Country Director Full-Time

The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems.

We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV.

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

To provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational implementation to the Aurum Institute country programme.

Scope of the Position

The Country Director (CD) has the overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and direction of the Aurum Mozambique Programme to achieve the organisational vision, mission and objectives. The CD is responsible for the programmatic and operational management in the Mozambique Programme. S/he represents the Aurum Institute with government, local and international organisations in Mozambique and across the region.

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• S/he will take a leading role in developing, overseeing implementation, reviewing and monitoring of the Country Programme strategy and ensuring the same in line with global Aurum strategic directions and overall focus over the next 100 years in Mozambique.
• The CD is responsible for developing new programming initiatives, new partnerships and maintaining existing partnerships and actively lead key phases of ongoing programs, from start-up to close out.
• The CD will be responsible to ensure cross learning and facilitation of knowledge across the programme in all areas of programming, national, regional and international policies and development issues.
• S/he will be responsible for business development of Aurum and to promote fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure the smooth running of the Country Programme and its staff as this position will built out the required technical team based in Mozambique, as well as ensuring Aurum’s sustainability.
• S/he is responsible for overall financial, grants/contracts, and human resources management of the Country Programme Portfolio. (Full Role Profile available on request)

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Qualification/Professional Membership
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies, Strategic/Programme Management, Management Studies or other related discipline
• Work Proven Experience
• Minimum 15 years demonstrated working experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation; 4 of which should be at senior management level.
• Progressive experience of programme management (at least 8 years) in the NGO/NPO sector in Africa with a proven track record as a senior manager and leader, including experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Additional extensive training in at least one of the areas of Aurum Thematic work, Public Health, Health System Strengthening, Clinical Research and Implementation Science.
• A strong understanding of managing similar programmes operations in the developing world, preferably within the medical research/social development sector with hands-on experience in implementing medical research programmes including advocacy.
• Knowledge and Experience managing compliance to diverse donors (PEPFAR, CDC, UN, EU, etc.).
• Proven experience in research and advocacy.

Other Desirable skills and Competencies

• Fluency in English and Portuguese as Aurum’s working language (Portuguese is required for Mozambique). Excellent communications skills, both oral and written (excellent report & proposal writing), including public speaking.
• Strong people and financial management skills
• Computer Literate and Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally and in low-resource settings. Frequency of travel; 35%
• Only National applicants or Permanent Residents of Mozambique will be considered.
• (All applicants must have the right to live and work in Mozambique.)

Please provide current relevant references for background checks.