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SNV is recruiting for a Director of Country Programmes based in the Netherlands or any country where SNV has an existing presence

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Closing Date: 29 November 2024

SNV is recruiting for a Director of Country Programmes based in the Netherlands or any country where SNV has an existing presence

Are you a strategic, inspiring leader ready to drive sustainable, equitable impact? As Director of Country Programmes at SNV, you’ll lead its efforts across +/- 22 countries, guiding the design and implementation of strategies and enabling contextually relevant, impactful country programmes and operations. You’ll shape SNV’s geographical strategy and foster cross-country synergies and partnerships to advance our 2030 vision.

Background

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner driven by the vision of a better world: one where across every society, people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably.

Rooted in the contexts and societies it works in and inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SNV is committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; Increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all.

SNV works to strengthen institutions and effective governance, to reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and to enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. SNV is team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts in which SNV work, that is in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, SNV is committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and to maximising positive, lasting impacts. SNV ability to deliver results rests on its robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; its commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those they work alongside.

Duties and Responsibilities

SNV is seeking an inspirational and strategic executive leader with strong management skills to join as its Director of Country Programmes. As Director Country Programmes, you will play a crucial part in shaping strategy towards the realisation of SNV 2030 strategic framework. In this highly visible role, you will play a pivotal part in the organisation’s mission to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

The ideal candidate for this exciting position will bring a proven track record of leading and inspiring inclusive organizational design processes, with a deep understanding of matrixed organizational working.

Required Qualifications

Your background will entail 15+ years of working in development cooperation in Africa and Asia, with experience in leading technical expertise teams. You are experienced in cooperating with governments and the private sector as well as donor relations. As a strategic-thinking and impact-driven individual with solid influencing skills, you are comfortable in handling complex issues and leading teams in organic change with an adaptive leadership style, as well as navigating team development amidst complexity. You have an in-depth understanding of leading and inspiring inclusive organizational design processes, building capabilities and learning across countries whilst harnessing key cultural characteristics. Above all, you align with SNV vision of a world where across every society, all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably.

This will be a full-time position (40 hours a week) with expected travel of approximately 50%. The position is based in the Hague, the Netherlands, or in a country where SNV has existing presence and registration. SNV offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a stimulating work environment, considerable flexibility, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling international working environment.