Director of CSSI At International Health Support Center

The NGO International Health Support Center (CSSI) is an NGO under Chadian law with international expertise in the implementation of development, research and humanitarian aid projects in the field of health. Created in 2006, its mission is sustainable health and social development. The CSSI is an institution of around 70 employees in Chad and around 36 employees in other countries in Central and West Africa, with an annual turnover of around FCA 1.9 billion ( EUR 2.9 million).

We are looking for a successor for the position of Director.

The holder of the position is placed under the authority of the board of directors of the CSSI. He/she will lead the management team (CSSI steering committee).

The main tasks he/she will assume are as follows:

• Guide and ensure the technical and financial management as well as human resources of the CSSI;
• Jointly with CSSI executives, position the CSSI as a reference institution in the health, research and humanitarian aid sector;
• Ensure proactive dialogue with CSSI partners and clients;
• Consolidate and develop the CSSI’s portfolio of projects, themes and activities through the acquisition of new projects/programs, evaluation and consultancy contracts;

Additional stains may include:

• Supervise and guide the implementation and monitoring of long-term projects in the health, research and humanitarian aid sector;
• Promote and ensure a constructive and motivating work environment as well as develop the professional development of CSSI employees;

To meet the requirements of the position , he/she must ideally meet the following conditions:

• Professional training in public health sciences and/or social sciences, respectively development and/or research;
• Minimum of 15 years of professional and technical experience in the health, research and/or humanitarian aid sector in low- or middle-income countries. Work experiences in different countries in Africa will be an asset;
• Experience in institutional portfolio development (acquisition of large-scale projects and mandates);
• Consolidated and recognized experience in the management of personnel and multidisciplinary teams, including in the evaluation of staff performance;
• High level of commitment and flexibility as well as willingness to travel, including in fragile contexts;
• Very good command of French and knowledge of English is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong team spirit and initiative, and ability to work in a multicultural context.

CSSI, as an equal opportunity employer, is committed to achieving excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion.

Duration of the contract : three (3) years renewable

Location : position based in N’Djamena with frequent travel within Chad and abroad

Salary/compensation : according to CSSI grid and experience

Start date : first half of 2024

Contact: For more information, please visit our website: http://www.cssi-int.org

NB : The CSSI applies zero tolerance for any violence, abuse or exploitation of children and vulnerable adults committed by its own staff, by the staff of its partners or any other staff associated with the Organization. The candidate will submit a self-declaration attesting that he has never been subject to sanctions following any investigation relating to an incidence of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), that he has never resigned before the end of an investigation opened against him and that he never refused to cooperate in the context of such an investigation.

A pre-employment investigation will be conducted on former employers to verify EAS history.

How to apply

Please submit your application electronically to:

[email protected] or [email protected] with:

• CV ;
• Cover letter including salary expectations;
• At least 02 contacts for references from previous employers;
• Latest diploma in the field of health sciences or related sciences;
• Having certificates proving the required training skills in the areas mentioned above is an asset.