Country Representative for the Philippines

I. Position Information

Job title: Country Representative for the Philippines
Supervisor: Country Manager Philippines
Duty station: Basey Municipality, Samar Province, Philippines
Starting Date: December 2014 (from January 2015 in Philippines)
Time Allocation: 40 hours per week

II. Organizational Context

Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) Department for Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation (HPRS) is a Department of the General Secretariat of CCR in the Czech Republic. CCR is a respected member of the Caritas Internationalis network, and enjoys a strong relationship with global CI partners. In line with the vision of Caritas Europa, CCR works in the Czech Republic and aboard to realize a vision of a civilization of love and justice where every human person can flourish and live in peace and dignity as part of one human family.

Following the severe damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Caritas Czech Republic managed to raise funding to support the typhoon victims in the affected areas. Caritas Czech Republic is currently cooperating with local partners on the island of Samar on livelihood projects. The livelihood projects implemented have a necessary focus on Disaster Risk Reduction in order to prepare for future disasters. Capacity building of the partner is an essential part of CCR's work. In order to do so successfully, Caritas Czech Republic is coordinating with national and local, church and civil society structures.

To coordinate the above activities, CCR is therefore looking for a Country Representative for the Philippines.

III. Responsibilities

Coordination and Representation
• Representation of Caritas Czech Republic in the Philippines in all relevant matters.
• Coordination with the Czech Embassy in Manila through regular visits, activity updates and monitoring visits.
• Coordination with local structures, such as Caritas Philippines (NASSA), dioceses, church structures, civil society structures
• Coordination with government organizations and tracking governmental and legal procedures
• Coordination with international and national humanitarian actors, such as other Czech- and INGOs, EU and UN agencies.
• Coordination with the Caritas Internationalis network and member organizations in country.
Project Management
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities of project implemented by local partners
• Conduct monthly financial audits of project records of local partners
• Conduct monthly review of project narrative reports of local partners
• Attend key project events supported by CCR in the Philippines
• Prepare monthly activity reports detailing all different projects
Capacity Building of Local Partners
• Offers local partners on-the-job training in needs assessments, project management (PCM), financial management, HR, logistic/procurement management, M&E and reporting systems
• Supports the partner in finding solutions for project bottlenecks
Project Development
• Outreach to potential partners/donors after preliminary agreement and in coordination with the Country Manager
Strategic Development
• Identification of potential sectoral areas of intervention in the country
• Identification of potential geographical areas of intervention in the country
• Drafting yearly strategic plans of intervention in the Philippines in coordination with the Country Manager

IV. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Masters degree in field relevant to international development assistance (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent management level experience).

Experience:
• Experience working in a field/ mission setting in the field of international humanitarian aid and development assistance. Minimum 3 years
• Experience in proposal writing in a complex donor context
• Experience in project cycle management in a complex multi-donor context
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of livelihood projects in a recovery and/or development setting
• Experience in capacity building of local partners
Qualifications:
• Highly organized
• Pro-active; have a diplomatic attitude and well developed intercultural skills
• Able to work under stress in simple working and living conditions
• Be physically and mentally fit for the work
• Respect for the mission and vision of Caritas Czech Republic
Additional Requirements:
• Fluency in written and spoken English (required)
• Excellent skills with MS Office

We offer:
• Interesting and useful work
• Experience in working in diverse cultural environments and self-fulfillment
• Friendly and experienced team
• Opportunity for professional development

Calendar
Posting Date 1 October 2014
Application Deadline 24 October 2014
Starting Date December 2014 (from January 2015 in Philippines)

How to apply:

Application Process
Send 1-page motivation letter in English confirming that you meet the requirements above and a CV in Czech or English to the address below on or before the application deadline.

Send CV and cover letter to:
jobs@caritas.cz Subject: Country Representative Philippines

CV and Cover letter should be labeled as follows:
• Last Name, First Name, Country Representative SS_CV
• Last Name, First Name, Country Representative SS_Cover Letter

Only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.