Deputy Country Director – Afghanistan

The Deputy Country Director (DCD) supports the Country Director (CD) and the Area Director (AD) in supervising EMERGENCY’s projects within the country and in identifying possible areas of development and funding opportunities. 

On behalf of the CD and/or of the AD, the DCD can represent EMERGENCY to the country’s authorities, donors, press, and other stakeholders, limiting themselves to follow the received instructions.  

The DCD also plays a supportive role in managing the security of EMERGENCY projects in the country, assisting the CD and/or AD in maintaining contact with the heads of various security departments and Ministries of the Country. The DCD reports directly to the Country Director and, in their absence, to the Area Director of the Field Operations Department (FOD). 

The collaboration consists of performing the following activities at EMERGENCY’s Headquarter in Milan, remotely, and at the field locations in Afghanistan.  

 Within the OPERATIONS scope, the DCD will be required to: 

•  Coordinate activities in support of EMERGENCY projects, ensuring collaboration between Hospital Coordinator and non-health staff, in agreement with the Country Director, the FOD Area Director, the Medical Division Coordination (MDC) and relevant Desks (FOD).
• Oversee the implementation of processes to achieve the goals set forth in the Strategic and Action Plan, monitoring progress in accordance with the Country Director and Area Director.
• Oversee and coordinate relationships between projects to ensure smooth operation and regular distribution of resources.
• Ensure that all department managers are aware of their assignment and have all means and resources to carry it out. 
• Directly oversee the activities of non-health staff.  
• Participate in the preparation of projected expenditure budgets and project proposals in the country.
• Oversee Program expenditures, ensuring an efficient management.
• Support operations staff planning, coordinating with the FOD HR Department, the related desks and the Hospital Coordinators, if required.
• Contribute to the operations staff evaluation process, ensuring that each Non-Health Department Manager, supported by the HR Field Manager, evaluates the performance of staff reporting directly to them and consults with them on any actions that impact salary or impact position review. They also share with the FOD Desk Managers and the HR Department the end-of-mission evaluations of International Non-Healthcare Staff reporting directly to them, giving indications on possible contract renewals. 

REPRESENTATION 

The Deputy Country Director, on behalf of the Country Director and/or the Area Director and in continuous cooperation with them, can represent EMERGENCY in relations with local authorities, institutional donors, diplomatic missions, the international community, civil society, the press, and all other stakeholders. With the collaboration of the MC, DCD also provides support in managing relationships with the medical specialty schools and other health authorities in the country, which are functional to the health care activities of EMERGENCY’s Hospital. 

SAFETY 

• External Security – They support the CD and the AD in:
  –ensuring the proper implementation of security rules and organizing the network of institutional and informal contacts in all active projects.
  – Promptly informing the interested parts about security problems in the project/country.
  –keeping abreast of the geopolitical situation in the country. 

• Internal Safety – They support the CD and the AD in:
  –overseeing the implementation of the safety standards defined by the RSPP for all personnel present in EMERGENCY’s facilities (external workers, hospital staff and patients). They are also responsible for designating a focal point to ensure compliance with protocols related to workplace safety, fire prevention and management, food handling protocols, X-ray exposure, electrical safety, occupational hygiene and safety, specific hazards (work at height, confined spaces, equipment, manual handling of loads, computer screens), and any other aspect identified by the RSPP. 

• establishing any restrictions on the movement of international staff in the country, in specific areas and in particular parts of the city and oversees the application of EMERGENCY’s protocols and code of conduct for all staff.

NEW PROJECTS AND FUNDINGS

The DCD supports the Country Director and Area Director in identifying any areas of development of existing projects in the country and proposing new projects to be implemented.

Furthermore, with the support of the Grant Management and Foundations offices, they are committed to identifying possible donors present in the country or interested in supporting the projects.

The DCD collaborates in the drafting of reports, project proposals and all the necessary official documentation for fundraising purposes.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 

• Degree in one of the following areas: Economics, Law, International Relations, Diplomatic Sciences or Political Science 
• Prior experience in coordination, management and implementation of Programs abroad (or in related senior management roles in complex contexts) of at least 3 years. Experience in hospital facility management will be a plus 
• Budgeting and monitoring skills and knowledge of financial planning 
• Knowledge of major institutional donor funding lines and procedures preferred 
• Experience in managing complex teams (people management) 
• Results oriented with solid workload and stress management skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Diplomatic and people-oriented approach 
• Fluent knowledge of the English language (minimum level required: C1)

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and inquiries (not for applications): fo.recruiting@emergency.it. To apply, please complete the on-line application form: applications sent to this e-mail account will not be considered.

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