11/11/2019 Heifer International Careers - Country Director

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Job ID 107
Program / Project Management • Cambodia • Phnom Penh

Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender
identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a
qualified individual with disability.

FUNCTION:
Accountable for contributing to the creation of wealth and improvement of resilience in the
communities where Heifer works by providing leadership and mentorship support to Heifer staff
and key “partners”, cooperatives, rural enterprises and entrepreneurs at the local and regional
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levels.

Accountable for leading the strategic development and resource mobilization of the country
program in Cambodia (the “Country Program”) to assure the sustainable impact necessary to
move more families out of poverty and earn a living income. Guides the operation and evolution of
the Country Program, recognizing and seizing opportunities for economic and social development
for both producers and their families, with the involvement of private sector actors, including
buyers and consumers. Assure the planning and implementation of accelerated, viable and
profitable intervention strategies to reach program coverage and quality goals. Ensure that strong
demand-driven market components are included in the Country Program’s strategy alongside
Values-based holistic development approach.

Accountable for assuring that the highest performance and ethical standards are applied and
maintained within the Country Program by leading by example and implementing quality control
measures. Ensures financial and administrative effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure alignment
with organizational strategies, policies, and procedures. Promotes methodologies and initiatives
that meet the increasing requirements of a highly competitive donor environment, including
incorporation of programmatic components for business development and value chain work.

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Accountable for the development of high-quality project concepts, designs and technical proposals
based on a resource mobilization strategy and for cultivating key institutional and project alliances
at various levels, establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with prospective
and actual institutional funders, as well as the Team Leaders of other agriculture and rural
development organizations.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

Highly motivated and inspirational leader, who is a superb listener and communicator, good
relationship builder, energetic and positive, and team builder. Strives for shared vision, impact-
driven and innovative, well- organized, possessing strong business acumen, pro-active stance,
respect for procedures and norms, curious, analytical, socially sensitive, values-oriented,
conviction towards holistic sustainable development.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES

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PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY (35%)

Represent Heifer before all persons and organizations at the Country level,
including government, counterparts, grassroots organizations, private sector,
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donors and “partners”, maintaining
institutional and organizational networks, collaborative activities, and positive
working relationships
Country Program leadership participates in, leads and/or leverages networks
relevant to its programs and services
Strategic “partnerships” with values-driven organizations that genuinely
embrace the triple bottom line (social, environmental and financial) are part of
the Program’s network of allies
Strategy for increase private sector “partnerships” is development and
implemented
Lead the design and implementation of a strategic vision for Heifer at the
Country level under the global and area framework priorities, multiyear
planning, and budgeting processes. These include, but not limited to Heifer’s
Accelerate strategies, values-based holistic community development
(VBHCD), market systems approach.
Annual visioning statements, multiyear planning reports, and strategic budgets
are designed and implemented
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Geographical areas in the Country are prioritized for project expansion based
on mission, strategy and resource opportunities
Program counts with best-in-class expertise in order to identify, analyze and
recommend demand-driven, pro-poor wealth creating value chains
Process is in place for continued identification and analysis of value chain
commodities
Staff ensure quality, impact, scale and efficiency by supporting work and/or
action plans that reach the program goals and objectives
Staff is informed and involved in development issues, policies and innovations
(socioeconomic, ecological/environmental, cultural, and political) in the area,
region and Country, especially related to hunger and poverty alleviation
Supervise and mentor program support team in planning and implementation
and ensure coherence among all program departments for quality
performance
Processes are in place for Country Program/office monitoring and evaluation
of overall results and goals, including annual Internal Review and Planning
(IRAP) and Program Reviews
Communication protocols and decision-making spaces are in place and
implemented to facilitate information flow and efficiency at the various levels
PROGRAM IMPACT AND LEARNING (20%)

Provide leadership to and oversight of Country’s program and project quality

(on time, on scope, and on budget) in order to achieve objectives, goals, and
overall impact
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Accelerated, viable and logical intervention strategies help reach program

coverage and quality goals
Strategies that promote innovation and prototyping are in place and being
implemented by team
Increased number of projects finish on time, on scope and on budget
Lead the implementation of appropriate, inclusive business interventions within
programs and projects, for complete value chain intervention, from the farm
level
Development and growth of competitive agri-businesses, cooperatives and
social enterprises within the projects attract capital and generate economic
opportunities
Knowledge management strategy in place and used in all the projects
Provide guidance and ensure that effective and efficient monitoring and
evaluation processes and systems are in place to implement high-impact,
cost-efficient programs and projects • Policies and procedures for project
implementation ensure compliance with Heifer and donor program and project
guidelines and standards, including transparent processes, policy compliance
and communication protocols with headquarters, donors and external
constituencies
Staff has necessary tools, processes and systems to implement projects on
time, on scope, and on budget, with strategies in place for the professional
development of staff and “partners”
Appropriate management of information and knowledge is in place for the
implementation and analysis of baselines and evaluations, periodic financial
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and programmatic reports, donor reports, impact reports, plus the gathering,
contextualizing and dissemination of lessons learned
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY (35%)

Facilitate the increased visibility of Heifer in the Country amidst the larger
public including government officials, corporations, institutions, non-
governmental organizations and other development agencies in the Country
Guide the creation and nurturing of strategic alliances and “partnerships”
(public and private) with program stakeholders, donors and supporters,
“partners”
Program maintains and develops strong networks with in-Country funders and
is able to gather advance intelligence for resource mobilization opportunities
Develop relationships with local and national governments that facilitate
registration and legal issues as well as developing “partnering” and
collaboration opportunities
Track and communicate opportunities for multilateral and unilateral funding
sources on an ongoing basis
Frequently “partner”/collaborate with INGOs, local NGOs and contractors
Maintain and cultivate a strong program portfolio, compatible with Heifer’s
mission and priorities and donor focused, ensuring program continuity and
growth.
Resource development and diversification strategy and plans are in place, and
include institutional, foundation and corporate funding to meet long-range
resource and program needs including blended finance
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Regular preparation and submission of innovative, high-quality proposals,

concepts and plans, compatible with Heifer’s priorities and mission, donor
focused, and responsive to the request for proposal
Clear supervision and coordination of new project development process in
collaboration with direct supervisees, including the F&A team, to ensure high
quality, competitive, and timely proposals that obtain all the necessary internal
inputs and approvals and are fully compliant and responsive to donor
requirements
Continuous leadership in the selection of most appropriate “partners”, teaming
agreements and budget negotiations, development of technical approaches,
and recruitment of key personnel for new projects
Collaborate/work with HQ resource mobilization and area team
OPERATIONS (10%)

Ensure accountability and compliance with all in-country laws and practices,
and Heifer’s programmatic, financial, and administrative policies and
procedures for program and project operations
Processes and policies are in place to ensure strategic and responsible
management of resources and personnel consistent with Heifer’s mission and
in compliance with local laws and practices
Heifer’s Global Recruitment and Employment Policies and Country-specific
human resource and personnel policies, labor laws and practices are in place
and applied in recruitment, hiring, terminations, promotion and orientation
procedures
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Regular and as needed consultations are held with appropriate

representatives at headquarters and/or local counsel to fulfill legal
responsibilities and minimize risks to Heifer’s resources
Ensure that strong programmatic, financial, and administrative operating
system is in place, being utilized and managed
Lead the annual planning and budgeting process and assure the quality
preparation and effective implementation of the Country Program’s budget
Performance evaluation process and systems are in place and implemented,
assuring clear objectives and continuous dialogue for personnel development,
management and supervision
Orientation plan is in place, highlighting social capital and value-chain
components of Heifer’s work
Area Council Business
Actively participate as a member of the Asia Council and in co-mentoring/co-
monitoring with other Asia country programs
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent in Agriculture

Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Community Development,
Sociology or a related field, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience with at
least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Requirements:
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Prior experience in resource mobilization—whether through grants,

cooperative agreements or contracts (preferably with institutional sources such
as USAID, EU, IFAD or the World Bank, with foundations, or else with
multinational companies
Proven professional experience and results in agriculture/community
development
Most Critical Proficiencies:

Proven skills at persuasive writing

Proven knowledge of strategic planning processes and resource mobilization
strategies
Proven experience in managing at least a one-million-dollar project portfolio
Proven experience in development actions under the following or related
themes: Food Security and Nutrition, Environment, Women’s Empowerment
and Social Capital
Knowledge of and experience with planning, monitoring and evaluating
projects
Knowledge of project management, with special emphasis on logical
framework method
Knowledge of and skill in managing institutional and project budgets
Knowledge of and experience with or within community and/or grassroots
organizations
Fluent in local language/s and English, both spoken and written

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Excellent leadership qualities, communication skills, and organizational skills

including strong attention to detail
Good understanding of and sensitivity for poverty, social, cultural, and ethnic
issues
Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

Sense of urgency
Motivated to work responsibly with minimal supervision
Demonstrates a high degree of honesty and integrity
Capacity to apply training techniques and methods, as well as management
tools and control indicators
Frequent face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with
colleagues, counterparts, and the general public
Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting;
may work at a computer for extended periods of time
Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and internationally
Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner
Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times

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