Country Director - Pakistan

Salary: £22,990 - £25,956 per annum dependent on relevant experience plus an annual cost of living allowance of £4,647, insurance cover, return flights and separate accommodation.

Additional Bonus: £1,000 payable on successful completion of probationary period.

Our client an international health organisation is looking for the Country Director you will have the overall responsibility for the Programme, including Logistics, Finance, Security and Human Resource elements of the programme. You will also ensure that the programme objectives are met, that the programme continues to improve and play a key role in contributing to Merlin?s development in Pakistan. Develop and maintain a coherent country programme strategy that contributes to the clients global objectives. Develop and secure long-term funding for new programmes based on identified needs.

Organise and/or undertake needs assessments as necessary.Ensure that projects remain within the remit of their initial design, budget and propose and prepare any amendments when necessary. Primary responsibility to ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial systems and procedures are established and/or maintained and followed in accordance with Merlin guidelines.

Key Areas,

Extensive experience of international development work. Extensive overseas management experience including strategic planning and management of large and complex budgets. Significant experience of project/programme management in a senior capacity.Experience of budget management and donor compliance. Extensive experience of creating productive donor partnerships.Knowledge of the health sector in a developing country. Experience in emergency programmes. Considerable experience in working in a highly insecure environment with responsibility for security monitoring and management. Excellent written and spoken English. Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures.

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