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INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts.

INTERSOS first started to work in Somalia in 1992. It immediately assisted 37,000 refugees that in the previous months had left their land in search of food and a safe living environment.

From that point forth, Intersos has operated in various regions in central-southern Somalia (Bay-Bakol, Ghedo, Lower and Middle Shebelle, Lower Giuba, Benadir) principally with activities focusing on reconstruction or reactivation of health and sanitation structures, locating drinking water, and agricultural development.

INTERSOS has launched a new intervention in response to the emergency situation in the Horn of Africa. The famine has led to a crisis situation as populations flee the worst drought in almost six decades.

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Somalia and Kenya, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

Head of Mission(INTERSOS)

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Role, Task and Responsibilities

The Head of Mission is the organisation?s official representative in the country and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies.

He/she Manage and coordinate operations and human resources in the country. Specifically he/she is responsible to:

Establish and maintain relations with local institutions, donors, NGOs, International Agencies and other stakeholders.

Monitor donor intervention strategies and priorities in the country.

Evaluate, promote and elaborate new projects.

Define programming and planning of mission activities and check implementation

Define mission?s economic and financial planning, guaranteeing self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses against budget constraints

Job Requirements

At least 3 year experience as Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission, preferably in the region.

Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors (mainly UNHCR and UNICEF).

Perfect knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.

Proven capabilities of personnel management and financial resources management in multicultural and complex environments.

Comfortable with computer use.

Leadership attitude.

Problem solving and strategic planning capabilities.

Availability to move often through the Area of competence.

Application should be submitted to: humanresources [at] intersos.org Specifying in the subject ?HoM Somalia Kenya?

Deadline for application: 15 January 2012

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Deputy Executive Director, Programmes(Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa - ASARECA)

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the DED will be responsible for leading and coordinating the technical programme arm of the ASARECA Secretariat which entails planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating regional agricultural research programmes for the development portfolio.

The DED will also deputize the office of the Executive Director and represent him/her in regional and international forums.

A highly-strategic thinker, you have demonstrated success as a leader of operations, programs and teams. Your excellent organizational skills ensure a flexible yet results driven approach.

Your superior interpersonal and communication skills have qualified you as a highly diplomatic negotiator and consensus builder amongst diverse groups of stakeholders.

You are respected as an inclusive and empathetic leader and bring strong business and financial acumen to the role.

Candidates will be expected to hold a PhD qualification in Agricultural Sciences or any other agricultural related field and at least fifteen years technical agricultural research experience, 5 of which should be in a senior management and coordination role.

The initial term is a two-yearcontract, renewable on performance, with a basic salary package of $66,420-80,544 per annum plus allowances including housing, transport, security and education assistance for school-going children up to first degree as well as a medical cover for staff and dependents.

ASARECA is committed to gender mainstreaming and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

To apply in confidence, please forward your CV and a letter of introduction to tfoster [at] renaudfoster.comor npoirier@renaudfoster.com by 27 January 2012.

All submissions will be acknowledged.

Full job particulars can be found at www.renauldfoster.ca or www.asareca.org

This position is open to citizens of the 11 ASARECA member countries, only.

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