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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

MSH Country Representative - Nairobi, Kenya

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The Country Representative (CR) represents the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) in Kenya, and as such, is the most senior in-country staff member with final authority for in-country decisions related to MSH presence, interests, or immediate andtime-sensitive risks to MSH and/or its staff.
The CR is the primary contact for (non-project specific) external relations with key in-country stakeholders such as donors, government officials, clients and other partner organizations. The CR leads the development and execution of the Integrated Country Strategy and proactively coordinates MSH in-country activities. The CR promotes technical awareness, coordination, collaboration and synergy of MSH activities. The CR ensures that all projects and staff in-country safeguard MSH’s financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity and reputation. The CR has supervisory responsibility for the Country Operations (COMU) Director.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Management of in- country Presence and New Business Development
  • Drive the development and execution of the Country Strategic Roadmap (CSRM) and the annual country plans; ensure appropriate and coordinated support from home office.
  • Lead country-based business development and strategic communication activities (including positioning, intelligence gathering, and proposal development) that contribute to the sustainability or expansion of MSH’s programs. Act as key liaison to the Offices for Business Development and Strategic Communications.
Operations Management
  • Provide equitable, effective, timely, cost-effective, and high‐quality operations and administrative support to all MSH in-country projects within local laws and available resources. Develop and promote an environment with adequate internal controls, adherence to contracts regulations, MSH policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Facilitate/ensure timely resolution of issues, constraints, problems affecting MSH in-country performance, efficiency, and effectiveness and work environment.
  • Facilitate execution of internal/external financial, operations and program reviews or audits, with timely follow up to reviews or audits conclusions and recommendations.
  • Ensure that MSH activities and management operations in country are implemented as per MSH mission, values, policies and standards, and local laws and regulations.
People Management
  • Provide support, coaching and mentoring to COMU Director and is accountable for (COMU Director) performance management (including regular check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support).
  • Facilitate resolution of differences or conflicts among Leadership Team (LT),members and their staff.
  • Serve as Chair of the in‐country LT and ensure accountability and appropriate follow up actions for decisions made at the meetings.
  • Assist Project Directors in-country as needed and applicable, especially in scanning and navigating local environment and managing local relationships.
Client/Donor Management
  • Collaborate with Project Directors to (a) ensure that MSH activities and management operations are implemented as per MSH mission, values, policies and standard operating procedures, and local laws and regulations, and (b) to safeguard MSH’s reputation - financial, contractual, and political integrity.
Qualifications
  • MPH, MBA or master's level degree in related field.
  • Fifteen plus (15+) years of progressively responsible, related experience in international development work is required; twenty (20+) years is preferred.
  • Successful track record in managing large enterprises in developing nations and prior experience and success in directing large international donor-funded projects.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities leading a diverse team of national professionals.
  • Previous operations management experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills is required.
  • Familiarity with USG regulations, administrative, and operations procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
  • Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
  • Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
  • Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, cross cultural communication, active listening, and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English and dominant language of Kenya required.
  • To build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
  • Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, cross cultural communication, active listening, and negotiation skills.
Competencies
  • Navigating the Environment:
  • Organizational Agility, Interpersonal savvy, Peer Relationships, Political Savvy and Strategic Agility.
  • Ensuring Delivery of Results:
  • Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Drive for Results, Client Focus, Innovation Management, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Process Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making.
  • Leading with Credibility.
  • Personal Skills:
  • Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Delegation, Dealing with Paradox, Decision Quality, Managing Vision and Purpose, Managerial Courage, Time Management.
  • Planning Core Personal Competencies:
  • Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Listening.
  • Core MSH Competencies:
  • Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Resource Utilization.
Notes
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one Word or PDF document, as your Resume.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
Reports To
Senior Director, Integrated Country Presence, Office of the Chief Executive

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