Country Manager

Job Description

VacancyCountry Manager- TunisiaJob title: Country Manager- TunisiaLocation: TunisiaHours: Full time (40 hours per week)Reporting to: General DirectorContract: 1 Year with possibility of extensionExpected starting date: May 1st, 2022About Leaders International Leaders International is an international network of local organizations that plans, manages, and monitors innovation and economic development interventions in the region. Through its offices in Brussels, Amman, and Ramallah, Leaders International provides complete project-management services with a focus on private-sector development, enterprise development, job creation, entrepreneurship, D4D, economic policy dialogue, and tourism value chain development.Job SummaryThe Country Manager of Leaders International in Tunisia is a proposed post for a core person of Leaders International?s team in Tunisia and the North Africa Region. Through a variety of actions focusing on business growth, outreach, and stakeholder coordination, the incumbent of this position is anticipated to contribute to the development of LI in Tunisia. The post holder will advise LIs team on new opportunities in the country and help the organization position itself as a potential key player in private sector development.Overview of responsibilities of proposed role

• Institutionalization of Leaders International North Africa Office: (in coordination with HQ Operations Department)
• Registration of LI in Tunisia and following up on legal, operational and technical aspects of the entity;
• Ensure the implementation of legal obligations required by the Tunisian government.
• Formulation of LI North Africa Business Development Strategy: (in coordination with HQ Business Development Department)
• Map and analyze business opportunities and trends in Tunisia;
• Support development of business development strategy in Tunisia;
• Support development of project proposals, concept notes, and fundraising in Tunisia;
• Develop a long-term vision and positioning of the Organization within Tunisia;
• Spot the practical programs accordingly, set their targets and goals;
• Identify potential and new financing sources and opportunities.

• Network Development and Stakeholder Engagement: (in coordination with HQ Business Development Department and HQ Communications Department)
• Map stakeholders and partners with relevance to LI programs;
• Identify experts and consultants in specific fields as directed;
• Engage the donor community, government agencies, and stakeholders;
• Develop brand and local recognition of LI in Tunisia;
• Represent LI in the country through contacts with public institutions, partners, companies and others;
• Attend events, conferences and meetings with Stakeholders;
• Setting up activities in Tunisia in collaboration with local organizations;
• Identify potential new partners, and promote opportunities for developing programs and signing new agreements.
• Operational management of those in charge of the programs (in coordination with HQ Programs Department and HQ Communications Department)
• Ensure that programs are properly carried out with a special attention to quality and impact; monitor quantitative and qualitative project indicators, and ensure reporting to donors;
• Develop synergies with other offices of the Organization in the region and the Head Office; ensure knowledge management and coordination between the various programs upheld by the Organization;
• Report internally concerning progress, problems and risk areas;
• Identify problems and provide feasible solutions regarding potential operational risks related to finance, human resources, institutions and partners;
• Define and implement a communication strategy covering the Organization and its projects with the support of the HQ Communications Department.
• Financial management (in coordination with HQ Finance Department and HQ Operations Department)
• Supervise the financial flows concerning all programs (expenditure and resources) while ensuring that commitments to financing partners are respected;
• Ensure, in coordination with the financial and operations department, that the internal and external procedures are properly implemented, and that audits are duly prepared.
• Supervise and support the Organization?s local team (in coordination with HQ Operations Department)
• Define team structure and adapt it based on operational requirements and strategy;
• As needed, Identify and hire staff, manage, and develop capacity in line with LI strategy, projects, and thematic areas;
• Define and implement the Organization?s internal rules and regulations.

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