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• Represents
  the organization in local media, promotes knowledge of RTP programs,
  mandate and values amongst all stakeholders, potential partners and
  general public.
• The
  Country Manager will serve as the main local contact for all external
  stakeholders; develops and maintains links with relevant senior country
  representatives in donors, UN bodies, intergovernmental bodies, and other
  international NGOs.
• Build
  and strengthens strong working relationships and collaborations with
  current and new partner organizations through regular correspondence, engagement,
  reporting and meetings.
• Supports
  preparation and hosting of strategic donor and RTP HQ visits and
  workshops.

• Assess
  potential partners and partnerships; secures and stewards local funding
  opportunities and builds the relationships on the ground that are needed
  to support donor cultivation.
• Oversees
  proposal development for prioritized funding opportunities, facilitates
  participation by key team members to produce winning submissions.
• Steers
  the development of proposals for expansion of new programs and the
  continuation of existing ones through coordinated efforts with RTP
  Regional team as well as headquarters team.
• Represents
  RTP to current or potential donors to secure and sustain funding,
  including government/institutional donors, corporate sector and
  foundations.

• Develops
  the strategic vision and direction of the program(s) in line with the
  strategic direction of RTP.
• The
  incumbent will develop and manage the portfolio of program activities of
  the country in line with RTP strategic country plans and region and global
  vision.
• Actively
  promotes knowledge and awareness of RTP program amongst all stakeholders,
  ensures effective communication plan is in place and used by the program
  team.
• Ensures
  accountability of RTP activities at all levels through efficient and
  transparent use of program resources, in line with RTP policies and
  procedures.

• Manages
  the country annual budget and monitors and verifies the program budgets in
  adherence to approved budgets and procedures.
• Ensures
  financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to
  country staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments and
  obligations.
• The
  incumbent ensures timely and quality finance report submission to RO/HQ
  and donors.
• Ensures
  all program staff has understanding of financial and internal control
  systems, budget analysis and work in compliance with RTP policies and
  procedures.
• Oversees
  the collation and timely submission of key technical, baseline, project
  evaluation, donor and other monitoring and evaluation related reports to
  donors, Regional Office and HQ as required.
• Ensures
  that learning is regularly generated within all projects, documented and
  shared.

• Manages
  the overall country HR management processes providing advice on the
  management of all staff to ensure that it’s carried out within RTP stated
  policies, practices and procedures as well as the country employment laws.
• Provides
  advice on the interpretation of policies, regulations and rules and
  supports the senior team in explaining rights and responsibilities to the
  staff.
• Ensures
  effective recruitment of qualified staff in coordination with the Regional
  and HQ office and leads the selection process.
• Ensures
  all employees receive the appropriate orientation and understand the work
  required from them.
• Oversees
  the mentoring and training of staff to ensure that they have the
  appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their
  full capacity.
• Ensures
  on-going and timely appraisal of all staff performance.
• Leads,
  coaches and develops the senior team ensures they are equipped with the
  required expertise at country level (e.g. in programmes, policy, advocacy
  and finance).
• Manages
  staff compensation in line with approved budget and RTP compensation
  policy and approves the monthly payroll.
• Manages
  the exit of employees and ensures that information gathered during exit
  interviews are used for improvement.

• Conducts
  risk, vulnerability and threat assessments as well as physical security
  assessments of all sites making prioritized recommendations for
  improvement and follows through with approved recommendations until fully
  implemented.
• Works
  closely with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies
  regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and
  support for existing RTP projects.
• The
  Country Manager is accountable for security of all RTP Country Office
  assets and handling these assets in conformance with Right To Play policy.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in business
  administration, social sciences, development studies or other related
  discipline.
• At
  least ten years’ experience in a leadership role within a large or
  international organization working on strategic planning, quality
  improvement, project planning and implementation, monitoring and
  evaluation, human resources, financial management.
• Strategic
  planning skills
• Leadership,
  influencing and managerial skills
• Possess
  the ability to gain trust and secure donor funding
• Excellent
  interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners,
  government officials, donors and community leaders
• Creativity
  and problem solving skills
• Excellent
  presentation skills
• Exceptional
  organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability
  to work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Detailed
  working knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Proven
  knowledge of budgetary control and financial management, including ability
  to read and understand financial data.
• Strong
  understanding of financial analysis is desired
• Sport
  and play industry experience
• Past
  experience in proposal development and report writing
• Demonstrated
  computer skills especially in MS Office packages
• Detailed
  knowledge and understanding of Human Rights and peace building concept
• Understanding
  of country laws and regulations
• Fluency
  on both written and spoken English.

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