The Carter Center: Country Representative, Overseas Operations (Cameroon)

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Description

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

SUMMARY:

The Country Representative (CR) serves as The Carter Center (TCC) Country Representative (CR) and technical advisor under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Overseas Operations with appropriate functional guidance from Program Director(s) and the Vice President for Health Programs of The Carter Center. The CR will support the Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP) and other programs as needed. Technical guidance is provided by Program Director(s). The CR assists in strategic planning and implementation of TCC-assisted program initiatives in Cameroon and ensures that the interests and resources of TCC are properly represented and managed. The CR assists in implementing TCC program policies and procedures and drafts plans of action and budgets specific to Cameroon. The CR is expected to act diligently, courteously, and tactfully in the conduct of TCC official business with their national counterparts and with other national and international officials. The CR works with the Ministry of Health,  all parties at the national, regional, and local levels, and the Cameroonian GWEP, UN agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and others to advance TCC programs. The Country Representative will be responsible for overseeing the safety and security of all staff, assets, and program activities within the country program. This includes developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing security protocols to ensure compliance with organizational standards and responding to security risks in a timely manner.  Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Serves as a representative in the country of assignment.
• Directs and manages the implementation of program initiatives in the designated country, including development of program policies and procedures.
• Works closely with the host country's governmental agencies, as applicable, as well as other non-governmental organizations.
• Responsible for managing the program objectives in the assigned country, and may supervise local staff.
• Collaborates and develops relationships with representatives of other organizations to achieve program goals.
• Directs contract negotiations with vendors/consultants in the country of assignment.
• Researches, writes and presents program-related speeches.
• Oversees required record-keeping and the preparation of operational, statistical and briefing reports.
• Provides leadership and overall management to locally recruited personnel in the country of assignment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• This position is located in Cameroon

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to the program area. Five years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree public health, Public administration, operations, or development is advantageous.
• Experience with NTDS such as Guinea worm is highly desirable.
• NGO experience is advantageous.
• Experience working in Sub- Saharan Africa and complex operational environments, preferably in international development, or humanitarian settings is advantageous/preferred.
• Experience working with governments agencies, donors, diplomats and other key stakeholders to advance program goals is highly preferred.
• Data management experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience overseeing operations, supply chain and financial management of a country program.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and performance across multiple projects/programs effectively.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing security procedures for a country office.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills to support program execution and organizational objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.

Additional Details

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