Regional Director (f/m)
16 Jun 2009 09:54:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Jul 2009 |
| Organisation: | SOS-Kinderdorf International |
| Location: | 214389 |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | SOS-Kinderdorf International is in the process of recruiting a new Regional Director to lead the LACE Region (Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean), encompassing 156 programmes in 10 countries, replacing a retired co-worker.
The Regional Director supports the development of strong, locally rooted member associations, soundly affiliated to the SOS-Kinderdorf International Federation. He/she
• actively participates in the strategic development of the association through his/her membership in the national boards; • has a leadership role in the national/regional strategic planning process; • provides functional support through the functions in the Regional Office. Main duties and responsibilities: • Support of national management development and organisational development • Support in strategic and national annual planning including operational and financial planning according to the operational and finance strategic plan of the organisation • Monitoring and evaluation of the progress of the national plan including the set-up of capacity building measures where applicable • Leadership of the Regional Office, managing performance and ensuring development of direct reports Qualifications and experience: • At least 5 years in a leading role, managing a team in a diverse environment • Understanding and experience of the non-profit sector / the SOS Children's Village organisation • Experience of working in Latin America • Proven ability to develop high performing teams • Experience in dealing with governance issues • Good analytical and organisational skills, strategic planning and negotiation skills • University degree in Business Administration and / or Social Sciences • Fluency in Spanish and English • Ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and the ability to get the respect of peers and supervisors • Strong commitment to the goals of SOS Children's Villages and the vision to put them into practice • Willingness to travel frequently • Willingness to change working location every 5 years In accordance with the organisation's child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application by 31 July 2009 at the latest to SOS-Kinderdorf International, Human Resources, 6010 Innsbruck/Austria, Susanna Hofer, International Director Human Resources & Organisational Development |
| Name: | Susanna Hofer |
| Telephone: | +43/512/3310-0 |
| Email: | personal@sos-kd.org |