Deputy Country Director

The Deputy Country Director will support the Country Director in establishing strong relationships with donors to ensure sustainable funding for programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the IRC in the absence of the Country Director
• Support sector coordinators in their representation roles during technical meetings
• Perform other activities as requested by the Country Director, Regional Deputy Director, and headquarters staff

Reporting Lines:

• Reports to: Country Director
• Directly supervises: Thematic Sector Managers, Project Chiefs, Grant and Partnership Manager, Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer

Internal Contacts:

• Programme staff, Regional Team for Central and West Africa, and Headquarters (Grant Management Team, Ethics and Compliance Unit, Operations and Strategy Department, Finance, Philanthropy and Partnerships Department, Programme Quality, Advocacy and Communication, and Legal Service)

External Contacts:

• Partner organisations, government officials, public and private funders, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, cluster leaders

Requirements:

• Master's degree in programme management, project management, international development, politics, and international relations or a related field
• At least seven years of experience in humanitarian/development work with a good understanding of the West African context or experience working in Burkina Faso or the sub-region
• International experience, including in emergency contexts, is an asset
• Strong knowledge of team management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal relations
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of working with major IRC donors (US, European, and private funders) and UN agencies
• Proven skills and experience in programme design and implementation, including proposal development and compliance in emergency situations
• Ability to manage staff, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and demonstrate diplomacy
• Fluency in French and English is required
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity in problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration with multicultural teams
• Ability to work under pressure and with a heavy workload, organise work and time autonomously
• Ability to quickly understand the complexities of the operational context, IRC models, systems/processes/tools, organisational structures, and decision-making processes
• Excellent mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and IA tools

Benefits: The IRC offers a range of benefits, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other support allowances.