Carter Center: Senior Country Representative, Overseas Operations; Nigeria

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.

The Senior Country Representative (SCR) oversees the Carter Center’s assistance to the Federal Ministry of Health on all health program activities in Nigeria. This includes onchocerciasis elimination, lymphatic filariasis elimination, and control of schistosomiasis. The SCR assists in strategic planning and implementation of TCC‑assisted program initiatives, ensures that the interests and resources of the Carter Center are properly represented and managed, and implements TCC program policies and procedures in Nigeria.

The SCR works with all parties at the national, regional and local levels to advance TCC programs, and 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.

The position is stationed in Jos, Nigeria, with travel within Nigeria and in and around other travel locations. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Overseas Operations, and acts as a technical advisor with guidance from Program Director(s) and the Vice President for Health Programs of the Carter Center. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

• Serves as a liaison to an assigned country.
• Directs strategic planning, development, and implementation of program initiatives.
• Ensures that the interests of the program are properly represented and managed.
• Advises the program director in the review and evaluation of program initiatives.
• Develops program policies and procedures specific to the country of assignment and monitors the project through implementation.
• Works closely with the host country’s governmental agencies, as applicable, as well as non‑governmental organizations.
• 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.
• Plans, administers and monitors the program budget.
• Oversees required record‑keeping and the preparation of operational, statistical and briefing reports.
• Develops short and long‑term program goals.
• Provides leadership and overall management to locally recruited personnel in the country of assignment.
• Oversees human resources functions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

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

• This position may require periodic travel to the United States and re‑entry into Nigeria.
• A master’s degree in public health, public administration, operations, or development is advantageous.
• Experience with neglected tropical diseases such as river blindness or lymphatic filariasis is highly desirable.
• NGO and CSO experience are beneficial.
• Experience working in sub‑Saharan Africa and complex operational environments, preferably in international development, or humanitarian settings is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with government agencies, donors, diplomats and other key stakeholders to advance program goals is highly preferred.
• Experience leading a…