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Job Description

Country Representative Somaliland

Salary: c. 38,000-42,000 p.a.

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Line Management: Senior Programme Manager - Somaliland

Direct reports: Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Logistics and SecurityOfficer, Administrative Assistant. The Country Representative alsooperationally line manages the Programme Manager.

Background

THET is an international development organisation working to improve the

health of people in Africa and Asia. Focusing on strengthening healthcareservices, THET harnesses the skills of UK health professionals to improve theskills of health workers in some of the poorest countries in the world.

Purpose

To act as THETs representative in Somaliland to lead and manage

THETs interests ensuring quality delivery of all aspects of THETsSomaliland programme and to be the in-country focal point for safetyand security of all personnel for whom THET is responsible.

Key responsibilities

1. Representation & Communication

Represent THET externally to all parties in Somaliland and elsewhere as

necessary and relevant.

Build good relations with national authorities, partners and otherstakeholders.

Facilitate high standards of coordination and communication for THET

activities internally and externally.

2. Strategy

Lead on development of vision and delivery of in-country strategy in

line with THETs values and purpose.

Provide regular, consistent updates on political, social and economic

context to enable THET programmes to function as effectively aspossible.

Ensure delivery, monitoring and assessment of Somaliland

programmes, management of grants and agreed objectives.

Ensure accountability to THET donors, partners, and other stakeholders

in line with agreed strategy.

3. Security

Act as security focal point for liaison with THETs UK Head Office.

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Ensure THETs security protocols are appropriate and reflect THETs

duty of care regarding the safety and security of its staff, volunteersand consultants in Somaliland.

4. Operations

Be accountable for and manage the Country Office, including personnel,fixed assets, financial assets and reporting and other resources inaccordance with THET procedures and regulations.

Ensure proper registration and legal status of the office with

government agencies as needed.

5. Leadership

Oversee and support the work of all teams working in Somaliland,

ensuring effective liaison with THET staff based in London

Accountable for ensuring effective performance management and

development of all staff in Somaliland.

Person characteristics

1. Substantial work experience, preferably including living or working in afragile/post-conflict country

2. Proven programme and staff management and capacity buildingexperience with understanding of managing security and risk in an INGOcontext

3. Degree level education. [Public health or related discipline preferred.]

4. Analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically

5. Proven financial skills (budget preparation and monitoring)

6. Excellent representational, written and verbal communication skills inEnglish.

7. Strong self-awareness and effective interpersonal skills for teamleadership, evidenced by experience in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and geographically dispersed people

8. Proven organisational and administrative skills with sound IT skills (Wordand Excel)

9. Flexibly and adaptability in the context of working within a smallorganisation and in a complex environment.

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