, managing performance, providing advice to ensure that staff deliver on their performance objectives
- Provide Project Management support as required to project leads in country
5: As part of the Programme Leadership
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Programme to ensure the achievement of GPSEA’s programme and organizational objectives.
- Deliver new global working practice and maximize the opportunities for GPSEA’s work within the Greenpeace community.
- Provide regular updates on country programme delivery, advise on emerging national issues
- Serve as the external representative for Greenpeace Southeast Asia in country when delegated.
- Identify and communicate relevant project and country risks to Programme and Operation Support and provide mitigation controls
- Convene the Country Coordinating Team and work with Fundraising and Organisational Support staff in the delivery of the countries set contributions to the GPSEA three-year strategic plan
- Serve as a member of GPSEA’s Regional Management Forum
- As delegated by the Executive Director, assist in maintaining an effective relationship with the national Board including delivery of reports and updates, attendance at Board meetings, and liaison with Board
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned or delegated by the Programme Director and/or Executive Director
Desired Behaviors:
1)Leadership:
- Aligns work and roles to develop the 3 Year Plan department and organisational goals.
- Able to lead, inspire and motivate people plus provide a compelling vision.
- Provides skills and knowledge required to achieve departmental and organisational goals. Makes calculated decisions based on appropriate information / consultation.
2) Project Management:
- Monitors and reports progress on a regular basis ensuring work plans are completed in a timely manner
3)Quality:
- Promotes global leading practice and benchmarking in relation to area of expertise
4) Teamwork:
- Exhibits energy and enthusiasm and contributes positively to team dynamics
- Mobilizes and builds strong and effective teams
5)Communication:
- Builds meaningful / productive relationships with key stakeholders
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Understanding of, and experience in, Southeast Asia, preferably with a INGO or campaigning organisations with the ability to work in culturally and geographically diverse environments specifically in context related to activism, engagement and digital landscapes
- Strong oral and written communications skills and fluency in English, at least one other relevant regional language preferred.
- At least 6 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in successful people management roles.
- Project and people management experience in multidiscipline environments, preferably in campaigning organisations.
- Understanding of marketing and mobilisation/activism strategies – from development to evaluation.
- Strong background in leading and managing change.
- Collaboration and relationship building skills
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to write a letter of
introduction, read the Recruitment Pack , and fill-up the application
form, which you can download from HERE and email by the closing date to: jobs.ph@greenpeace.org
(Deadline for applications: May 26, 2014)
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