Country Leader

Description

• Location: Current base in Cabo Delgado transitioning to either Nampula or Zambézia
• Compensation: Competitive package available depending on experience
• Closing date for applications: 31 January 2023
• 1 st Interview: Early March
• 2 nd Interview: April
• Start date of position: From April

Description/Duties

• The Leprosy Mission is looking for a highly motivated Country Leader to lead its mission of defeating leprosy and transforming lives in Mozambique
• The Country Leader is ultimately accountable for all aspects of TLM’s work in Mozambique
• This involves developing and implementing country strategies which are feasible and in line with TLM’s global frameworks
• Championing TLM’s mission and values
• Maintaining operational oversight
• Managing resources and fostering team welfare and spiritual Christian life
• This role requires significant experience in public health /international development, strong business acumen and proven strategic management experience
• This role also requires the ability to build strong internal and external relationships and represent TLM at a senior level with government, donors and other international organizations

Christian Commitment

• Country Leaders play a major role in fostering and developing Christ-centeredness within the Mission
• The post holder will be expected to embed TLM Christian values through a culture of learning across the organization, supporting the team to create the space to reinforce the interdenominational spiritual identity of the organization
• One of the core competencies of this post is spiritual maturity, therefore the post holder is required to commit to the Christian values and vision of the Leprosy Mission. Along with the rest of the Mozambique team, the post holder will lead and take part in regular meetings dedicated to prayer

Safeguarding Statement

• TLM Mozambique has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation to all people
• Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults
• The post holder must sign, be familiar with, and comply with all TLM organizational policies, including the Global Safeguarding Code of Conduct, the Global Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy, and the Global Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Procedures
• All TLM staff are required to participate in mandatory safeguarding training

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• You will need to download, complete and email the: a) Job Application form and b) the Equal opportunities monitoring form. Send these forms to us together with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of this vacancy