Country Director, Morocco and Tunisia December 2023
About DROSOS FOUNDATION DROSOS FOUNDATION (www.drosos.org) is a Swiss private not for profit organisation committed to unlocking the potential of young people. Together with its partners, the foundation nurtures their life and professional skills to pave their way to economic and social independence. The Foundation is currently active in Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. DROSOS FOUNDATION is seeking its new Country Director for Morocco and Tunisia, to be based in Casablanca, Morocco. DROSOS FOUNDATION has been active in Morocco since 2007, providing support for projects to help vulnerable groups in the areas of protection and social reintegration, vocational training and integration into the labour market, and promoting creativity. Tunisia is rising to the challenge of social change by focusing primarily on redressing socio-economic inequalities. In this context, addressing the
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empowerment of young people is crucial to ensure that Tunisia’s societal development is inclusive and sustainable. DROSOS FOUNDATION has been working in Tunisia since 2013. This work is also organised from Morocco. Applicants must therefore have the right to work there. The Foundation will be increasing its involvement in projects aimed at helping young people in the region, focussing on the areas of economic and social empowerment and promoting creative activities for young people. The Foundation is an ally in supporting and empowering young changemakers who are passionate about creating positive social change in their communities and beyond. A modern workplace in the centre of Casablanca, committed colleagues, and attractive working conditions await you.
The Role Role: Country Director Morocco and Tunisia, DROSOS FOUNDATION Location:
Casablanca, Morocco
Salary:
Competitive compensation package. Open ended contract.
Job Summary Reporting to the CEO, and leading a team of five expert colleagues, the Country Director Morocco and Tunisia will be based at the Foundation’s country office in Casablanca and oversee the programme work in those countries in close collaboration with the Leadership Team (CEO, COO and CPO). This is a strategic leadership role for an inspired professional who will optimally represent the interests of DROSOS FOUNDATION, grow the local and international networks and nurture the team of committed experts.
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Main Responsibilities Enhancing our presence, the successful candidate • Represents the Foundation locally and advocates for topics related to the Foundation’s vision. • Builds collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including funding partners, government officials and local communities. • Contributes to fostering new partnerships and developing the project portfolio in line with the Foundation’s programmatic approach. • Supports project partners to advance their organisational capacities and impact planning. • Contributes to DROSOS’ global knowledge exchange and strategy development in coordination with the Leadership Team and other Senior Management roles. • Is an effective and inspiring manager and role model in the organisation together with the Foundation’s Leadership Team (CEO, COO, and CPO) and other Senior Management colleagues. Providing strategic leadership, the successful candidate • Creates cohesion and alignment of DROSOS’ programmes and approaches across Morocco and Tunisia – developing, and aligning them to the Foundation’s new strategic direction. • Oversees, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of projects and programmes, including tracking progress through reports, partner meetings, and field visits. • Guides and coaches team members to ensure all programmes and projects are delivered effectively in Morocco and Tunisia and adhere to the Foundation’s global programme quality management standard. • Nourishes Team members’ individual growth and well-being. • Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in the respective countries. • Manages project budgets and ensures proper and sound financial controlling of grants. • Supports the tendering process of consultants, e.g. for project evaluations or organisational development support, drafting terms of reference, steering the selection process and contract negotiations, and monitoring the assignments.
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Candidate Profile Role requirements • Higher education in the field of social sciences, humanities, or economics (international relations, international development cooperation, business administration, or related areas) with a strong business acumen. • More than 8 years of working experience in international development cooperation or the philanthropic sector, including experience in collaborating with civil society organisations. • Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams, ideally across different country contexts. • A track record of project management, monitoring, and evaluation in Morocco and/ or Tunisia. • Very good communication and writing skills in English and French; advanced knowledge of Arabic (active speaking skills are a strong asset). • Flexibility to travel as required. Your skills and abilities • Critical thinking and strategic planning skills with the ability to translate strategy into action. • Business planning skills and the ability to manage complex financial budgets and legal contractual relationships. • Ability to simplify complex information into clear presentations to various key audiences. • Reliable, flexible and a pragmatic problem solver and able to manage a wide range and high volume of responsibilities. • Affinity to work in a multicultural environment. • Hands-on and ‘can do’ attitude and proven ability to navigate uncertainty and changes. • Demonstrated ability to maintain constructive relationships with partners while maintaining independence and securing compliance with Foundation’s internal and external regulations.
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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter as two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV-042023DROSOS or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-042023- DROSOS. Applicants must be allowed to work in Morocco. Timeline Closing Date: First stage interviews:
16th February 2024 Qualified applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
Final interviews:
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TBC
Selection process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Equality Statement Equality and diversity are at the core of DROSOS Foundation. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at drosos-cd-morocco-tunisia@oxfordhr.com in the first instance.
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