Forcier is a multi-sectoral research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, and Egypt, with staff in Iraq. These offices are supported by a remote technical unit in Washington, D.C., and our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Forcier Consulting is seeking a Director for its Southern Africa business unit. The Director is responsible for the overall management of the unit and serves as the direct line manager for the Director of Research, Director of Operations, and Business Development Manager. They are responsible for overall project management and ensuring the business unit is run efficiently and effectively. The Director provides mentorship and guidance to the research side of the unit on a range of topics including client communication, project management and staffing, fieldwork management and budget management. They ensure standard operating procedures are followed in the operations and finance departments, while looking for new ways to build capacity and bring innovation to these departments. They are responsible for contributing to the success of business development in their unit through the provision of in-depth knowledge of the resources (time, money and people) needed to complete a project in various contexts. Overall, the Director is responsible for ensuring the success and stability of the unit and its activities throughout Southern Africa.
Forcier is looking for a Director that is a dynamic leader with knowledge of research, personnel management, financial management, and business development. The Director must approach the challenge of implementing projects in complicated and complex settings with excitement and a commitment to quality. An ability to manage a variety of people and competing priorities simultaneously, while also championing accountability, respect and fairness is essential; being a strong mediator and manager of expectations is vital to success in this position. They must demonstrate an aptitude for building capacity and tackling difficult situations with innovation and flexibility. Our ideal candidate is a proactive leader, strong communicator, and passionate problem solver.