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South Sudan: Head of Finance for DCA’s South Sudan Office

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Organization: DanChurchAid
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jun 2016

Sudan Programme. This position is covering South Sudan and bordering areas the duty station is Juba. The position is a one year position with the possibility of extension.

DCA is working with local partners in South Sudan to assist the poorest of the poor with a focus on protection, combating hunger, working for peace and conflict mitigation and the safe removal of explosive remnants of war (EWR). In our humanitarian work we focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Self-protection mechanisms. Our development and humanitarian projects are part of long term programme, where gender is a cross cutting priority and community driven activities and capacity building of partners are key components.

The main responsibilities of the Head of Finance are:

  • Secure full overview and financial management of high quality of all DCA programme and project finances, incl. financial monitoring of projects and programs in cooperation with program officers and programme managers.

  • Quality assure partner project budgets and financial reports as well as monitoring, supporting and capacity developing partners, incl. assessment of the financial and administrative capacity of partners.

  • Ensure that DCA financial and administrative procedures and guidelines are followed as well as securing compliance and timely reporting, according to donor rules and regulations.

  • Support development of and quality assure proposal budgets.

  • Maintain and improve systems and procedures for Human Resource Management with a focus to secure accountable and transparent processes, making sure that the provisions of the DCA Staff Manual, DCA policies and Code of Conduct are executed in accordance with DCA Staff Policies and the South Sudan Labour Law.

  • Ensure that staff and visitors are assisted with travel planning and in obtaining necessary immigration documents and permits.

  • Daily supervision of admin, HR and finance staff members.

The Head of Finance is part of the senior management team together with the Head of Procurement and Logistics, Programme Coordinators and Programme Managers and the Country Director to whom the Head of Finance refers.

We are looking for a colleague with the following qualifications:

  • At least five years experiences in financial management including external audit and grants management, preferable working with International Non-Governmental Organizations.

  • Relevant academic degree within finance, profound knowledge of accounting, experience from working with financial software system and good understanding of and familiarity with the principles of the international financial standards.

  • Knowledge of human resources management and administration.

  • Experience in staff management.

  • Experience of working in developing countries, specifically in Africa, and proven ability to understand and adapt to local customs and cultural settings will be considered an advantage.

  • Flexible, patient and persistent with good facilitation and coaching skills.

  • A team player with an open, humorous disposition.

  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

The Head of Finance will refer to the DCA Country Director in Juba.

Please submit your application via our e-recruiting system no later than 15th of June, 2016. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for third week of June 2016. Interviews may take place by Skype if relevant. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 10 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action programme. The mine action team is self implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. 40 of the about 60 staff members work with mine action.

DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian non-governmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA has Regional Offices in 11 countries, Humanitarian Programmes in five countries and projects worldwide and about 150 staff in HQ in Copenhagen. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org


How to apply:

You apply for the position by following this link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/get-involved/jobs/international-vacancies


South Sudan: Head of Procurement and Logistics for DCA’s South Sudan Office

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Organization: DanChurchAid
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jun 2016

Procurement and Logistics (HoProLog) for its South Sudan Programme. This position is covering South Sudan and bordering areas the duty station is Juba. The position is a one year position with the possibility of extension.

DCA is working with local partners in South Sudan to assist the poorest of the poor with a focus on protection, combating hunger, working for peace and conflict mitigation and the safe removal of explosive remnants of war (EWR). In our humanitarian work we focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Self-protection mechanisms. Our development and humanitarian projects are part of long term programmes, where gender is a cross cutting priority and community driven activities and capacity building of partners are key components.

The main responsibilities of the HoProLog are:

  • Leads, oversees, and monitors all procurement-related activities in support of DCA’s programmes in South Sudan, including procurements done through the DCA Nairobi office.
  • Analyzes and evaluates procurement requests and ensures appropriateness of technical specifications.
  • Oversees the preparation of development of contracts for procurement including consultants, renting of properties, service providers etc.
  • Oversees all phases of negotiations with concerned parties, including the negotiation of disputes arising from contracts.
  • Ensures that all procurements are in line with DCA’s procurement manual.
  • When needed, ensures the formation of a Procurement Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
  • Contributes to development of institutional procurement policies and procedures.

  • Supports the development of procurement plans for all DCA projects and the DCA office.

  • Quality assures partner project procurement plans, and supports capacity development of partners, incl. assessment of procurement capacity of partners.

  • Ensures quality fleet and compound management.

  • Acts as focal point and ensures well-functioning IT and office equipment.

  • Together with Head of Finance ensures that staff and visitors are assisted with travel planning and in obtaining necessary immigration documents and permits.

  • Together with Head of Finance ensures that all legal requirements for the registration and operation of DCA are fulfilled.

  • Manages all ProLog staff including staff development.

The HoProLog is part of the senior management team together with the Head of Finance, Programme Coordinators and Programme Managers and the Country Director to whom the HoProLog refers.

We are looking for a colleague with the following qualifications:

  • At least five years experiences in procurement and logistics, preferable working with International Non-Governmental Organizations.

  • Relevant academic degree or equivalent experience.

  • Good understanding of and familiarity with the principles of the international procurement standards including requirements from EU, DFID and USAID.

  • Experience in staff management.

  • Experience of working in developing countries, specifically in Africa, and proven ability to understand and adapt to local customs and cultural settings.

  • Knowledge of basic security measures.

  • Flexible, patient and persistent with good facilitation and coaching skills.

  • Experience with working with local partners will be considered an added advantage.

  • Will be able to work long hours and in weekends when required.

  • A team player with an open, humorous disposition.

  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

  • Good computer skills and experience from working with relevant software systems.

  • Have a valid drivers’ license (local or International).

The HoProLog will refer to the DCA Country Director in Juba.

Please submit your application via our e-recruiting system no later than 15th of June, 2016. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for third week of June 2016. Interviews may take place by Skype if relevant. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 10 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action programme. The mine action team is self implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. 40 of the about 60 staff members work with mine action.

DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian non-governmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA has Regional Offices in 11 countries, Humanitarian Programmes in five countries and projects worldwide and about 150 staff in HQ in Copenhagen. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org


How to apply:

You can apply by following this link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/get-involved/jobs/international-vacancies

South Sudan: Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor

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Organization: Tearfund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 12 Jun 2016

Tearfund is looking for an experienced Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Advisor to provide technical expertise and support for the development and implementation of Tearfund’s FSL strategy in South Sudan.

Tearfund is currently implementing a number of donor funded projects in the WASH and Nutrition sectors. With new funding opportunities arising in Food Security and Livelihoods programming, we are seeking a sectoral expert to support the fundraising process and, once funding is secured, the implementation of FSL projects in line with Tearfund’s Country Strategy for South Sudan.

The FSL Advisor would be responsible to develop and support FSL programme strategy outcomes; provide technical sectoral input to fundraising initiatives; support area co-ordinators and sector project managers with needs assessments, project implementation, monitoring and reporting and project evaluations; provide sector data analysis and trend tracking to support contextually relevant project design; and represent the programme to relevant external audiences, including cluster coordination meetings, donor meetings, other NGOs and relevant local government departments.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Food Security and Livelihoods specialist with significant relevant humanitarian experience in the implementation of FSL projects in similar conflict-affected contexts. Proven management and leadership skills, coupled with experience in project and financial management are essential.

The role would be based in Juba with significant travel (at least 50%) to the field sites in Aweil, Jonglei and the Equatorial states as required. The candidate must be able to work in insecure environments, with remote supervision, to tight time frames.

Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith.

All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

This post is initially being offered as a six month contract with the possibility for extension should funding be successfully secured for FSL project implementation.


How to apply:

http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/food-security-and-livelihoods-advisor-0985/1011/description/

South Sudan: Grants Information Officer

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Organization: Tearfund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 12 Jun 2016

Based: in Motot, South Sudan with some travel to other field locations

Start date: ASAP

Contract length: 6 Months, with possibility to extend depending on future funding

Salary: £26,017

An experienced, proactive individual is sought to support the coordination of donor proposals, reports, and project knowledge management systems within the South Sudan Programme.

The role will involve working closely with the Grants Information Co-ordinator, project staff, advisors and managers in drafting and editing donor proposals and reports and ensuring compliance with various donor regulations, Tearfund policies and government processes. The post holder will support on deriving learning and good practice, documenting project reviews, evaluations and success stories. This position will also require regular travel to other South Sudan Programme field sites.

Proven experience with donors and multilateral donor mechanisms is essential for this role, as is experience in grant management, proposal development (including theory of change, logframe and budgets) donor reporting, project cycle management and implementation. Applicants will have a graduate degree in a related field or qualification in development, international relations, communications or journalism.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and representation and networking abilities. The post holder will be a highly adaptable team player with excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith. We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate a clear and specific desire to work in this country. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.


How to apply:

http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/grants-information-officer---south-sudan-0986/1012/description/

South Sudan: Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Co-Ordinator

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Organization: Tearfund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 12 Jun 2016

We are looking for a DMEAL Co-Ordinator to support the delivery of Tearfund's programming in South Sudan. The South Sudan team are engaged in a wide range of programming across three locations in the sectors of Nutrition, WASH and Food Security. We also work with a number of partners, supporting projects at community level through a Church and Community Mobilisation process (CCM).

The DMEAL Co-ordinator will report to the Deputy Country Director Programmes and be responsible to support quality programming through capacity building and providing technical support around monitoring, evaluation, learning and design to Tearfund's partners and our operational programmes team in South Sudan. The DMEAL Co-ordinator will also support regional DMEAL work within the East and Southern Africa team within a matrix team, liaising with and the regional DME Officer and the Programme Effectiveness Unit in the UK as required.

The successful applicant will have a degree or equivalent, plus significant field experience in a Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning role, preferably within a humanitarian aid setting. Applicants should have an excellent understanding of Project Cycle Management, and M&E tools and approaches, plus experience in advisory, coaching and training roles. Knowledge of GIS and IT technologies for M&E would be advantageous.

Candidates will have good written English and communication skills, and be able to manage their own workload. Good numeracy skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. They will have excellent problem solving and analysis skills, as well as strong negotiation and representation skills. Tests will be conducted prior to the interview.

Tearfund is a faith based organisation and applicants must share our statement of faith. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

The post will involve significant travel to project field sites (50%).


How to apply:

http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/design-monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-dmeal-co-ordinator-0987/1013/description/

South Sudan: Medical Manager - Emergency Response Team (ERT)

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Organization: Medair
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Aug 2016

Role and Responsibilities

Improve the overall health situation of the target population. This involves providing technical support as well as direct implementation of quality medical services within the health and nutrition interventions and contributing to the achievement of proposal objectives within the planned timescale and budget, for the areas of responsibility within the health project. Important parts of the role include: emergency preparedness, project implementation, capacity building of health and nutrition staff through appropriate supervision, training and technical support; contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project progress.

Take a look at Medair’sHealth & Nutritionwork.

Project Overview

Multi-sector emergency response programme including provision of emergency health, nutrition, wash, and NFI/Shelter services for vulnerable populations in South Sudan.

Medair

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired and motivated by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure. Internationally recruited field and headquarters staff lead the organisation, supported by nationally recruited staff to implement programmes locally.

Workplace

Based in Juba, South Sudan with minimum 50% in field locations. Take a look at Medair’s work inSouth Sudan**.**

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Initial Contract Details

Full time, minimum contract 12-24 months

Key Activity Areas

Medical Oversight in Health and Nutrition ERT Projects

· Provide guidance in the medical management of patient care, training support and capacity building for Health and Nutrition managers to ensure quality response to disease outbreaks, emergency health services and malnutrition.

· Ensure ERT Health and Nutrition managers are following policies, guidelines and protocols for the medical management of ERT health and nutrition assessments and interventions in consultation with advisors, other field managers and in line with relevant government, Sphere and WHO guidelines.

· Ensure Behaviour Change Communication activities are implemented as part of the health and nutrition emergency interventions.

· Lead the team in emergency preparedness for outbreak disease and other emergency health response.

Health and Nutrition Management

· Implement, manage and supervise the assigned health and nutrition field interventions in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal and any applicable national and international guidelines and standards.

· Provide training for Medair ERT health and nutrition staff and for local staff on case management in line with applicable national and international guidelines and standards. Carry out assessments to locations with newly identified emergency needs and gaps.

· Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project.

· Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and/or donor proposals.

· Participate in the process of selecting health and nutrition locations for emergency interventions, aiming to have multi-sector interventions (WASH and NFI).

Staff Management

· Line manage the ERT Health Managers including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. Ensure good coordination and organisation within health and nutrition team but also with ERT WASH and NFI teams when required.

Financial Management

· Work with the Project Manager to plan, construct and manage health budgets for the field location(s).

Communication and Coordination

· Maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures.

· Represent Medair at relevant local level coordination meetings involving local authorities, UN agencies and other NGOs referring to ERT HPM when decisions are falling outside of scope of responsibilities.

Logistics

· Assist the ERT HPM to ensure correct and timely ordering (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary medicines, supplies and medical equipment for the field locations.

Quality Management

· Implement, as far as is possible within operational constraints, relevant policies and standards relating to health service delivery including Sphere and HAP standards, Ministry of Health and donor guidelines and other good practice.

Field - Team Spiritual Life

· Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

· Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.

· Live, work and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings.

· Instigate and contribute to prayer times within internationally recruited staff and HQ teams.

· Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international programmes and HQ prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

Qualifications

· Clinical degree or diploma: Doctor

· Certificate / diploma in Public Health or Tropical Medicine desirable

Languages

· Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Experience / Competencies

· 2 years post-qualification medical professional experience

· Experience working in a health programme in a developing country, pref. in a humanitarian context

· 1 year management experience in a health context desirable

· Clinical skills within a Primary Health Care setting

· Ability and willingness to manage health and nutrition project implementation

· Good report writing skills; Problem solving ability

· Committed to consultative and servant minded leadership

· Able to work effectively in a wide variety of situations

· Team-player with good inter-personal skills

Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) roles in the field

Relief experience

· Professionals with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience (Experienced Relief Workers)

· Professionals with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience (New Relief Workers)

Professional

· Experienced professionals in a relevant Medair sector of expertise

· Overseas intercultural experience

Values

· Fully committed to the Medair values; to reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, and external contacts

Language

· Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written

· Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes

Personal qualities

· Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions

· Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Availability

· Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.

Final selection

· All potential candidates for field positions must successfully complete the Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC). Information, dates and related costs can be found via this link.

Benefits Package provided to all Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)

· Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss Headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing

· Security training for those going to insecure environments

· Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country

· Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)

· Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)

· Annual leave

· Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-assignment coverage, including debriefing

· Disability insurance

Specific benefits for Experienced Relief Workers (IRS)

(Applicants with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience)

· A salary based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder, starting from USD 1,700 per month

· Contribution matching programme for retirement savings

· Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts

· Highly subsidised contribution to Medair ROC travel and accommodation costs

Specific benefits for New Relief Workers (IRS)

(Applicants with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience)

· USD 300 per month

· As soon as 12 months relief work or its equivalent has been completed, a salary based upon the grade of the position, starting from USD 1,700 per month, and other experienced relief worker benefits

Working Conditions

· Working and living conditions may be very different to those previously experienced.


How to apply:

Application Process

Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:

a) Medair organisational values

b) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)

Then to apply, go to the "Current Vacancies" page then:

a) apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

b) apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

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South Sudan: National Professional Officer- Culture (Fixed Term)

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Organization: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 17 Jun 2016

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Head of the Juba Office and UNESCO Representative to the Republic of South Sudan, the incumbent will assist and participate in the design, implementation and coordination of activities carried out under the Culture Programme implemented by the Office in South Sudan. He/she will undertake the following responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Office in identifying, designing and implementing activities and projects in the field of culture in South Sudan within the framework of UNESCO Major Programme IV and in line with the Culture Sector’s strategies and priorities, particularly for the promotion, preservation and safeguarding of tangible and intangible heritage, the promotion of creative industries, and the advocacy of the linkages between culture and development, thereby contributing to building the institutional capacity of UNESCO’s national/local counterparts and partners. Assist in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of workplans, in close cooperation with Headquarters, as well as the contribution to intersectoral programmes developed by the Office.

  • Contribute to identifying, designing and implementing extrabudgetary projects to support the Regular Programme and offer input to help with fund-raising and mobilizing resources and partnerships.

· Facilitate the work of the Office in the joint programming exercises within the framework of the UN reform, such as Delivering as One, Common Country Assessments/United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (CCA/UNDAF), by:

Ø Providing data for developing the advocacy on the role of culture as a vector for national development.

Ø Identifying entry points for culture in these exercises responding to national priorities and needs in the field of culture.

Ø Collaborating with the Head of the Office in developing related actions, programmes and activities.

· Maintain close contacts with the concerned national/local authorities and under the supervision of immediate supervisor contribute to the development of national cultural policies. In this context, maintain strong working relations with relevant governmental bodies, cultural institutions, as well as pertinent intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.

· Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) preferably in the field of Culture, Anthropology, or Social Sciences. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

· Two years of professional experience in project implementation with International Organizations, preferably in the field of Culture.

Skills/Competencies

· Outstanding writing and reporting skills.

· Full proficiency in computer office applications.

· Proven projects management skills.

· Excellent inter-personal communications skills.

· Sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector in South Sudan, in particular in relation to diversity and traditions, performing arts (theatre), the role of culture in peace building activities and cultural heritage.

· Proven ability to work in a challenging international environment.

Languages

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

· Experience in the areas of museums, archives, or heritage conservation would be a strong asset.

· Sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural sector in South Sudan, in particular in relation to diversity and traditions, performing arts (theatre), the role of culture in peace building activities and cultural heritage.

Languages

· Knowledge of Arabic or other official UN languages (French, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, pension plan and medical insurance contributions at the applicable rates.


How to apply:

Application should include: Motivation letter, CV, and reference contacts.

Applications in hard copy should be sent to:

UNESCO Office Juba, South Sudan

South West of UNMISS Tongping, Juba.

Or by e-mail: Juba@unesco.org

Indicating the post number and post title on the envelope or the e-mail subject.

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. The applications of the non-selected applicants will be retained by UNESCO for reference.

Please note:

This post is for South Sudanese National only.

UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore, women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNESCO is a non-smoking organization. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

South Sudan: WASH Project Manager

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Organization: Medair
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Aug 2016

Role and Responsibilities

Lead the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) team in Leer, designing and implementing WASH services for beneficiaries in Leer County. Major responsibilities include: assessing WASH needs, designing projects, contributing to proposal preparation, managing project implementation, reporting on objectives, timeframe and budget, providing technical support and line-management to staff, ensuring quality standards are met and liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders.

Take a look at Medair’sWater, Sanitation & Hygienework.

Project Overview

Multi-sector relief programme including: provision of Primary Health Care, Nutrition, Health and Hygiene Promotion, Water and Sanitation and NFI & Emergency Shelter distributions across fixed and emergency response locations throughout South Sudan. The goal is to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable communities in South Sudan.

Medair

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired and motivated by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure. Internationally recruited field and headquarters staff lead the organisation, supported by nationally recruited staff to implement programmes locally.

Workplace

Leer, South Sudan. Take a look at Medair’s work inSouth Sudan**.**

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Initial Contract Details

Full time, minimum contract of 12 months

Key Activity Areas

Technical

· Ensure technical quality of programme implementation and activities.

· Select and evaluate appropriate technologies to achieve project goals.

· Provide technical input and support to the team on project activities

Project Management

· Develop programme strategy.

· Manage the schedule and budget to implement the logframe and activities.

· Monitor project indicators and communicate project performance on a regular basis.

· Ensure quality of program implementation and activities.

· Represent Medair at coordination meetings and through relationships with external partners.

Staff Management

· Conduct formal staff appraisals and performance monitoring.

· Lead regular WASH team meetings, reviewing project progress and planning ahead.

· Provide updates on wider humanitarian and political context and coordination with other partners / Cluster / etc.

· Recruit new staff (with support from HR and Advisor) and provide training as needed.

Logistics

· Develop procurement plan at start of project cycle to forecast procurement needs.

· Coordinate with support and logistics managers to facilitate procurement of supplies.

· Ensure adequate stock of critical supplies at all times.

Finance

· Assess the cost of activities in relation to scope, schedule and logistics to plan and forecast spending.

· Manage the WASH budget, tracking expenditure against planned.

· Give input to monthly Cash Needs Forecast, to ensure adequate (but not excess) cash reserves are kept in the field to cover foreseen and unforeseen activities.

Security

· Support the security focal person with security management when needed.

· Ensure the WASH team adhere to standard operating procedures Medair has in place.

· Promote strong planning and communication within the team.

Field - Team Spiritual Life

· Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

· Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.

· Live, work and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings.

· Instigate and contribute to prayer times within internationally recruited staff and HQ teams.

· Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international programmes and HQ prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.

Qualifications

· University degree in a WASH-related field, hydrology, civil engineering, or similar

· Certification in project management desirable

Languages

· Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Experience / Competencies

· Two year post-graduate work experience in a relevant field

· Field experience working in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context with a focus on water supply desirable

· Good planning, time-management, organisation and reporting skills

· Flexible, can cope with basic living conditions

· Valid driving license

Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) roles in the field

Relief experience

· Professionals with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience (Experienced Relief Workers)

· Professionals with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience (New Relief Workers)

Professional

· Experienced professionals in a relevant Medair sector of expertise

· Overseas intercultural experience

Values

· Fully committed to the Medair values; to reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, and external contacts

Language

· Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written

· Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes

Personal qualities

· Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions

· Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Availability

· Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.

Final selection

· All potential candidates for field positions must successfully complete the Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC). Information, dates and related costs can be found via this link.

Benefits Package provided to all Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)

· Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss Headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing

· Security training for those going to insecure environments

· Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country

· Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)

· Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)

· Annual leave

· Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-assignment coverage, including debriefing

· Disability insurance

Specific benefits for Experienced Relief Workers (IRS)

(Applicants with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience)

· A salary based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder, starting from USD 1,700 per month

· Contribution matching programme for retirement savings

· Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts

· Highly subsidised contribution to Medair ROC travel and accommodation costs

Specific benefits for New Relief Workers (IRS)

(Applicants with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience)

· USD 300 per month

· As soon as 12 months relief work or its equivalent has been completed, a salary based upon the grade of the position, starting from USD 1,700 per month, and other experienced relief worker benefits

Working Conditions

· This is a field position based in Leer and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.


How to apply:

Application Process

Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:

a) Medair organisational values

b) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)

Then to apply, go to the "Current Vacancies" page then:

a) apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

b) apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

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South Sudan: South Sudan: Radio Distribution Manager

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Organization: Internews Network
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

Location: 50% in South Sudan with frequent travels to field locations; 50% remotely

Time of Deployment: 01 July 2016

Background
Internews Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews has been working in South Sudan since 2006 to establish community radio station across the country, and to train South Sudanese journalists to operate them. We are also actively working to meet the critical information needs of South Sudanese communities who have been impacted by the recent conflict, through a unique audio service in the Protection of Civilian sites (POCs) as well as through setting up emergency radio stations.

Internews is planning to distribute 30,000 solar wind up radios across the country and specifically in the areas where Internews has built or will build community radio stations.

The Radio Distribution Manager

The Radio Distribution Manager will provide overall management and support to the Internews Radio Community and Humanitarian Information Service teams for the distribution of 30,000 solar radios across South Sudan. The position will contribute to the development of the radio distribution strategy; initiate and lead on radio ownership assessments; ensure the quality of the distribution carried out and related reporting and documentation; and lead on capacity building of national staff for the caring out of radio distributions in the future. The role is for 6 months and will be based 50% of the time in South Sudan with frequent travels to all field locations; and 50% remotely. Key areas of responsibilities are:

  • Lead on radio ownership assessments in coordination with other external agencies working in the field locations, ensuring assessment findings are documented;
  • On the basis of these assessments design and construct an appropriate response plan (both programmatic and awareness) to meet people's basic information needs through the radio distribution;
  • Contribute in development and/or review of previous assessments done by Internews and other agencies and design a sampling system to be used for the radio distribution assuring that all demographic are taken into consideration, including vulnerable groups;
  • Prepare a detailed operational plan for the radio distribution;
  • Lead the planning and delivery of the radio distributions for Internews;
  • Update and edit the already existing draft of the Internews Radio Distribution Manual to produce the final version for publication – including check-lists, sampling methodologies; and lessons learned;
  • Create and test beneficiary targeting criteria for the radio distribution, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place regarding distribution lists and beneficiaries;
  • Design post distribution assessment tools to measure the appropriateness of distributed items and their use;
  • Identify program supplies needs and coordinate with the Operations team to put in place a sensible phased distribution plan for the delivery of the radios to the proposed locations;
  • Work with Forcier Consulting and the Internews Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) department to design a research project aiming to assess the use and locations of the radio distributed over the course of the iStream Project (2 years);
  • Together with the MERL department develop tailor made MERL plans and tools for tracking the progress, outputs and outcomes of the radio distribution, and enhancing accountability to beneficiaries. In doing so, ensure that the plans and tools are effectively understood, used and reports are produced by implementing staff members over time;
  • Ensure the timely production of project reports and ensure the qualities of these reports for submission to donors;
  • Produce technical documents and reports meant to inform Internews staff and managers internally and improve the quality and impact of the radio distribution intervention;
  • Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct in the radio distribution planning and implementation;
  • Ensure that Internews' work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies operating in the areas of distribution, and participate when needed in the Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of vulnerable groups are being addressed;
  • Take steps to document lessons learned for wider dissemination;
  • In collaboration with MERL colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives;
  • Identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work related to the radio distribution;
  • Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values;

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A suitable qualification in relevant subjects;
  • Experience in the design and implementation of NFI, Food or radio distributions;
  • At least 5 years’ experience working in the relief sector with a recognized international organization. Ideally some of this experience will have been in an emergency situation;
  • Experience in Radio, NFI or Food assessments, program design, project management and evaluation;
  • Experience of community mobilization and distribution;
  • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports;
  • Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills;
  • Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation;
  • Good understanding of Communication with Communities (CwC) principles and Media Development;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff;
  • Computer literate;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English;
  • Ability and willingness to travel to hard to reach locations;

Desirable

  • Language skills in Arabic;
  • Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts;

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website.

South Sudan: 16-315: Deputy Chief of Party

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Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jul 2016

16-315: Deputy Chief of Party

Country: South Sudan

Department: International Operations

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the overall technical oversight of the project and is specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to community resilience building. The DCOP will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals, quality standards and reporting requirements. S/he will oversee technical specialists, and coordinate with other technical leads of key stakeholders, other USG implementing partners, and the Government of South Sudan as needed. All technical specialists will report to the DCOP and s/he should be knowledgeable about innovative resilience building and conflict mitigation approaches at the community level. S/he will assume the responsibilities of the COP in the absence of the COP.

1.Responsible for leadership on livelihood promotion and community resilience building activities, provide oversight on all technical aspects of program implementation

2.Ensure program activities are well-integrated and carried out through a conflict, youth, and gender sensitive approach

3.Provide strategic vision for alternative income generating activities, focusing on youth and women

4.Ensure coordination and continued communication with the COP, as well as broader program team and stakeholders

5.Research and apply approaches to community resilience programming which are appropriate to the S Sudan context

6.Manage consortium partner’s livelihood and resilience building activities, and provide quality assurance measures

7.Develop innovative strategies and approaches to livelihood promotion and income generation

8.Familiarity with the conceptualization, design, project supervision and monitoring of integrated multi-sector (health, WASH, livelihoods, nutrition, DRM) community projects that are focused on building household resilience to natural hazards and man-made conflicts

9.Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Qualifications:

•A Master’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management/Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Health, Environmental management, WASH, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, International Development and/or related field

•At least five experience in managing complex USAID programs, preferably in South Sudan, or programs of similar scope and size.

•Previous experience as a Deputy Chief of Party preferred

•At least five years demonstrated experience at mid- or senior level in the following areas: livelihoods and food security; community disaster risk management/risk reduction; emergency preparedness and response; resilient livelihoods; natural resource management; agricultural production; livestock promotion; WASH; nutrition; conflict mitigation; income generating activities; protection; and M&E.

•Demonstrated ability to create synergies and work effectively with government representatives, for profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.

•Experience with systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery and quality improvement or policy development projects is desirable

•Proven experience in program management, including scheduling, budget development, budget and partner management.

•Knowledge of participatory approaches and community sensitization and mobilization.

•Demonstrated experience of direct supervision of technical-professional and/or support staff

•Strong organizational & supervisory skills.

•Ability to work within a team structure or independently

•Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to work within different cultural & stressful environments

•Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.

•Ability to effectively represent International Medical Corps and its interests to key stakeholders including beneficiary communities, host governments, donors, national and international NGOs.

•Excellent oral communication and written English skills required.


How to apply:

How to apply: Please go to: https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=ELTAnBHosc4OaTgpZNtVhKg4obdpeTaNINWLGii96xPND4PQsRIo3oA1nxQ1QM0QxT3IlE6biWJ20DZgJahQYGV3fQwuF3UUOC%2bZ5%2fkB53M26%2faj9VaTVN3ltaoX62FoFTrWE0aMSvPv5czeLhxsDXUqlpH%2fo2cHYBjpzBWxAuJZZT7%2fryfOqHI5YDAxSh5e0g%3d%3d follow the instructions for applying online.

“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

South Sudan: Base Manager South Sudan

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Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jun 2016

Reference:

DK/SS/BMB

Country:

South Sudan

Job Title:

Base Manager Unity State

Contract Grade: B

Contract Length: 12 months

New Post or Replacement: Replacement

Exact Job Location: Bentiu, Unity state, with occasional travel within Unity State

Reports To: Area Coordinator (AC), based in Bentiu

Liaises With: Programme Director – Emergencies (EPD), Systems Director (SD), Programme Managers (PMs), Country Financial Controller (CFC), Logistics Coordinator

Responsible for (staff): The Base Manager will directly manage the Logistics, HR, Finance and Admin staff in Bentiu office in Unity state and support programme coordination. Finance assistant is functionally accountable to the Base Manager and is coached and technically supported by him/her.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Base Manager is to provide day to day support to the implementation of the programme by ensuring that the systems (logistics, administration, HR and finance) are functioning in accordance to the needs of the programme. Under the supervision of the AC s/he will enhance managerial and planning skills of Concern logistics and admin staff and develop an efficient and cost effective logistics system that meets the logistics guidelines, policies and procedures. The position holder will lead the continuous improvement of logistics, finance and admin systems that are in place and amend as necessary. He/she supports programme coordination and provides effective and timely logistics and finance support to all programmes. The base manager will initially be based in Bentiu, Unity state, but possibly be working in other counties of Unity State depending on development of the security situation in country, and carry out support visits to other field bases in Unity State, as required.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Logistics, Finance and Administration:

· With support from the Area Coordinator and Systems Director, to ensure that the Unity programme and office implements and maintains standard Concern systems and best practice for logistics, administration, finance and HR functions;

· To liaise with the Juba office to ensure efficient and timely systems support and collaboration necessary to implement the programme

· Develop accurate transport and administration budgets for donor proposals and as part of Concern’s annual budget processes

· Manage transport and administration expenditure and budgets

· Oversee finance function to ensure that all spending is in line with Concern financial procedures and Donor requirements

· In collaboration with programme managers, ensure that cash forecast and cash request is submitted on time to ensure timely transfer of funds.

· Oversee the fleet management function to ensure transport procedures are followed in relation to transport reports, movement planning and vehicle servicing

· Oversee the management of the Logistics function to ensure Concern’s assets are correctly managed; adherence to donations-in-kind paperwork procedure; efficient management of Concern warehouses and stores

· Advise on distributions of relief items to beneficiaries and ensure that they are in line with Sphere standards and donor requirements

· Oversee the on-going maintenance and running of Concern premises in Bentiu and potentially other field bases in Unity state (office, residence and stores) ensuring that adequate supplies, staffing and support systems are in place.

· Oversee the compilation and submission of monthly and quarterly logistics reports to the concerned office;

· Liaise with UN agencies like UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, Logistics Cluster and other UN agencies and Cluster leaders and co-leaders and RRC or other relevant authorities

· Participate in interagency logistics meetings as applicable and provide timely reports to the Systems Director and the Country Director.

· In close coordination with the Systems Director provide logistics support to the Juba and Unity state Concern offices

Procurement Management

· In collaboration with Systems Director, development and implementation of supply policies and procedures as per the Concern Worldwide procurement manual

· Work with the programme teams and the Area Coordinator to develop realistic annual procurement plans and ensure that these are maintained, adhered to, and regularly updated

· Preparing supply framework agreement with identified suppliers

· Assist in developing an efficient and effective supply chain with the aim of reducing operational cost and keep database of suppliers and prices of frequently needed goods and services

· Ensure all Concern staff are trained in order-planning and are aware of the procurement procedures and inform staff about each revision

Human Resources management

· Provide management oversight to the programme’s Logistics, finance and Admin/HR staff;

· Provide training to relevant staff on Concern’s logistics systems and ensure standards of transparency and accountability are in line with Concern policy and donor requirements. In particular work closely with logistics staff to build their capacities

· Adhere fully to the commitments and rules laid out in the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4) and Code of Conduct, including respecting confidentiality.

· Report to the appropriate manager, all violations of the P4 or CofC, this is a mandatory duty of all staff.

· Assist with planning and identification of staffing needs

· Advise on career planning of systems staff

· Ensure that the Performance Development Reviews of base staff is done in a timely and proper manner.

· Advise on and monitor the implementation of Concern's HR policy and procedures with respect to both international and national personnel.

· Assist in recruitments (as required), train and develop national systems staff (logistics, HR, admin etc)

· Ensure staff records of staff in Unity state are up to date, and regular staffing updates are provided to the SD and CD in Juba, advising on replacement needs, extensions, terminations, holidays, R & R, etc

Communications and IT systems support:

· In liaison with and support of the National IT officer, ensure that computer and communication needs of the staff are met and that relevant operating protocols are adhered to;

· Ensure that all communications equipment is operational, used in line with communication policies and that requisite training is provided to staff on usage protocols.

· In conjunction with the National IT officer and programme management staff, ensure the training of all relevant programme staff in the use and maintenance of communications and IT equipment.

· Assess maintenance requirements of communication equipment and provide recommendations; assist in the development of communication guidelines for the country program

Security Management

· Performing security management tasks as delegated by Systems Director and Country Director Ensure that relevant standard operation procedures (SOP’s) are up to date and adhered to

· Ensure all staff and visitors are briefed on the SMP and SOPs and are fully aware of their duties and responsibilities related to security.

· Ensure that residences, offices and vehicles have a list of goods and equipment required in case of emergency;

· Update emergency and medical contact list on a regular basis and take part in security coordination meetings

· Follow up incident reporting (safety & security incidents) in Juba and filed offices and compile reports and submit to the AC/SD and Country Director.

Work targets/outputs set for this post over the contract period: (Please be specific & realistic)

· An effective base management function that is designed and functions to meet the needs of the organisation and the organisation’s policies;

· Build the capacity of the national logistics, admin and HR staff

· To proactively advice and act on security and implement as agreed

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education and Qualifications:

A degree in Logistics, Business Administration or Management

Training or qualifications in logistics systems, stock control, store management, supply chain management and/or business administration

Security training

Desired:

Training in HR management

Some programme experience to understand, and prioritize programme needs and effectively support the coordination of programmes

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

A minimum of 5 years of overseas logistics and admin experience with an International NGO with at least 3 years’ experience at base manager level

Experience in emergency response program and setting up emergency logistics operations

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Experience of working in insecure environments and knowledge of security management systems and approaches for NGO’s

  • Appropriate skills and experience in the capacity building and training of staff and of developing and implementing systems;

  • Knowledge of communications systems, IT, procurement, stock control and transportation systems;

  • Demonstrable experience in supervising, managing/coaching and training others (people management);

  • Demonstrable experience on setting-up of logistical systems and related administrative procedures (knowledge of international ordering procedures and documents i.e. cargo manifests, warehouse management skills, good understanding of in-country custom clearing procedures and supply line to projects from capital, ability to design air, water or land logistical systems);

  • Proven experience in the following areas: electricity, ICT, supply, communication HF and VHF communication system

  • Ability and willingness to travel, including to insecure environments;

  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions

ANY OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Familiarity with IT equipment and security issues; familiarity with humanitarian law and principles of humanitarian action (international code of conduct and humanitarian charter), familiarity with Sphere Guidelines and People in Aid, Code of Best Practice. Fluent spoken and written English. Possessing a driver’s licence could be an advantage

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.


How to apply:

To apply, please follow the below link:
https://jobs.concern.net/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000002613

South Sudan: DDR Project Manager – Boma

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Organization: Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jul 2016

We are looking for our delegation in South Sudan for a

DDR Project Manager – Boma

Position Start Date: 15th of June 2016
Duration: 6 months
Location: Boma – South Sudan
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled

Contractual conditions:

Swiss salaried contract 3’600 CHF < > 4800 CHF/month according to experience x 13 times. 25 days annual leaves + Break 5 days every 10 weeks, local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.

Context:

https://www.tdh.ch/fr/nos-interventions/soudan-du-sud

Fonction Details

Main Responsibilities/Key Activities

Coordination:
• Actively participate and contribute to coordination meetings in the counties;
• Ensure Tdh actively coordinates and contributes to county child protection and psychosocial coordination and plans;
• Contribute to the establishment of effective referral systems;
• Participate in bi-weekly child protection sub cluster meetings at county level;
• Actively participate in the monthly NGO coordination meetings at county level;
• Build and enhance effective child protection networks at all levels and connect them as much as possible with state and national child protection networks;
• Scan for opportunities to make a difference on key policy issues regarding child protection.

Staff Management:
• Manage child protection staff;
• Oversee the staffing and management of the Vocational Skills Training Centre in Boma;
• Oversee staff knowledge of, agreement to, and compliance with Tdh’s Child Protection Policies;
• Ensure all training staff assess, monitor and provide regular constructive feedback to trainees against their individual employment development plan through the agreed progress review process;
• Maintain that all training staff follow agreed administration functions and provide appropriate relevant documentation, including progress reviews.

Program Management:
• Provide strategic and operational guidance for the implementation of the reintegration process;
• Manage the UNICEF- Tdh Netherland child protection and psychosocial; and reintegration component of the program;
• Oversee the effective and efficient implementation of the child protection and psychosocial activities in the counties;
• Oversee 1 vocational skills training centre;
• Oversee 10 Child Well Being Committees;
• Oversee 10 Youth Advocacy Groups; and other child related groups or clubs;
• Oversee awareness raising activities for the communities on child’s reintegration and prevention of re-recruitment;
• Facilitate re-recruitment prevention initiatives through family and community based resources and practices that can support the reintegration of the children;
• Maintain high standards of quality of the Tdh child protection work on the county level;
• Ensure that Tdh actively registers and follows up on cases of separated / unaccompanied minors/ demobilised children;
• Oversee the effective implementation of small business grant for adolescents (above 16 years);
• Oversee the implementation of 10 community projects

Capacity building
• Build capacities for child protection through regular dialogue with local government partners and include them in Tdh activities;
• Assess knowledge and skill levels of all staff, volunteers and government partners;
• Assist with the development and adaptation of training materials;
• Assist with training Tdh staff on child protection concepts, implementation strategies and other related topics;
• Ensure that learners are involved in the decision making process, either as individuals or in groups through learner voice fora, surveys and reviews.

Internal Coordination:
• Work closely with the other the Child Protection Programme Coordinator as well as other sector specialists to ensure that child protection is the umbrella for Tdh’s programs in South Sudan;
• Ensure that discipline is maintained at all times and that learners are supervised appropriately;
• Provide administrative and financial support in the reporting and documentation of funds related to the implementation of programmes;
• Assists the logistics/admin staff in the control of assets, supply and equipment purchases required implementing the psychosocial, DDR and child protection programmes. (as needed);
• Work closely with the Child Protection Officers to identify and address training needs of staff and volunteers through professional development session, coaching and mentoring.
Business Development
• Identify opportunities for income generation which promote, develop and inform greater awareness of vocational skills training services;
• Research opportunities to support trainees to follow self-employment activities that are flexible and meet individual and geographical needs.

Reporting/Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Prepare program reports for the Field Coordinator on a weekly and monthly basis which includes quantitative and qualitative information on project accomplishments and impact;
• Monitor that all training staff deliver underpinning knowledge training workshops and provide one to one support to individual trainees to meet their specific needs,
• Monitor that trainees understand their achievements and future targets;
• Assist in the development of an effective system of monitoring and evaluation for child protection and psychosocial programs.

Profile :
• Proven experience in accountancy and financial auditing
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Professional level in SAGA accounting software
• Significant knowledge and experience in human resources management
• Basic knowledge of HOMERE HR and pay slip management software
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian response and development work
• Degree in accounting; economics, or political science
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Advanced IT skills

Child protection policy:
• To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Protection Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
• To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies in Serbia
• To commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies

Procedure:
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile. Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.


How to apply:

We will only consider complete online applications which correspond to the required profile:https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_form_cand.php?idpartenaire=1&id=672&IDCandidat=0&iIDCandidat=0&iIDMailing=0&page=0&idpartenaire_fo=1

South Sudan: Project Monitoring Specialist MEL, MESP USAID/South Sudan, Juba, South Sudan

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Jul 2016

Project Monitoring Specialist, MEL,MESP USAID/South Sudan,

Juba, South Sudan

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP) in Juba supports the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in South Sudan to effectively monitor, evaluate, learn from-, and improve USAID-funded interventions. MESP provides USAID/South Sudan with flexible, demand-driven technical, analytic, advisory, training, monitoring, evaluation, and related support services for performance measurement, planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, activity mapping, and performance information management and dissemination activities. These services assist the Mission in complying with new evaluation, monitoring, and project design requirements under USAID Forward. They also include monitoring and evaluation technical support to the Mission for performance management at all levels.

Position Summary:
The Project Monitoring Specialist will be a performance measurement systems design expert. The individual will provide technical support to the team leader with the Mission's Operational Framework (OF) by reviewing, further developing, updating and then finalizing the three-level Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework – the strategic, learning, and decision support tool that links activities to strategy. The individual will also conduct meetings with Mission technical staff, participate in technical report writing, and make presentations to the USAID mission. He/she will also provide necessary technical guidance during the entire time of the assignment.

In support to the realization of the OF, the MEL will support the following Mission priorities:

  • Adaptive management;
  • Performance reporting and accountability; and
  • Management learning and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

The Project Monitoring Specialist shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

  1. Assist the Technical Director with preparation of the above outputs and deliverables below.
  2. Reprise earlier MESP OF-related work such as the 2016 “Options Paper” and prepare a proposed methodology to collect MEL framework data, particularly at Level 2, during FY 2016/2017.
  3. Develop OF assumptions and context indicators. In the process consider:
    • Possible data sources – primary and secondary sources – identify other stakeholders and types of secondary data they collect that can be used to answer MEL indicator data requirements;
    • Data collection methods;
    • Identify responsible persons for data collection;
    • Estimate cost parameters for data collection;
    • Outline data analysis and reporting requirements; and
    • Identify likely information users.
  4. Document review.
  5. Support discussions and interviews with Mission technical teams.
  6. Assemble the basic pieces of the MEL at each framework level, including:

Level 3:

  • Update and record the AC's trend analysis conducted to date to establish a time series dataset for use by the AC during its 2nd year of operation. This analysis will also inform the AC stocktaking exercise;
  • Map assumption context indicators to the two Transition Objectives, most likely using indices for AC trend analysis;

Level 2:

  • Review the Operational Framework assumptions for relevance and establish an approach to tracking them.
  • Develop context indicators, including a monitoring system, possibly including triggers when mitigation might be called for.
  • Work with the Mission to define critical questions for immediate learning, considering that information is time sensitive.

Level 1:

  • Review and drawing from the PM&R Report, prepare a comprehensive list of activity-level (i.e., outcome/objective) indicators, including those reported in the Mission PPR and others used by COR/AORs for performance measurement purposes and relating to the sub-TO level. This will help understand technical team contributions to the OF.

Qualifications:

  1. A Master's degree in a relevant field.
  2. At least 10 years of experience in international development, with preference given to candidates with some portion of that experience gained in conflict-afflicted countries, countries-in-transition, or during periods of complex emergency.
  3. Familiarity with USAID's Program Cycle and in particular the project design process gained from an understanding of the ADS 200 series and ideally from actual experience serving the Agency as a Program or Project Development Officer.
  4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. Fluency in spoken and written English.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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South Sudan: Call for Consultancy - Illustration, Redesign and Editing of the Simplified Child Act - South Sudan

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Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 17 Jun 2016

Terms of Reference for the Illustration, Redesign and Editing of the Simplified Version of the Child Act (TOR)

1.BACKGROUND

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, and Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives. Save the Children International South Sudan Programme has been operational in for the last 21 years.

South Sudan is a recognized state and it ratified the UNCRC. This is to paves way on accountability by the government in fulfilling and respecting the rights of children.

The South Sudan government has recognised the need to prioritise children’s issues including dissemination of the Child Act, 2008. The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and Save the Children International South Sudan Program are cooperating to ensure that simplify version of Child Act, 2008 to be use for dissemination is develop. The purpose of this term of reference, therefore, is to employ an experienced illustrator to illustrate and redesign the simplify version of the Child Act, to meet standard needed

2.PURPOSE OF ILLUSTRATION

In 2013, Save the Children International through a consultant started working to simplify the Child Act, but the completed version did not meet the expected standards.

SCI developed this Term of Reference (TOR) to hire a consultant to rework further on simplifying the version of South Sudan’s Child Act 2008 and to make it more simple and child friendly, so that it is easily understood by the users of the law.

The consultant will work closely with SCI, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and Ministry of Justice to get technical support.

3.OBJECTIVE OF ILLUSTRATOR:

The overall objective of the consultant is to design, simplify and edit with the aim of making sure that the simplified version of the Child Act is child friendly

  1. SCOPE OF WORK:

  2. Under the guidance of the CRG Project Manager, the consultant will assist in redesign, illustration and editing to make it simple

  3. The consultant will coordinate with ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, SCI and Ministry of Justice to ensure that country relevant and acceptable photos are used in the simplified version

  4. Produce a simplified child friendly version of the Children’s Act DURATION OF THE ROLE

The design, editing and illustration work will take about 30 days

Time Frame Activities Deliverables

01/07/2016 Signing of an agreement with consultants SCI HR send contract to the to the consultant

07/07/2016 – 15/07/2016 Coordinate and collect relevant photos Insert photos in document

18/07/2016 – 22/07/2016 Editing and redesign the simplified version**.** Should be simple and easy to understand by the readers

25/07/2016 Share the first draft with Save the Children, CRG and Communication team for comments

29/07/2016 Incorporate comments from the team, finalization of the simplified version and printing

Deliver to SCI – South Sudan

DESIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences with emphasis on law

  2. At least five years’ experience either working in design, illustration and editing

  3. Knowledge of current developments and practices in children issues in South Sudan

  4. Knowledge of the operations of Save the Children as well as children’s rights based approach would be an asset

  5. Must be eloquent and able to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in written and oral communication

7. DESIRABLE

  • Knowledge of CRC and familiar with the principles for ethical reporting on children
  • Knowledge of South Sudan laws

8.CONDITIONS

· The contract will be temporary.

· The illustrator will work with Save the Children CRG and Communication staff and will be provided with materials related to his/her work

· He/she will be required to liaise with government and line ministries with regard to issues concerning children laws and policies

9.PAYMENT

Payments will be made upon delivery of the design, illustration and editing of the final document

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and doesnot act through recruitment agents


How to apply:

Interested consultants should send their proposals and profiles in English to Southsudan.consultancy@savethechildren.org

South Sudan: HEALTH TEAM LEADER

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Organization: Across-Sudan
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 13 Jun 2016

Juba Regional Office

Buluk, Off Ministry Rd, Near UNHCR

P.0.Box 132,

Juba, Sudan

Tel: +211-977-165-783

Website: www.across-sudan.org

POSITION TITLE: Health Team Leader (2)

LOCATION: Juba and Yei, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan

Closing Date: 13th June 2016

Starting Date: 1st July 2016

ACROSS is working toward biblical transformation of Southern Sudan communities through a holistic, integrated approach to relief and development.

We are looking for strong dynamic person(s) to fill 2 position of Health Team Leader, South Sudan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL DETAILS

TITLE: 1- Health Team Leader - JUBA and YEI

2- Health Team Leader - Juba

DESCRIPTION: 1- To manage, supervise, train and facilitate primary health care provision in Lasu Refugee Camp.

2- To manage, supervise, train and facilitate primary health care provision in Gorom Refugee Camp and Urban refugee program.

LOCATION:1- Lasu Refugee Camp – Yei South Sudan

2- Gorom Refugee Camp – Juba South Sudan

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

¨ To build and manage the capacity of Across field staff working in the Health Sector by providing technical advice, guidance and support.

¨ Support program(s) strategy & policy development and compliance so that our mission and vision is enhanced through the health program.

¨ Ensure that minimum standards for Public Health are met, and be responsible for the overall day to day running of the health program in Lasu Refugee Camp.

¨ Is responsible for Public Health planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation to effectively address all relevant issues of public health importance in Lasu Refugee Camp.

¨ Will ensure that public health services provided by Across comply with the required national or international standards through implementation of appropriate protocols and guidance for public health programming.

¨ ACROSS works in fellowship with the Sudanese churches, and has identified together with the local communities and Church leaders the need to set up, facilitate and strengthen a health structure in the different locations. The emphasis is on intensive training on various levels in the communities in order to aim self-reliance and ownership of the program. In addition to this supervising the construction of Primary Health Units and the provision of essential drugs will also come under the CBHC Health team.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Manager – Juba, Across

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: 1 – (Yei) All Health Staff in Lasu Refugee Camp

2 – (Juba) All Health Staff in Gorom Refugee Camp

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS: Oversight of Health assets/equipment in program

RELATIONSHIPS:

1) With outsiders: Strong relationships with partners (including seconding agencies) and donors

2) With beneficiaries: All trainees and students you will have in training.

3) Within ACROSS: All staff in program and collaborate with other sectors

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Provision and management of PHC services in Lasu or Gorom Refugee Camp.

  2. Conducting formal health training for (M) CHW, TBAs, EPI, trachoma, health / hygiene promoters, etc.

  3. Facilitate reviews of all cases in the PHCC and referrals of all complicated cases.

  4. Provide family planning options and promote safe sex practices in the community.

  5. Conduct trainings on HIV awareness, prevention and the need for treatment.

  6. Provide continuous on- going medical education and on-job training to staff.

  7. Coordinate community health outreach programs through the community health workers.

  8. Ensure that PMTCT programs are on-going and that all pregnant mothers are counselled before and after screening.

  9. Ensure timely reporting and treatment guidelines are followed as per MOH protocols in the PHCU.

  10. Promote safe motherhood and exclusive breastfeeding.

  11. Monitor drug supplies and ensure timely orders and evaluate drug usage.

  12. Coordinate and attend inter-agency health/nutrition meetings

  13. Ensure HIS/IDSR data reporting tools are comprehensive and timely dispatched.

  14. Coordinate review of difficult cases in conjunction with clinical officers and ensure timely referrals.

  15. Ensure confidentiality of clients information and records is maintained at all times.

  16. Supervise staff and provide leadership in all matters health related in the area of designation.

  17. Participate in proposal development and rational use of budgetary allocations for programs.

  18. Participate in personnel recruitment, supervision and capacity building of staff.

3. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Ø A Health Professional (medical doctor, nurse, clinical officer) preferably with a Masters in Public Health/ or good public health experience in the NGO setting.

Ø Training in PHC Programme management and training

Ø Skills and knowledge required: Technical and managerial skills in public health programming; partnerships; analytical and creative thinking; and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

¨ Preferred at least three years of working experience the Public Health Sector.

¨ At least three years’ experience in a humanitarian setting.

¨ Proven experience in managing wide range of public health programmes including nutrition, WASH, HIV/AIDS/Reproductive health/Health Information system.

¨ Proven technical and managerial capacity / skill / competence in public health programming in refugee settings is an asset.

¨ Well demonstrated skill, ability, and experience to lead teams, promote good working relationships among colleagues, supervisors, and the supervisees.

¨ Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

¨ Strive to live up to high ethical and professional standards.

PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

¨ You must be a Committed Christian and in excellent health.

¨ Able to give advice; Good inter-personal skills; excellent communication skills.

¨ Ability to communicate, in particular write project proposals and reports.

¨ Understanding of African life and culture and willingness to learn about Sudan

¨ It is required of you to have a very high degree of flexibility.

¨ Valid Driving license and relevant driving experience

¨ Computer skills, mostly MS-OFFICE packages,

¨ Excellent report writing skills

PREFERRED AGE: 25 +

PREFERRED GENDER: None

PREFERRED MARITAL STATUS: None

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of Juba Arabic is an added advantage

4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HOURS OF WORK: As per fieldwork schedule

NATURE OF CONTRACT: Till 31st Dec 2016 with possibility of extension, based on performance and availability of funds

Please do specify location clearly EITHER Juba, Gorom Refugee Camp OR Yei, Lasu Refugee Camp in the subject of your application and clearly marked on the envelope.

ALL APPLICATIONS (CV & Cover Letter ONLY) to be send to the following

Email Addresses: hrmanager@across-sudan.org and copy soma@across-sudan.org

Ø Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Ø Applications once received are Not Returnable

Ø Must be a committed Christian (attach your Christian Testimony )


How to apply:

ALL APPLICATIONS (CV & Cover Letter ONLY) to be send to the following:

Email Addresses: hrmanager@across-sudan.org and copy soma@across-sudan.org


South Sudan: NGO Secretariat Director, South Sudan NGO Forum

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Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 22 Jun 2016

Position Title:

NGO Secretariat Director

Position Type:

Expatriate Staff, one year fixed term

Location:

Juba, South Sudan with potential field visits

Work Station:

South Sudan NGO Forum - Secretariat Office

Reporting to:

NGO Steering Committee Chai

South Sudan NGO Forum Secretariat:

The South Sudan NGO Secretariat coordinates the efforts of the NGO Steering Committee as voted representatives of the South Sudan NGO Forum, which currently includes over 140 international member agencies and over 200 national member agencies. The NGO Secretariat exists for the purpose of: coordination, information sharing, advocacy, policy/position paper production, government/donor/UN engagement and engagement on other vital issues regarding humanitarian relief, recovery and development.

The NGO Secretariat Director is a senior management position and is responsible for facilitating coordination between national and international members of the NGO Forum, the elected Steering Committee, and to external stakeholders. The coordination entails ensuring effective information exchange, representing and advocating on common positions and agreed interests of the NGO Forum, and wider NGO community. The NGO Secretariat Director is also responsible for building and sustaining productive relationships between NGOs, Government, UN, Donors and diplomatic missions in country. The NGO Secretariat Director is also responsible for the general management of the NGO Secretariat and its staff and effective and regular communication on Secretariat performance to the NGO Steering Committee. This position will line manage the following positions: Senior Policy Advisor, Regulatory Environment Focal Point, National NGO Focal Point, Security Focal Point, and Operations Manager.

The NGO Secretariat Director supports the work of the NGO Forum through the following key tasks:

Strategic management and oversight of the NGO Secretariat

  1. Strategic day-to-day management of NGO Secretariat staff, office, budget and ensure relationship management with the principle donor (includes report writing).
  2. Lead on fundraising for the NGO Forum and Secretariat, developing funding strategies, engaging donors, and developing proposals.
  3. Support the Steering Committee to develop strategic annual priorities and engage closely with them to ensure Secretariat functions in line with this.
  4. Act as focal point for information/experience sharing with and among NGOs on relevant issues and work with key Secretariat staff to manage membership process, mailing lists and communication products.
  5. Maintain a thorough understanding and develop messaging on operational constraints and policy related issues affecting NGOs in country as well as broader political developments.
  6. Provide a conduit for the UN, GRSS, donor representatives and other stakeholders to communicate and coordinate with NGOs
  7. Participate in important government, UN and other policy and planning processes such as the UNDAF Technical Working Groups, UN Work Plan, Humanitarian Contingency Planning, Consolidated Appeals Process workshops, etc.
  8. Conduct policy analysis and analyse information in collaboration with the Senior Policy Advisor, Regulatory Environment Focal Point and other focal points in consulting on and drafting common NGO position/policy papers on key issues
  9. Along with the NGO Steering Committee Chair and members, represent the NGO community at high-level fora including UN forums, multi-donor meetings and other representative bodies as required. Issues will be agreed by the Steering Committee.
  10. Increase and enhance engagement of and input from national NGOs into the international and national aid system. This includes expanding national NGO engagement in planning processes, access to donor funding, and coordination mechanisms.

Coordination and Communication

  1. Ensure transparent coordination mechanisms and regular information-sharing between NGOs and other stakeholders.
  2. Schedule NGO Forum meetings and NGO Forum Steering Committee meetings, draft agendas, invite external speakers and follow up on relevant action points
  3. Ensure Steering Committee and Secretariat representation in the Working Groups: Policy, HR, GRSS Engagement and Security Management
  4. Along with the NGO Steering Committee Chair and members, represent the NGO Forum at key meetings with donors, UN and GRSS and ensure the dissemination of written feedback
  5. Encourage active and open dialogue between the NGO Secretariat, NGO Steering Committee and NGO Forum
  6. Coordinate visits of advocacy groups, researchers, donors, partners working on South Sudan
  7. Ensure the research, documentation and sharing of lessons learned/best practices on strategic or operational issues and actively share information with national NGO Forum and other coordination platforms
  8. Identify gaps in research and analysis that, if addressed, would be useful by large numbers of the membership and hire and manage consultants as needed to assist with and complement the task of filling the gaps
  9. Together with other Secretariat staff, liaise with the Health Forum, Sector Working Groups and Clusters, ensuring key messages are shared and activities and advocacy messages are coordinated and consistent

Partnership Relations

  1. Work to ensure effective collaboration between international and national NGOs
  2. Support the National NGO Focal Point in building national NGO engagement in state/county level planning and coordination
  3. Provide an accessible first point of contact for general inquiries regarding the work of NGOs in South Sudan
  4. Provide orientation briefings to new Country Directors.
  5. Liaise with NGO coordination platforms in neighbouring countries in the region
  6. Provide information, briefings, presentations on the function and structure of the NGO Forum, best practices and lessons learned to other global consortiums or national coordination platforms on request
  7. Maintain strong partner relations and engage in the identification of new potential NNGO partners
  8. Maintain and/or develop productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, civil society, foreign and local NGO community, UN Missions, Diplomatic Corps, other donors, etc.
  9. Work to ensure a smooth working relationship between secretariat and the host organisation, updating the Steering Committee chairperson on issues affecting the host organisation and its team

Human Resource Management

  1. Provide leadership and direction, promote professional working relationships, and encourage staff
  2. Lead regular internal coordination meetings and ensure staff support
  3. Conduct regular performance appraisals identifying capacity building needs and further career objectives; follow-up, and maintain updated job descriptions
  4. Identify and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner
  5. Recruit Secretariat staff in compliance with host agency recruitment procedures, including development of JDs, shortlisting and interviewing

Qualifications

  1. Minimum seven years of progressive international experience working with UN, NGOs and/or Donor agencies preferably with experience in post-conflict contexts
  2. Undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications in international relations, political science, development or other relevant field
  3. Demonstrated coordination experience in multi-agency forums
  4. Demonstrated leadership and management skills
  5. Documented skills in developing proposals, budgets and reports
  6. Significant experience in the development of advocacy, policy and key messaging documents
  7. Strong understanding of the UN system, integrated missions, the Humanitarian Reform and principles of the Transformative Agenda
  8. Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
  9. Proven communication, public speaking, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  10. Previous work experience in South Sudan is preferred
  11. Above average computer literacy
  12. Fluency in written and spoken English is required
  13. Holder of a valid international driver’s licence

How to apply:

Applications to be submitted through https://jobs.concern.net. CV’s should be maximum 4 pages in length.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

South Sudan: KfW Program Manager

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Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Jul 2016

Department: Programme
Position: KfW Program Manager
Contract duration: 6 months, renewable
Location: Maban, South Sudan
Starting Date: ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer-term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavours to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last kilometre: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.

With a budget of 164 million EUR in 2014, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 8 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office: Juba
National Staff: 500
International Staff: 50
Areas: 10
On-going programmes: 8
Budget: 2.9 M €

In 2012, ACTED has undertaken an expansion of activities in South Sudan. A Juba level coordination office was opened in 2011, and in 2012 the capital office has expanded to provide additional support to our field offices that opened in Bentiu, Unity State, and Malakal, Upper Nile State. The rapidly changing situation in South Sudan over the past months has led ACTED to up-scale its emergency response capacities, while also continuing to provide basic services in the traditional areas of intervention.
Since January 2012, ACTED has been providing refugee and IDP assistance in Unity and Upper Nile states. In Maban County, this assistance has focused on the life-saving assistance to refugees from Blue Nile State, Sudan. ACTED as camp manager for Jamam refugee camp has strived to provide the basic needs for the population including shelter, waste management, livelihoods, and construction of community infrastructures.
Additionally, ACTED has responded to the new refugee influx in May with the provision of shelter and emergency latrines at transit sites while providing transportation assistance to refugees relocating to permanent settlements. In Unity state, ACTED has focused on the provision of livelihoods assistance to refugees in Nyeel and Pariang refugee camps.
ACTED also continues to build on its traditional areas of intervention, focusing on food security and livelihoods in Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap, and water, sanitation and hygiene in both states as well. Tonj North in Warrap was also a new area for ACTED where a Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) project is being implemented in the underserved area. All of these interventions continue to provide both basic and live-saving assistance to vulnerable populations throughout South Sudan.

III. Position Profile

Under the authority of the Country Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of a specific project in coordination with the ACTED country strategy.

  1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
  2. Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
    Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
  3. Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
    Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
  4. Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
    Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
    Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;

More generally, the programme manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

  1. Project Cycle Management
  2. Project implementation:
    Plan the various stages of project implementation;
    Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
    Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
    Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
    Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
  3. Project reporting requirements:
    Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
    Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
    Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
    More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
  4. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise
  5. Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
    Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
    Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
  6. Undertake quality control:
    Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
    Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
  7. Oversee Programme Staff and Security

  8. Guide and direct programme staff:
    Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
    Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
    Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
    Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
    Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
    Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
    Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.

  9. Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff:
    When requested by HQ, undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living in the country.

  10. Oversee staff security:
    In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through regular written reports;
    Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
    Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.

  11. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned

  12. Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;

  13. Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;

  14. Share such memos with internal and external partners;
    Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department

IV. Qualifications:

 Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
 Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
 1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant position
 Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
 Excellent skills in written and spoken English
 Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
 Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
  • Additional monthly living allowance
  • Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
  • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
  • Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : CO/SSUD/SA

South Sudan: Camp Officer - South Sudan

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Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Jul 2016

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavours to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.
We go the last kilometre: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.
With a budget of 164 million EUR in 2014, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 8 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.

II. Country Profile
Capital Office: Juba
National Staff: 500
International Staff: 50
Areas: 10
On-going programmes: 8
Budget: 2.9 M €

In 2012, ACTED has undertaken an expansion of activities in South Sudan. A Juba level coordination office was opened in 2011, and in 2012 the capital office has expanded to provide additional support to our field offices that opened in Bentiu, Unity State, and Malakal, Upper Nile State. The rapidly changing situation in South Sudan over the past months has led ACTED to up-scale its emergency response capacities, while also continuing to provide basic services in the traditional areas of intervention.

Since January 2012, ACTED has been providing refugee and IDP assistance in Unity and Upper Nile states. In Maban County, this assistance has focused on the life-saving assistance to refugees from Blue Nile State, Sudan. ACTED as camp manager for Jamam refugee camp has strived to provide the basic needs for the population including shelter, waste management, livelihoods, and construction of community infrastructures.
Additionally, ACTED has responded to the new refugee influx in May with the provision of shelter and emergency latrines at transit sites while providing transportation assistance to refugees relocating to permanent settlements. In Unity state, ACTED has focused on the provision of livelihoods assistance to refugees in Nyeel and Pariang refugee camps.
ACTED also continues to build on its traditional areas of intervention, focusing on food security and livelihoods in Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap, and water, sanitation and hygiene in both states as well. Tonj North in Warrap was also a new area for ACTED where a Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) project is being implemented in the underserved area. All of these interventions continue to provide both basic and live-saving assistance to vulnerable populations throughout South Sudan.

III. Position Profile

Main responsibilities:
 Establish and ensure a transparent system of management including the coordination of services and other activities.
 Supervise the mobilization and the participation of the population allocated in the management system of the camp, with a focus on the insertion of the women
 Supervise the maintenance of the infrastructure of the camp.
 Set up an information management system in the camp, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information.
 Follow-up the supply of services in all the sectors of the camp according to the agreed directives, the standards and indicators.
 Identify the gaps, estimate and analyze the needs of the camp to avoid the duplication of services and gaps in the help and the protection of the displaced population.
Specific responsibilities:

 Set up committees of camp in all the sectors, and make sure that equal access is made for men/women, boys/girls.
 Follow-up and ensure that the committees of camps act and behave according to the agreed Code of conduct.
 Favor the self-sufficiency of the population of the camp and the empowerment in decision-making in the camp management.
 Organize and execute, and\or oversee the follow-up of the recording of the population of the camp, update the data of the population of the camp.
 Make the link between the various communities and the groups living in the camp and favor a peaceful coexistence.
 Protect the interests of the population of the camp towards the authorities of the camp, the service providers and the stakeholders.
 Ensure liaison between the population of the camp and the service providers and the stakeholders
 Ensure liaison between the national / local authorities, the state institutions, the civil society and the other relevant stakeholders. Ensure the effective coordination and the information exchange with them.
 Supply services needed in the technical sectors, if necessary.
Secondary responsibilities:
 Implement a system to record and collect data
 Design a progressive withdrawal of the camp and a strategy of closure from the beginning of the existence of the camp.
 Evaluate the environmental impact of the camp and the hosting community : assess the negative impacts on environment as well as activities which could prevent or reduce such impacts.
 All the main technical skills / requirements relative to the management of the camp

IV. Qualifications:

 Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
 Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
 1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant position
 Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
 Excellent skills in written and spoken English
 Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
 Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

  • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
  • Additional monthly living allowance
  • Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
  • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
  • Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references tojobs@acted.org

Ref : CO/SSUD/SA

South Sudan: Protection and Rule of Law Coordinator

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Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016

BACKGROUND:

The IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. The IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, and field offices in Lakes, Unity and Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Currently, the IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, nutrition, environmental health, women's protection and empowerment, protection, access to justice and livelihoods.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Protection Coordinator provides technical and strategic oversight to IRC's Protection and Rule of Law (PRoL) program in South Sudan. He/she is responsible for program strategy development, program design, technical support to ensure quality implementation, standardization, monitoring and evaluation of all Protection and Rule of Law interventions in Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons settings. Interventions include community based protection; protection monitoring, response and referral; access to justice including legal awareness and strengthening formal and informal justice mechanisms with an emphasis on juvenile justice and women's access to justice. The Protection Coordinator also provides technical support for the implementation of Child Protection interventions. This could change depending on the growth of IRC's Child Protection program. A heavy focus is placed on program quality, with program progress being monitored and evaluated against quantifiable benchmarks; and business development to ensure sufficient funding for robust multi-year programming.

The position provides regular technical support and quality backstopping to at least three Protection Managers who are based in the different field sites outside Juba. The Protection Coordinator will also work extensively with other sectors, to ensure that protection principles are being incorporated into other sector programs, and in particular with the Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, to strengthen cross sector collaboration

The Protection Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and is based in Juba with 45% travel to the field.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management & Development

  • Oversee the technical aspects of the implementation and coordination of protection, rule of law, and child protection programs, providing support to the program managers to develop work plans and spending plans to guide implementation of approved grants .

  • Support the program managers and field teams in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and the community.

  • Develop and improve monitoring and evaluation systems for protection programs, ensuring that the program teams in the field actively monitor set indicators and evolving concerns of the target communities.

  • Integrate protection into other program sectors in collaboration with other Technical coordinators and managers to ensure that all programs are contextually appropriate, are inline with the Safety outcome's Theory of Change (TOC) and apply protection principles to their activities.

  • Work with the Deputy Director of Programs to develop a Protection and Rule of Law programing strategy in aligning with the country's Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and evolving context in South Sudan.

  • Coordinate and participate in the development of new Protection and Rule of Law proposals and initiatives in accordance with the country program Strategic Action Plan (SAP), and relevant IRC Safety and Power Outcome's TOC.

  • Coordinate and participate in the development of budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the grants and finance departments.

  • Liaise regularly and appropriately with the relevant Technical Advisors and other HQ staff.

Staff Support

  • Provide ongoing training and technical support and guidance to the protection program managers, and ensure all protection staff adheres to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation.
  • Establish regular and direct communication lines with all the program managers and document the same while ensuring 45% onsite field visit support.
  • Conduct technical interviews of candidates for Program Manager positions
  • Work with the Field Coordinators/Managers to ensure technical aspects of the Performance Management System documentation for the program managers is in place and followed up regularly.
  • Support Field Coordinators/Managers to ensure that program managers put capacity development plans in place for the national protection teams based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.

Grants Management and Reporting

  • Review progress in achieving program objectives and targets in collaboration with the Programs Managers.
  • Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
  • Ensure high quality program reports are prepared and submitted to both internal and external audiences within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
  • In collaboration with program managers, develop spending plans, review Budget vs. Actual expenditure for protection programs on a monthly basis.
  • Bring any over/under expenditure issues to the attention of the Field Coordinators/Managers and the Program Managers in a timely manner and jointly develop corrective plans in collaboration with the DDP and the Grants team.

Representation and Coordination

  • In coordination with the DDP actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in South Sudan including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
  • Establish networks with UN, INGOs, and local partners to promote technical capacity and develop strategic partnerships, including active participation in cluster meetings.
  • Co-chair the Rule of Law Working Group with UNDP when in session.
  • Participate in inter-agency protection, rule of law forums at national and international levels.
  • Represent IRC's Protection and Rule of Law programs with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors.
  • Upon request by the Senior Management Team, organize and facilitate field visits for donors and other stakeholders interested in IRC's protection, rule of law programming in South Sudan.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Masters degree in law, international relations, social sciences, or other related field
  • Minimum of five years overseas professional experience in program implementation in the field of protection access to justice or Rule of Law and peace building is a plus
  • Experience implementing and providing technical oversight for Child Protection interventions
  • Strong remote management and technical support skills
  • Ability to travel to the program implementation field sites 45% of the time
  • Demonstrated experience in capacity building, project design, budget management, program monitoring and evaluation
  • Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context as well as conflict sensitivity
  • Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, oral and written English skills
  • Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, handle pressure well, improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Security level orange - The situation in the country in general is calm but remains tense and unpredictable. Concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, looting and active conflict in many parts of the country.

The position is based in Juba. Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared IRC guest house - with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual's responsibility. Field office housing is more basic, i.e. in traditional huts or tents with separate shared latrines and showers.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.


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South Sudan: Women Protection & Empowerment Manager

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Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 42 countries worldwide. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve.

In early 2012, the IRC launched a response to the increasing influx of Sudanese refugees from the Nuba mountains/South Kordofan into northern Unity State. Through a holistic Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program strategy, the IRC provides essential services in the reproductive health and gender-based violence sectors for refugees in Ajuong Thok camp.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth implementation of daily project activities in Ajuong Thok refugee camp and to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are met. S/He will provide supervision and direction to the WPE project team, with an emphasis on ensuring GBV survivors' access to safe and appropriate health and psychosocial services, including clinical care for sexual assault survivors, safe and confidential GBV case referrals, quality psychosocial initiatives, case management, one-on-one counseling, and group support activities in line with the IRC's GBV Emergency Program Model and international best practices for GBV interventions. The Program Manager will also oversee the implementation of GBV prevention and women's empowerment strategies.

The WPE Program Manager will be based in Ajoung Thok refugee camp, Unity State, and reports to the Field Coordinator but with dotted reporting lines to the WPE Coordinator based in Juba.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management & Development

  • Oversee the implementation of GBV prevention and response activities in Ajoung Thok refugee camp to ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and that WPE program objectives are met
  • Establish networks with UN, NGO, and community partners to promote technical capacity and strengthen the GBV referral pathway and ensure survivors' access to safe and confidential health and psychosocial care
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to health actors to ensure compliance with minimum standards for clinical care for sexual assault survivors
  • Provide technical support and guidance to WPE staff to develop mechanisms for information dissemination and awareness raising to improve knowledge on GBV and available services
  • Develop, conduct, and supervise trainings on key GBV principles, procedures, tools, basic counseling, Clinical Care of Sexual Assault Survivors, and GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers to ensure programming meets standard GBV best practices
  • Collect, analyze and disseminate project data and information through regular assessments with women and girls for problem analysis, planning and advocacy with other stakeholders and to inform current and future WPE programming in Ajoung Thok refugee camp.
  • Promote the safety of women and girls in transit and in the refugee camp through risk monitoring, mitigation, and advocacy
  • Work closely with WPE Manager Pamir, IRC's protection and reproductive health teams in Ajoung Thok to implement holistic programming to meet the diverse and unique needs of women and girls.
  • Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the WPE Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit.
  • Contribute to the roll out of the Country Sector Strategy for the South Sudan WPE Program.

Staff Management

  • Recruit national staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
  • Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the WPE program.
  • Supervise WPE senior staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
  • Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to WPE staff, and ensure all WPE staff adheres to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation.
  • Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly.
  • Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities.
  • Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.
  • Ensure WPE staff understand and follow IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Grants Management and Reporting

  • Manage and oversee all WPE Ajoung Thok grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
  • Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
  • Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
  • Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to IRC and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the Finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.

Representation & Coordination

  • Represent the WPE program in Ajoung Thok with donors and other key stakeholders in collaboration with the DDP and WPE Coordinator.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination.
  • Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.
  • Liaise with other GBV agencies to plan and provide joint trainings, support development of a GBV South Sudan Strategy, and undertake relevant advocacy.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Masters Degree in gender studies, health, social work, humanities or other related discipline.
  • 3 years of relevant overseas program management experience, with at least 2 years of GBV program management experience, including direct service provision to survivors of GBV.
  • Professional experience in refugee settings and a strong understanding of UNHCR refugee operations and donor procedures
  • In-depth understanding of the root causes of GBV, related international standards, and GBV prevention and response strategies.
  • Familiarity with WHO Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) guidelines or IRC Clinical Care of Sexual Assault Survivors (CCSAS) guidelines
  • Experience in complex emergencies and the ability to live and work in a very remote environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
  • Community education/training experience, particularly with low-literate beneficiaries
  • Demonstrated skill in staff management in a cross- cultural environment
  • Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
  • Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills.
  • Fluency in English

Work Environment:

Security level yellow - standard precautions apply. Concerns include common criminality, presence of armed troops, and tribal violence.

Housing:

Sleeping accommodation is a tent with common latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual's responsibility.


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