CR S/L JD 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 Security Officer, Administrative Assistant. The Country Representative also operationally 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 healthcare services, THET harnesses the skills of UK health professionals to improve the skills 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 THETs Somaliland programme and to be the in-country focal point for safety and 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 other stakeholders. 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 as possible. 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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CR S/L JD Ensure THETs security protocols are appropriate and reflect THETs duty of care regarding the safety and security of its staff, volunteers and consultants in Somaliland.

4. Operations Be accountable for and manage the Country Office, including personnel, fixed assets, financial assets and reporting and other resources in accordance 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 a fragile/post-conflict country 2. Proven programme and staff management and capacity building experience with understanding of managing security and risk in an INGO context 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 in English. 7. Strong self-awareness and effective interpersonal skills for team leadership, evidenced by experience in leading and motivating multidisciplinary, multi-cultural and geographically dispersed people 8. Proven organisational and administrative skills with sound IT skills (Word and Excel) 9. Flexibly and adaptability in the context of working within a small organisation and in a complex environment.