Country Manager

Responsibilities Include:

• Program Management: Establish a thriving team culture by leading, managing and strengthening team capacity to deliver a high quality project; Oversee the delivery of all program components through coordinated processes to meet goals and targets, including volunteer management and project grants for participants and partners; Manage country-level reporting and annual work planning activities; Drive the oversight and implementation of country level Human Resource Management, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management; Collaborate on the design and lead the implementation of Communication, Gender Equality and Climate Action Strategies in country.
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• Finance, Operations and Risk Management: Monitor and manage annual and multi-year program budgets aligned with donor requirements and work plans; Ensure organizational compliance with country laws and regulations; Ensure preparation and submission of high quality financial documents and reports; Monitor and manage the program risk profile in country; Act as the focal point for all risk, safety and security incidents and ensure YCI’s Risk, Safety and Security protocols are monitored and implemented across the project.
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• Partnership Development & Management: Manage local partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of collaborative project activities; Engage diverse ecosystem actors (including government, non-profit and private sectors) to build a multi-stakeholder network to support youth, women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship objectives; Ensure strong communication and relationships are established and maintained with all partners and YCI headquarters in Toronto, Canada;
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• Strategic Initiatives: Manage country team to develop and implement Annual Country Strategic Action Plans aligned with YCI’s Strategic Plan; Pursue and manage additional funding and public engagement opportunities aligned with Country Strategic Action Plan; Remain up-to-date on research, best practices and sector strategies to ensure relevancy and impact of strategic decisions; Expand YCI’s brand and presence through strategic engagements and relationship building; Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Project Manager or CEO.