Country Director, Democratic Republic of Congo

In order to achieve our goal of ensuring that the Congo Basin’s contiguous rainforest areas are protected and that local communities and indigenous people rights are promoted, Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) has established an ambitious strategy for its work in Democratic Republic of Congo.

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced person to lead this work from our country office in Kinshasa. The country office consists of 9 dedicated and motivated employees. The position is based in Kinshasa, which is a non-family duty station for RFN. We will provide you with a housing allowance as well as comprehensive insurance for you.

This is a two-year contract with start-up summer 2021.

Job description:

Strategic People Management – responsible for the operational management of RFN’s office in DRC, including human resource, finance, security and other administration function.

Program Development & Representation – strategic leadership with focus on strategic collaboration with partners and developing our programs.

Fundraising & Advocacy – develop relations, engage and network with relevant donors in the region. Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, government authorities and other stakeholders.

Support Services (HR & Finance) – support and take the lead in initiatives related to performance management and staff development. Financial management and expenses control including compliance with RFN’s requirements.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strategic leadership experience in the context of development aid
• Overall experience in managing and working with administration, financial management and HR in a demanding environment
• Strong experience in project management, preferably from a NGO perspective 
• Contextual knowledge of DRC/the region is an advantage
• Relevant higher university degree
• Excellent written and verbal skills in French and English, understanding Norwegian language is an asset.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent networking skills and experience in maintaining donor and key stakeholder relationships in a complex work situation in an international environment.
• Inspiring and unifying among staff and partners.
• Excellent communication skills and good at decision-making. Able to communicate and involve with different cultures and environments
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Open-minded, curious and dedicated. Abel to handle stress and high workloads.

We offer:

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in a dynamic and internationally oriented environment
• A pleasant and inclusive work environment with talented and dedicated colleagues characterized by diversity, generosity and humor
• Good pension and insurance schemes, flexible working hours
• An office in central Kinshasa
• Salary in line with the Rainforest Foundation's salary plan

The position is a part of the International Department at the Rainforest Foundation Norway and is a two year engagement with a possibility of extension.

For questions related to the position contact Anna Bjørndal: anna@rainforest.no

Application with CV sent to: stilling@rainforest.no (mark the application «DRC Country Director»)    

Application deadline: 19.02.21. Start-up: Summer 2021

Workplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo