Vacancy announcement (REF. 2023-09)
Country Manager
Job Title: Country Manager
Position level: B1
Team: Portfolio Management
Required FTE: 100%
Travel Required: Up to 40% (Position is based in Geneva, CH )
Reports to: Deputy Head of Portfolio Management
Roles reporting to this
position: Junior Associates, Trainees, National Advisors
Scope of the role
Responsible for end-to-end grant-making and management activities and donor-government relationship management in assigned countries.
The countries listed include those in the Western Balkans portfolio. We note that this may change over time.
Basic Responsibilities and Ownership
· Provision and management of operational grants: Responsible for cooperation with others
State managers and relevant colleagues in other units to ensure effective, efficient,
and tailored grantmaking and GCERF portfolio management.
· Relationship Management: Responsible for strengthening in-country relationships with a coordination mechanism led by the country’s government, donor representatives and others
key stakeholders such as the UN through regular, strategic and systematic
engagement in certain countries.
· Thematic Focal Point: Responsible for the development and promotion of GCERF expertise on
specific topics (PVE, displacement, rehabilitation and integration, gender, etc.) c
cooperation with other government managers.
· Fundraising Responsible for proactive in-country support and thematic resource
mobilization efforts, including reporting.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications
· Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Social
Science, business or related subject
· At least 8 years of relevant experience in P/CVE development, peacebuilding or
security, working with NGOs/IGOs, foundations or the like
· Significant (at least 4 years) life or work experience, preferably more than
one country and preferably in GCERF partner countries.
· Significant (at least 4 years) experience working directly with donors and
civil servants with managerial functions
· Experience in the Western Balkans is an advantage
Technical skills
· Holistic understanding of global issues related to PVE
· Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organizations
countries affected by violent extremism and terrorism
· Extensive knowledge and understanding of program design and development,
project cycle management and financial budgeting and reporting.
· Experience working alongside a wide range of grantees with skill and sensitivity,
including community-based and grassroots organizations.
· In-depth understanding of the work and challenges of community-based and
organizations at the local level.
· Experience working with consortium funding models.
· Strong project management skills
· Strategic thinking and writing skills
· Fluency in English and working knowledge of French
Personal skills and qualities
· Proactivity and innovation
· Diplomacy
· Drive for results
· Solution oriented
· Teamwork and flexibility
· Effective communication
· Excellent performance
· Good judgment, informed and fair decision-making
· Entrepreneurial spirit
· Empathy and mentoring
· Openness to new ideas, methods and approaches
Interrelationships
What this role should provide for key working relationships
Country Managers (Main)
· Collaborate with other country managers to proactively manage operations
granting and management activities
· Collaborate with other country leaders to proactively develop specific
thematic expertise
Deputy Head of Portfolio Management (Principal)
· Be responsible for portfolio level budget(s) and work plans
· Ensure information sharing and proactive engagement
In-Country Stakeholders (Major)
· Building, maintaining and monitoring relationships with key partners and relevant stakeholders in the country, including at the regional level
· Representing and promoting GCERF at all relevant external events
· Represents GCERF as a subject or geographic expert
Recipients (primary)
· Work closely with beneficiaries to ensure efficient, effective and compliant grant delivery and management
· Drive and manage capacity building of grantees
Grants Finance Team (Core)
· Work closely with grant specialists to ensure grant monitoring and compliance with internal and external standards and regulations
Resource Mobilization Team (Core)
· Collaborate with the resource mobilization team to proactively engage potential donors
· Provide structured input to donor proposals and reports
Effectiveness and Impact Team (core)
· Stimulating the development and application of Theory of Change at the grant and portfolio level
· Contribute to GCERF policy and implementation reviews and the creation of training and research materials for external communication
Board of Directors (secondary)
· Report on portfolio progress, including to the GCERF Board of Directors
Communications Team (Secondary)
· Providing data and information for content creation
Main information:
· The position is based in our offices in Geneva, Switzerland. We have a hybrid and flexible work environment.
· GCERF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Contract duration of two
years, renewable.
· GCERF values diversity, equality and inclusion and we hire globally. We are committed to hiring qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, physical characteristics, race, religion, spirituality or sexual orientation. GCERF has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, and any form of discrimination or harassment. Everyone at GCERF is expected to uphold our values. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to rigorous reference checks.
Application process:
Deadline: September 3, 2023
As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be asked to complete a
written assignment and participate in interviews online or in person.
How to apply: Please visit the GCERF website at https://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/.
Please include a cover letter with your resume and email to careers@gcerf.org with
any questions you may have about this vacancy
How to apply
Application process:
Deadline: September 3, 2023
As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be asked to complete a
written assignment and participate in interviews online or in person.
How to apply: Please visit the GCERF website at https://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/.
Please include a cover letter with your resume and email to careers@gcerf.org with
any questions you may have about this vacancy