SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.

 For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org. 

Position Back Ground 

The Deputy Country Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the overall Country Programme together with the Country Director and ensures an effective set-up and organisation of SNV at the national and sub national level, aimed at functional administration and operational efficiency. The Deputy Country Director develops and manages strong external relationships with relevant (national) stakeholders to ensure SNV remains strategically positioned and responsive to the needs of the country in the sectors Agriculture, WASH and Energy.

The Deputy Country Director can act in representation of the Country Director in his/her absence. The Country Director can delegate part of his/her areas of responsibility to the Deputy Country Director to act on his/her behalf. 

Key responsibilities include:

• SNV Representation 
• Communications, Learning, Innovation and Business Development 
• Project/Programme delivery 
• Planning, budgeting and Reporting 
• Country Operations 
• People Management and Leadership 
• Risk Management 
• Quality Assurance 

Should you need to review a detailed information about the job please click on the following link to access the full Job Description. 

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Contract Type: Local

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Business Management or Accounting and Finance or other relevant organisational or Technical field. 

Work Experience

• 15 or more years relevant experience in Operations Management, Development work, Business Development/acquisition, Project implementation, Financial Management in a national context as well as proven experience in dealing with government stakeholders at Ministry and Regional level, partnering with NGOs and CSO.  

Skills and competency required 

• Networking and Relationship 
• Result Orientation  
• Decisiveness 
• Leadership 
• Conceptual thinking 
• Result Orientation 
• Environmental awareness 
• Focus on quality 

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I'm Interested button and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 22 March 2021. Please send your application letter and CV that contains three referees as you apply with position title as subject/reference.

Women are encourages to apply 

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a 1 year contract.  SNV is a global organization committed to bringing different people, ideas, and perspectives together. We invite especially women to submit their application as we want to increase the number of women in leadership positions.