Deputy Country Director
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
June 2025. Full-time, 12 months.
Role Summary
Manage development and implementation of the DR Congo support functions to facilitate the implementation of country programme strategy. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the support functions, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) plays a key role in systems development, legal compliance, finance & grant management, operational coordination, and team leadership.
Project Overview
Reduction of excess morbidity and mortality caused by conflict and disease outbreak-related shocks through the implementation of public health in emergencies (health, nutrition, and WASH) as well as infrastructure work to increase Medair’s access to those most in need.
Workplace & Conditions
Goma, DR Congo. The role will mainly be office-based in Goma, but with trips to remote field sites where living and working conditions will likely be more basic.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic & Staff Management - Contribute to strategic direction, leadership, and change management of DR Congo programme as part of Senior Management Team. Line-manage Logistics, HR, and Communications departments.
• Programme Support Management - Ensure good financial management standards, deliverables, and practices across various awards, ensuring budgets are spent according to proposals, donor rules and regulations, and timeframes.
• Security Management - Support the Country Director (CD) to oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, manage security incidents, update and implement security protocols, and provide training in security-related topics.
• Communication - Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements.
• Representation - Support CD in the maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Medair at relevant meetings to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
• University degree in a relevant subject such as Management/Development Studies/Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject – preferably public health related.
• Strong working knowledge of English and French, spoken and written.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position.
• Experience in preparing proposals and donor reports.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards.
Behavioural Skills
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style.
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.