Ethiopia: Country Director - Ethiopia

COUNTRY DIRECTOR - ETHIOPIA

• Bring your leadership skills and expertise to help eliminate avoidable blindness
• Key role within a world-renowned international development NGO
• Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Fred Hollows Foundation is a development organisation working in more than 25 countries. We help train and empower local eye doctors, nurses and health workers to create a sustainable system of care in the communities that need it most. The work we do has a very clear purpose: to make sure everyone, whether they’re rich or poor, has access to high quality, affordable eye health.

We focus on preventable and treatable diseases such as cataract, trachoma and diabetic retinopathy. Our in-country work involves local training and providing affordable technology, so doctors, nurses and health care workers can recognise, diagnose, refer and treat eye problems in their communities. We use research to improve our understanding of avoidable blindness, then use our findings to implement strategies and advocate for change. As part of our global efforts to eliminate blindness, The Fred Hollows Foundation has been working in Ethiopia in its effort to eliminate trachoma by 2020 in one of the worst affected areas in the world.

We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven individual who has a significant level of experience leading complex, large-scale programs in public health, development or aid. Reporting to the Regional Associate Director for Africa, the Country Director will lead The Foundation’s Country Office and programming in Ethiopia.

You will be an accomplished leader and seasoned senior manager who has a proven track record of building high performing teams and establishing operational excellence. Your advocacy skills and superior relationship management skills will ensure your success in taking a program of significant scale to the next level.

Working as part of the International Programs team, this is a senior leadership position which will oversee the development and management of our biggest eye health program. You will be responsible for managing a complex portfolio of health interventions, including Mass Drug Administration, TT Surgery and WASH projects with an annual expenditure of over $10M. In addition you will serve as the focal person, representing The Foundation across a wide range of stakeholders to engage, advocate and increase resources for eliminating blindness, particularly Trachoma and Cataract.

To be successful in this position you will have;

• A relevant degree in public health, international development or a related field
• Previous experience at Country Manager/Director level
• A Minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated experience managing complex, large scale programs in public health, or development; ideally with some exposure to eye health programming and new business development.
• Demonstrated capacity for high-level representation and strategic advocacy: able to engage and influence senior levels of government, multi-lateral agencies and other partners
• Experience managing a team and working in a global environment
• Project management and project design experience
• Strong written and verbal English ability
• Your experience in full cycle project management, project design experience and managing budgets will also be essential.

This is an exciting time to join The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia as we seek to deliver even greater impact and enhance our ability to accomplish our vision.

All suitably qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be made via our website: http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies and should include your resume and cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Role Purpose as well as details of your current and expected salary.

Applications close: Thursday 19^th April 2018

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.