Area Vice President - Africa

The Area Vice President - Africa role at Habitat for Humanity International is a senior executive leadership position responsible for managing the HFHI Africa region, driving strategic direction, and ensuring the contextual realization of the global strategy across the continent. This role involves comprehensive oversight of regional operations, including programs, human resources, business services, and resource development, while fostering strong relationships with National Organizations and external stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve managing the HFHI Africa region through various strategic and operational tasks:

• Strategy and Implementation: Develop and guide, in consultation with key stakeholders, the implementation of the Africa Strategic Framework and key change components.
• Supervision and Management: Supervise key leadership roles including programs, human resources, business services, and resource development.
• Stakeholder Relations: Facilitate and nurture relationships with National Organizations and their boards, promoting a mutual culture of interdependence and accountability.
• Resource Mobilization: Grow resources for HFHI’s operations in the area. Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships and funding relationships with external organizations, international agencies, and donors.
• Programmatic Support: Cross-functionally support the work of the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.
• Advocacy and Representation: Position Habitat for Humanity International as a thought partner for housing, serving as a housing advocate in the region. Host and participate in key forums and conversations to promote policies, funding, and actions to promote decent shelter for all.
• Governance and Accountability: Serve as the primary focal point for National Office Boards and regularly liaise with Board chairs to collaborate and strengthen shared accountability.
• Regional Leadership: Provide leadership to the Africa region to contextually realize the global strategy.
• Monitoring and Networking: Pay regular visits to the National Organizations and/or attend events/meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying issues and concerns.
• Values Alignment: Provide leadership and stewardship that supports HFHI’s Christian faith and values through active servant leadership, motivating Area Habitat staff members, serving partner families, and encouraging volunteers to follow the mission and vision of HFHI.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Education: Master’s degree (MBA/MSc/MA) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regional Experience: 5+ years of experience specifically within the Africa region.
• Professional Experience: 15+ years of program management or international development/humanitarian experience required.
• Leadership Experience: Must include 10 years in a leadership role (which is part of the 15+ years experience).
• Team Leadership: Experience leading teams and organizational change.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in a native language from the African continent is preferred, alongside required fluency in English, both written and spoken.