VENEZUELA – COUNTRY DIRECTOR (M / F) - CARACAS

About the job

Main responsibilities and priorities

Security

• Serve as main focal point for the mission for critical incidents.
• Liaise with security national authorities and other stakeholders (INGOs, NGO Forum, UN).
• Ensure security procedures and analysis are regularly updated.
• Brief new staff on security context of the country and the mission.
• Maintain overview of the security context by studying the daily, weekly, and quarterly security analysis from relevant organizations (INSO, NGO Forum).

External outreach

Annual strategy

Strategic management

Coordination within the mission

Coordination with HQ

Team management

Priorities for the 2 / 3 first months

In this context, the main priorities for the Country Director will be :

Your profile

Education / academic background

Graduate degree and / or post-graduate degree in Humanitarian Affairs, international development, or related career; or equivalent field experience.

Specific skills and experience :

Technical skills

1. Technical skills in water, hygiene and sanitation. 2. Network coordination / animation and leadership skills.

3. Analytical and projection skills.

Transversal skills

1. Writing and information dissemination skills. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability to different interlocutors. 3. Strategic vision and responsive to changing circumstances.

Language :

1. Spanish oral and written. 2. English oral and written

SI will offer you

A salaried position :

According to experience, starting from EUR gross per month ( base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD .

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks : During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package : Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS :

Caracas has an average elevation of about m from the sea level and the annual average temperature is approximately 24°C which makes it extremely pleasant to live in. The office and accomodations are in a residential area and tree-lined streets walkable. The area proposes a wide range of restaurants and bars to enjoy and culture life is very active in the city. Phone and Internet networks are funcional.

Contribution to individual housing possible or guest house.

SECURITY CONSTRAINTS :

The security context is complex in Venezuela but is overall considered as calm with, however. criminal risks in specific areas. The authorities have a strong presence throughout the country and are very wary about international organizations. It is important to remain calm and to ensure good communication. The context of living in Caracas is good. It will be necessary to remain vigilant to the good respect of security rules especially while travelling to remote areas and / or specific areas of Caracas.

Nonetheless, within the limitation of the safety minimum requirements, one can easily enjoy living in Caracas, week-ends and / or vacations in other areas including specific coastal cities. There is a vibrant expatriate community in the capital."