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Livelihoods Manager

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Aug 012021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Closing date: 15 Aug 2021

We are looking for a highly qualified, self-motivated Livelihoods Manager who is able to coordinate conflict management activities, work with diverse teams of both national and international staff, and equipped with technical skills to develop and strengthen emergency response capacity in a highly complex crisis.

DRC is operational in South Sudan since 2005, working with the overall aim of achieving durable solutions for displaced populations. The Danish Demining Group (DDG) started Humanitarian Mine Action in 2006.

Danish Refugee Council main program objectives (2018-2020) in South Sudan are:

  1. To save lives and alleviate suffering among displaced people and their hosts
  2. To reduce displacement related risks and support and facilitate solutions
  3. To promote peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies and address root causes to displacement

DRC primarily operates across Upper Nile and Unity states, both of which are heavily affected by conflict and experience high numbers of internally displaced populations as well as refugees in need of humanitarian assistance. DRC has operational bases in Maban, Malakal, Kodok and Aburoc in Upper Nile and in Bentiu, Mayom, and Ajuong Thok in Unity state, supported by a country-office in Juba.

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager, and with technical support from the Livelihoods Coordinator, the Livelihoods Manager will be responsible for the implementation of DRC’s FSL activities and contributes to strategic planning for the program in Unity State. The Livelihoods Manager is the direct supervisor of national program staffs and provides daily direction and guidance to project cycle management, proposal development and implementation of activities. The job involved working with vulnerable households to providing the means to improve and secure local food production and improve resilience building. Responsibilities include developing new projects (in coordination with the Grants Management Coordinator, Livelihoods Coordinator, and Area Manager), overseeing project quality implementation and budget management, leading on reporting, and working closely with government counterparts. The Livelihoods Manager is also responsible for ensuring the implementation of good quality food security and livelihoods program activities and also involves identifying gaps and advising on the necessary steps to address the identified gaps. The Livelihoods Manager is also responsible for providing technical oversight and training to field-based program staff in the area of Food Security and Livelihoods, with an emphasis on national staff capacity building. The Livelihoods Manager will collaborate with the FSL Cluster in Unity State and whenever appropriate collaborate with other FSL and humanitarian actors in his/her area of operation.

Responsibilities

To achieve the objectives of the position, the Livelihoods Manager will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Coordination/Representation

  • Actively participate and represent DRC in state coordination meetings such as FSL clusters, and other meetings conducted by local and state authorities, UN agencies and stakeholders when relevant to FSL issues
  • Identify gaps in service provision to IDPs, proactively referring those gaps to relevant forums or advocating with government authorities or humanitarian partners for additional support

Programme Management

  • Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager and in coordination with the Livelihood Coordinator plan, manage and implement all FSL activities as defined by project documents/proposals. Uphold rigorous project cycle management standards at the field site level in compliance with DRC and donor regulations
  • Supervise and guide Livelihood Technical Officers/ Team Leaders and other staff throughout the planning and implementation of all FSL activities in Unity Sate of South Sudan.
  • Support, facilitate or undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, Humanitarian partners and funding Donors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation
  • Contribute and support effective monitoring, evaluation and learning processes and initiatives, and ensure effective data and information management.
  • Ensure daily monitoring and progress of project/work implementation. Ensure protections issues are incorporated and mainstreamed in FSL activities.
  • Ensure project lesson learns are properly captured and contribute learning in FSL project developments.

Finance and Administration:

  • Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor financial guidelines and policies while managing the project(s).**
  • Monitor budgets to ensure the timely utilization of all resources, spending is in line with project timelines and implementation schedules and adjust budget forecasts when needed.

Human Resources:

  • Ensure that adequate staffing is in place for the activities, including an appropriate gender balance within the teams. Performance management of FSL team including setting team and individual objectives, providing capacity building, feedback, coaching to the team to achieve targets
  • Make sure that team is aware of humanitarian principles, standards and DRC code of conduct, Safe guarding policy and follow them accordingly

Proposal Development/Reporting

  • Provide regular updates on progress to supervisors and other team members, including other departments and sectors as appropriate
  • Responsible to provide input and/or prepare project progress reports, donor reports, Cluster reports (5Ws or CWG CVA information) as per given deadlines and as necessary
  • Develop concept notes and/or proposals and budgets in close cooperation with the Area Manager, Head of Programme, Livelihood Coordinator and Grants Coordinator when required
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the country FSL operation through participation in strategy planning meetings and developing strategic documents

Logistics, Procurement, Safety and Security

  • Develop supply/procurement plans for protection program activities and coordinate with the Bentiu-based Supply Chain personnel for their delivery to the field as per project planning.
  • Ensure staff compliance with security management rules and procedures (for i.e. ensuring relevant documentation and procedures are understood and adhered to by staff).

About You

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Minimum undergraduate degree in agriculture, agribusiness, social sciences, international development or equivalent degree qualifications
  • Postgraduate degree preferred;
  • At least 4 years’ experience in food security programming, agricultural, Resilience and livelihood support in post conflict and volatile security environments;
  • Minimum 3 years’ solid experience in project cycle management, including project design, proposal writing, project implementation, budget management and donor reporting;
  • Proven experience of preparing project proposals and log frames for FSL projects for donors;
  • Experience with different donors, i.e., WFP-FFA. BHA-FFP, DANIDA, BPRM, UNHCR, and ECHO, preferred;
  • Experience in Permaculture and Resilience design preferred
  • Proven experience in conducting emergency market, labour and food security & livelihoods assessments;
  • An understanding of Natural Resources Management, tree seedling establishment, Energy and other environmental protection related programmes;
  • Design and coordination of graduating Artisans resettlement programmes including apprenticeships, On Job Training, business skills development/training, financial management, records keeping, group formation and dynamics, business plan development, start-up kits (in kind and cash grants) and market linkages.
  • Knowledge and experience in establishment of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLAs) and cooperatives at grassroots level;
  • Proven experience in cash-based programming; specially rolling out CVA agenda
  • Experience in coordinating FSL activities in emergency, camp settings and out of camps settings;
  • Experience in coordinating activities across locations;
  • Experience in emergency seeds, fishing and tools distribution; cropping calendar application and tracking, kitchen gardening, Farmer Field School Approach, demonstration/trial garden establishment, Seed multiplication and post-harvest management;
  • Demonstrated experience in meeting high, evidence-based monitoring and evaluation standards; designing and using tools for monitoring programme activities and achievements against the LFA; A good understanding of data entry, clean up, analysis and reporting; application of Lessons learnt/best practices, preparation and posting of success stories.
  • Proven experience in staff and other stakeholder’s capacity building, coaching and mentorship, including preparation of materials/manuals, facilitation and roll out of a training plan/calendar;
  • Ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team;
  • Good team leadership and conflict resolution skills, consensus team building, and adaptability;
  • Patience and understanding to work with and develop capacity of national staff;
  • Experience delivering programmes to tight deadlines;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision;
  • Experience working in security-sensitive environments and enforcement of team security protocols is an asset.
  • Application of computer and IT skills
  • Strong communication and writing skills;

Desirable qualifications

  • Fluency in written and spoken English language;
  • Ability and willingness to work in remote and isolated location with ever changing security scenarios
  • Experience working as a field-level project manager is highly desirable;
  • Working experience in South Sudan;
  • Experience working in challenging and insecure security environments.

Moreover, in this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Key stakeholders:

  • TCs, HoP, Area Manager, PMs, Team Leaders, Officers
  • WFP Team, FAO, FFP Consortium team, FSL Cluster Members
  • Relevant government authorities and Community Leaders

We offer

Duration: 1 year contract, renewable contract subject to Performance and Funding.

Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies graded as Band M.F level 2.

Start Date: asap

Duty Station: Bentiu (Unity State) – South Sudan

Reporting: This position reports to Area Manager

*Commitments:* DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

How to apply:

Applications
All applicants must send a cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English. The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position.

Please click on this link to apply: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=162105&DepartmentId=19091&SkipAdvertisement=true .

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15th August, 2021 and note that due to the urgent need to fill this position, recruitment can be finalized before closing date of applications.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

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Deputy Country Rep and Programmes Manager

 Arquitectura, FULL TIME  Comments Off on Deputy Country Rep and Programmes Manager
Jul 292021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 9 Aug 2021

Starting Salary: £35,785 – 37,134 per annum

Other Benefits include: 10% Mobility Allowance +10% Pension + Hardship Allowance (£3,000 per annum)

Rest and Recuperation every 8 weeks

Contract: 2 Years fixed term

Position Description

Job Profile

The Deputy Country Rep and Programme Manager deputises the Country Representatives and is a member of the South Sudan Country Management Team (CMT). In liaison with the Country Rep the postholder is responsible for strategic development and management of the humanitarian and development programmes portfolio of the country team. The postholder provides humanitarian and development expertise for CAFOD and Trócaire in Partnership (CTP) work in South Sudan. The postholder has the skills and experience to lead and manage complex and diverse programmes of work. S/he manages budgets and funding within the scope of their authority and is also responsible to proactively identify opportunities for scaling up our humanitarian and development programme work in South Sudan in order to effectively in respond to the scale and protracted nature of the ongoing crisis. S/he will have strong understanding and experience in Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods programming and resilience approaches.

The Deputy Country Rep and Programme Manager will be responsible for developing relationships with partners at strategic level in-country and formulating programme strategy as determined by the Country Strategy and Country Representative. The post holder is also responsible for building effective working relationships to foster learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising. The role also has a number of cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions to work with CAFOD’s Education, Communities & Supporters Fundraising, Finance, Media, Policy and Advocacy teams and with relevant counterparts in Trócaire.

Line managed by the Country Representative, this post is based in Juba but is expected to undertake frequent in-country travel and travel within the region and to the UK and Ireland (approximately 20 weeks per year) S/he would also be expected to deputise for the Country Representative, when the CR is absent from South Sudan. The post holder line manages the following but may be asked to take on wider management functions as needed:

  • Programme Quality Officer
  • Field coordinators (up to 2)
  • Programme Officer -Governance and Peace building
  • Programme Support Officer

Staff management may extend to larger teams depending on programme responses.

Key Responsibilities

To lead and manage the programme/s (50%):

  • Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the South Sudan programme, embedding a resilience and empowerment lens into all our programming. This should also include the integration of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR), emergency preparedness and early warning, Psychosocial support (PSS) and peace building activities.
  • Lead the country programme team in monitoring emerging humanitarian situations and programme trends, ensuring that regular Emergency Management Team (EMT) discussions take place with the CAFOD and Trócaire HQ humanitarian teams and the Country Representative to enable effective and timely responses, and keep relevant CTP staff and partners informed of the humanitarian situation, and emerging resilience approaches, techniques and methodologies
  • Lead programme design and proposal writing in support of the programme/country strategy, ensuring compliance to Programme Cycle Management is carried out to a high standard. This may include providing field level operational support including needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation, programme leadership and management to CTP staff, partner organisations and inter-agency teams responding to any humanitarian crises, if necessary, at very short notice, and for extended periods of time.
  • Promote the delivery of high quality and appropriate programmes that meet minimum international standards such as SPHERE, Red Cross NGO Code of Conduct, Core Humanitarian Standards, Caritas Internationalis Management Standards and country guidelines.
  • Work towards fulfilling CTP’s Vision, Mission and Values and CTP’s strategic plans.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes within agreed budgets and timeframes, in accordance with CTP’s values and working principles.
  • Identify and actively promote opportunities to build the capacity of partner organisations to deliver high quality programmes, and to promote the sustainability of their work including mentoring support to partner personnel.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality integrated programmes that include a resilience-based humanitarian assistance, risk reduction, woman and youth empowering lens delivered through CTP’s programmes.
  • Monitor programme impact based on programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plans, using this information to support decision making. This will include commissioning reviews and evaluations as appropriate and promote learning into the wider organisation.
  • In conjunction with the Programme Quality Officer lead and support the efforts of CTP in improving and developing the capacity of CTP staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation systems of projects and programmes to keep track of performance of projects and their impact.
  • When required be a part of CTP’s humanitarian department emergency response and surge capacity function in CTP’s designated areas of work including emergency responses coordinated by Caritas Internationalis.

Technical Support (20%)

  • Work with Cafod and Trócaire Resilience, Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) advisors in incorporating resilience, PSS activities and DRR into existing programmes. Provide technical support on resilience and empowerment approaches particularly for Women and Youth.
  • Engage the CR, Programme Coordinator South Sudan, and HQ Policy and advocacy teams, to ensure CTP’s policy and advocacy is coherent, effective and informed by our experiences and that of our partners.

Management Team (10%)

  • Be an active member of CTP country management team which is led by the CR,
  • Work in collaboration with Programme Quality Officer of CTP to ensure that CTP programmes are fully integrated into the country strategy, aligned to CTP’s corporate priorities,

Representation (10%):

  • Represent CTP externally, as prioritised by the Country Representative, in relationships with institutional donors, national Church and government representatives, donors, inter agency coordination fora and strategic partner organisations.
  • In liaison with Country Representative, provide effective collaboration with Caritas Internationalis (CI) and its member agencies, representing CTP where needed, and also liaising with relevant CIDSE agencies and working groups to build and strengthen relationships with sister agencies and agencies of strategic importance.
  • Ensure representation and participation of CTP in UN Cluster Coordination mechanisms in-country and other programme related working groups and networks of relevance to CTP work.
  • Develop supporter communications and work with the communications team in media, writing and undertaking interviews both on radio and TV.

Security Management (10%):

  • Undertake security risk assessments as appropriate and as delegated by the Country Representative, ensuring appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are implemented by all staff and visitors to mitigate risk in relation to humanitarian programmes and in accordance with the Country Security Plan.
  • Support partners to strengthen their understanding and practice of security risk management and ensure effective security-related communications to ensure CTP and partner staff well-being.
  • May act as security manager in absence of CR.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD and Trocaire recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CTP, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CTP will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Person Specification

Key Competencies

Essential CTP Core Requirements

Understanding our context

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Catholic Church, Demonstrates behaviour in line with CTP’s vision, mission and values

Working together

  • Skilled in working with people of varied backgrounds, cultures and abilities;
  • Builds collaborative relationships across CTP and with external partners, donors and suppliers

Making change happen

  • Can communicate complex issues simply and clearly to ensure understanding
  • Recognises what needs to be done, makes decisions and takes action– even in challenging circumstances

Essential Job Specific Requirements

  • Proven experience of managing and delivering humanitarian and resilience programmes through partner organisations
  • Experience in delivering operational emergency programmes within complex emergencies
  • Sound understanding of humanitarian policy and best practice (e.g. LEGS, SPHERE, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct)
  • Understanding of approaches to ensure accountability programme work towards intended beneficiary communities and commitment to CHS
  • Able to work with and develop the humanitarian capacity of local partner organisations/ national NGO’s
  • Delivers work within the context of an agreed programme framework, uses programme cycle management tools effectively;
  • Proactively monitors expenditure and is aware of current financial position; Strong budget management skills.
  • Good analytical skills, skills in review of documents and report writing.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Ability to work and travel in insecure environments and to manage one’s own personal security and the security of our partners
  • Good understanding of management principles and commitment to good management standards.

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Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit the CAFOD Website by the closing date.

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Health Program manager

 Finanzas, FULL TIME, Ingenieria Quimica  Comments Off on Health Program manager
Jul 292021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Save the Children
Closing date: 10 Aug 2021

Health Program Manager National Contract:

The Health Project Manager is responsible for quality programming, reporting, budgeting, planning, implementation and management.

The role holder provides overall technical oversight for the Health program in Abyei, Twic and Tonj which include supervision, monitoring & evaluation, finance and human resources, and ensuring donor compliance

Ensure effective involvement of relevant staff and other stakeholders in the planning process as appropriate

Provide management and technical support to health staff of Save the Children and partners at County level as appropriate. Ensure implementation of the agreed plan for the BHA project in compliance with Save the Children strategies and priorities. Ensure effective utilization of agreed M&E tools for monitoring quality and timely programme implementation and accountability; Contribute to programme development with required inputs from the field for new project proposals development. Produce timely and regular project reports (monthly/quarterly/annual) as required by both donor and SCI management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • At least two years of work experience after graduation. Registration with the medical board/council of the country of origin is a must and must be knowledgeable with obstetrical and medical emergencies to early identify and refer them
  • At least 2 years previous experience as a Program Manager in a humanitarian organization
  • Demonstrated experience in the management of budgets and personnel
  • Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and experience in report writing
  • Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with national health personnel in Southern Sudan
  • Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly work under pressure as required
  • Excellent management and staff management skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of other health team members.

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Akobo County
  • Knowledge of locally spoken languages will be an added advantage

Contract Duration: One Year

Location: South Sudan, Juba Office with regular field Travel.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YS50YW1iYS40ODA4Mi4xMjE4NUBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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Program Manager South Sudan

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Jul 272021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: HealthNet TPO
Closing date: 19 Aug 2021

JOB TITLE: Program Manager

LOCATION: Terekeka County, South Sudan

START DATE: 1st september 2021**

DURATION: 7 Months with possibility of extension based on availability of funds and performance

BACKGROUND

HealthNet TPO is a knowledge-driven, non-profit international organization established in 1992 that works in areas disrupted by war, disasters and poverty. Working together with local populations, we prioritize rehabilitation and sustainable healthcare development. Our mission is to strengthen communities, help them to regain control and maintain their health and wellbeing – including mental health – while at the same time strengthening national health care systems to ensure health needs are met. Our community interventions engage local people with local knowledge, and we are convinced that even the most vulnerable people have the inner strength to (re) build a better future for themselves. In doing so, we aspire to include and build the capacity of local organizations, communities and authorities. HealthNet TPO has country offices in Afghanistan, Burundi, South Sudan, and in the Netherlands where its main office is located.

HealthNet TPO’s program in South Sudan dates from 1996. The country office is located in Juba, with field offices in Terekeka, Raja, and Nyamlel. With funding from the Health Pooled Fund (HPF), HealthNet TPO is working in collaboration with County Health Departments (CHDs) in the counties of Terekeka, Raja and Aweil North and West to support the provision of essential healthcare service across health facilities and in communities. The main aim of the program is to support the strengthening of health systems and health services delivery for basic primary health care and secondary health care, with a particular focus on improving maternal and child care. In Terekeka County, we are acting as the lead in a consortium with Impact Health Organisation (IHO).

YOUR ROLE

The Program Manager is responsible for overall program cycle management of HPF programming in Terekeka County (Lot 2), including its scope, quality, schedules, risks, and representation at the state and county levels. With technical support from the Senior Public Health Advisor, the Program Manager will be based in Terekeka and will ensure the provision of quality health care services in health facilities and in the communities. This will be done in accordance with accepted guidelines of South Sudan and those provided by HPF within its program. The Program Manager will maintain a close working relationship with the County Health Department and the State Ministry of Health. The Program Manager will identify gaps in health services and take the necessary steps to address those gaps, provide technical oversight to field-based health staff and take accountability in the following areas:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

· Oversee the implementation of HPF program in Terekeka (Lot 2) and other health programs, ensuring that stated goals and objectives are met, that projects are monitored and evaluated, and that accurate and high quality reports are prepared and submitted on time, while contributing to delivering key performance indicators as required by donors

· Be responsible for close monitoring of local context developments, including security issues

· Participate in assessments, projects design and proposal writing. Prepare work plans, budgets and manage the grants in coordination with Senior Public Health Advisor and Head of Finance and Administration

· Ensure that HPF and other health programs are implemented in accordance with the donor’s program framework and principles: capacity building, partnership and integrated programming, promoting, participation and protecting rights as well as safeguarding

· Prevent and if necessary report and investigate fraud, corruption and misconduct within the HNTPO staff and partners

· Contribute to program quality through mentoring, training, supportive supervisons, QSC and QOC assessments

· Promote a culture of learning and documentation to ensure that field experiences and lessons are documented and used to advocate on behalf of the communities where we work

· Contribute to medical supply chain management, procurement of buffer stock and other commodities that facilitate smooth implementation of program activities

· Ensure program visibility, compliance and deliver key performance indicators and regulations as agreed by the donor

· Be responsible for the overall security of the team and assets in a changeable and volatile security environment, including initiating and organizing evacuation if necessary.

Financial Management

· Work with the Head of Finance and Administration to develop project expenditures and procurement plans. Support the team to implement work plans, ensuring compliance with HealthNet TPO and donor rules

· Review financial reports with health staff on a monthly basis, recommend actions to correct identified problems to finance team

· Recommend grant and budget revisions and realignments based on program needs to the Senior Public Health Advisor and Head of Finance and Administration.

Staff Management

· Manage, supervise and contribute to capacity-building of staff and CHD officials

· Set performance objectives to directly supervised staff and routinely monitor their performance

· Determine personnel needs for field-level activities, and in coordination wih the Senior Public Health Advisor, develop job descriptions and participate in the recruitment and onboarding process of staff in duty station

· Recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of health staff through consultation with the Senior Public Health Advisor and Head of Finance and Administration

· Develop and advise on ongoing education programs for supervised staff.

Coordination and representation

· Ensure integrated programming approach with other sectoral work and staff

· Represent HealthNet TPO in different fora in the scope of the duty station

· Represent HealthNet TPO to other health agencies, including the Ministry of Health (MOH), WHO, and non-governmental organizations, as requested by the Senior Public Health Advisor.

Other

· Respond to the program needs of HealthNet TPO team as appropriate and undertake any delegated responsibilities

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Senior Public Health Advisor**

Supervises: Program staff of the duty station

Coordinates with: Finance and Administration, Logistics and Procurement team**

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

· Health professional (MD, RN or PA, with an MPH is preferred) with strong public health background

· At least three years’ experience in coordinating and managing health programs in developing countries. Preference is given for candidates with previous experience in South Sudan and under HPF programming

· Background in situation analysis, health assessments and health program cycle management, including the utilization of tools such as the Logical Framework and Theory of Change

· Strong ability to support and build the capacity of national team and government staff

· Experience supervising multi-national staff in a complex and sometimes challenging setting

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to live and work under pressure in a remote environment

· Experience in grant management and proposal writing is preferred

· Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Epi-Info/SPSS, DHIS 2, Outlook, etc.

· Fluency in English. Arabic language skills or other languages spoken in South Sudan are an advantage.

· Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure, flexibility, sense of humor.

ADDITIONAL JOB SPECIFICATIONS

· We offer a fair salary ranging between 3000 and 3200 Euros per month and a competitive package including accommodation, living and holiday allowances

· This is a full-time position, based on a 40-hour work week from Mondays to Fridays (8.00 am to 5.00pm (including 1 hour lunch break)**

· This is a non-dependent position

· Willingness and ability to live in a harsh environment with basic facilities

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter and a detailed CV in English as a single document with contact details of 3 referees to: recruitment@hntpo.org by 19th August 2021. When applying include the following title in the email subject line: Program Manager South Sudan.

Please note that your application should not exceed 5 pages.

NOTE: Due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed on rolling basis until the position is filled that this position may be filled before the deadline.

HealthNet TPO provides equal opportunities for employment. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Senior Programme Manager

 FULL TIME, Recursos Humanos  Comments Off on Senior Programme Manager
Jul 242021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Nonviolent Peaceforce
Closing date: 6 Aug 2021

Job Title: Senior Programme Manager.

Function: Management

Job Group: Programme

Duty Station: Juba with frequent travel to field locations

Administrative Line Manager: Head of Programme

Technical Line Manager: Head of Programme

Line Management Responsibility: Managing Programme Managers

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Program Manager plays a leading role in ensuring overall program coordination, quality and impact. The SPM also ensures that programs are evidence and needs driven, monitored closely and funded appropriately. Reporting to Director of Programme, the SPM is a member of the South Sudan Senior Management Team, and supervises a team of program managers.

ABOUT US

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic international, non-governmental organization which works to reduce violence and protect civilians in situations of violent conflict and its aftermath, mostly through the deployment on the ground of multinational teams of civilians.

In South Sudan, NP has 15 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in direct protection, child protection, women peace and security, and social cohesion. The expansion of NP program in South Sudan would require a qualified Senior Programme Manager (SPM) who would be in charge of Project Cycle Management of all projects run in South Sudan. This requires high level of PCM experience.

The Senior Programme Manager should be able to provide strategic overview and scrutiny utilizing leadership and management skills and understanding of projects and programmes maturity, and complementarity. The SPM should be able to understand the wider objectives of Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) programme and have credibility with the environment and be able to influence others.

The Senior Programme Manager at this level would be expected to oversee a multiple project with mid-level risk or complexity. The project would rely on a number of external partners for its successful delivery, managing tight timeline with some flexibility.

ABOUT YOU

The SPM provides leadership in the design and delivery of NP programme, including mobilization and stewardship of resources and program quality and accountability, while upholding the principles outlined in the Core Humanitarian Standards. The SPM is responsible for the quality of programme delivery, the development of in-country expertise in each UCP Project, as well supporting the capacity development of both national and international staff. S/he establishes clear communications and direction for all programme staff, participates actively in program development, management, coordination, and strategy meetings with other members of the senior management team. The SPM actively engages with partners and stakeholders affect NP’s projects at national level.

The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention leadership and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.

  • Programme strategy development (30%)

Lead on overall programme strategy development through consultations with technical leads and country leadership staff to support strategic growth. Remain informed of humanitarian response and funding trends in country, and provide regular updates on these trends.

  • Management of Programme Team (30%)

Manage NP’s programme staff and ensure that all staff have relevant work plan, job description and that performance reviews take place. Ensure that NP’s management principles are disseminated and adequately applied.Ensure that NP policies and procedures are implemented.

  • Programme development, contribution (15%)

Lead on programme development with colleagues in country program to identify funding opportunities and develop competitive, responsive proposals that are in line with country strategy and compliant with donors. Ensure that all internal and external reports are provided in a timely fashion in collaboration with relevant staff.

  • Finance and administration (15%)

Coordinate with NP’s support services and Program Development to ensure that budgets are designed in accordance with needs. Ensure that expenditure are planned and properly managed through regular budget reviews, BVAs, flag out any under or over spending and propose corrective measures.

  • Representation (10%)

Attend coordination meeting in coordination with Director of Programs; with Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; national level working groups, Protection cluster local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation as required.

Experience and technical competencies

  • At least 7 years of international experience in an INGO Senior Management Position, with at least 5 years of experience in complex emergencies
  • At least 4 years management experience in large scale programmes
  • Proven experience in strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in protection, human rights, peace building, social cohesion, women peace and security.
  • Experience with range of donors including USAID/BHA, SSHF, UNHCR, EU, SDC and ECHO
  • Experience in working with national and international NGOs and local/government authorities
  • Results-oriented management experience of a large, diverse and dynamic team, with strong leadership skills
  • Practical and proven skills in negotiation and conflict resolution with a wide range of stakeholders essential
  • Knowledge of refugee, IDPs, returnees, IHL, issues and related policies
  • Analytical and problem solving skills and an ability to work independently and with a team needed
  • University degree with advanced training/courses either in management, international relations, development studies, or other related field.
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written. Female and Arabic speaking candidates are strongly desired

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education, Knowledge and Experience

  • Post secondary education in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security or related
  • 5-7 years work experience in human security, refugee or civilian protection.
  • 3-5 years management experience in complex security environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation
  • Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security and political contexts

Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

  • Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data
  • Ability to manage information with discretion
  • Demonstrable conflict analysis skills, identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies

Interpersonal:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to team and to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Solutions focused, creative problem solver
  • Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police and non state actors
  • Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level
  • Flexibility and adaptability

English Language:

  • Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information

Information Technology:

  • Good skills in Microsoft Office applications. Hardware IT skills a definite asset

Other Specialized Requirements

  • This position will have to travel occasionally to remote field sites, including locations with no electricity or running water with limited access to communications.
  • This field site is a complex security environment where conditions change rapidly – experience in insecure environments is essential to success in this position

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY

  • Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to visit our website https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=46&source=aWQ9MjE%3Da and submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • The closing date for applications is Friday, 6th August 2021.
  • Candidates may be selected before the closing date, apply early.
  • As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before participating in an interview.

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WASH Advisor

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Jul 242021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Medair
Closing date: 21 Oct 2021

Role & Responsibilities

Develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the WASH components of the country programme; to provide capacity building for national and international staff; lead on all WASH elements of proposals and reports; coordinate and network at senior level with national and regional WASH authorities and other NGOs; champion best practice (international and Medair) in all WASH programmes.

Project Overview

Multi-sector relief and rehabilitation programme including: provision of primary and emergency health care, water and sanitation, distribution of non-food items and emergency shelter to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations of South Sudan.**

Workplace & Conditions

Field based position in Juba, South Sudan with occasional field travels. Take a look at Medair’s work in South Sudan.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

October 2021. Full time, 24 months.

Key Activity Areas

Technical Design and Oversight

  • Responsible for the overall quality and performance of all Medair South Sudan WASH programmes.
  • In close liaison with GSO WASH Advisor on matters of programme quality, objectives, and design and for all programmes related WASH technical advice.
  • Define the country level scope for the WASH programmes based on beneficiary needs, Medair experience and best practices as well as donor requirements in collaboration with the GSO WASH Advisor.
  • Provide technical support to the WASH teams in all project sites, including the evaluation and impact analysis of current projects and the writing of donor proposals and reports.
  • Research and recommend appropriate technologies for use in country WASH programmes.
  • Initiate and/or lead WASH Technical Working Groups (TWG). Ensure technical cohesion between the various country WASH programmes.

Quality Management

  • Responsible for ensuring all WASH project implementation is according to Medair policy and compliant with Medair, donor, South Sudanese and international guidelines, policies and standards.
  • Ensure sectoral integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices as outlined in Sphere guidelines, and Medair South Sudan guidelines to ensure quality of projects in liaison with Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Health and Nutrition Advisors, and under advice of GSO WASH Advisor.
  • Recommend, review or develop WASH technical guidelines in liaison with GSO WASH Advisor.

Staff Management and Leadership

  • Support technical development of WASH staff by identifying or developing training opportunities.
  • Support WASH PM and PC with appropriate technical knowledge when recruiting WASH staff.
  • Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members and beneficiaries.

Coordination

  • Liaise with stakeholders: beneficiaries, ministries, local government officials, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNOCHA) and NGOs, on overall WASH coordination for South Sudan.
  • Monitor the project performance and make necessary recommendations.
  • Identify and initiate corrective action related to changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs in consultation with senior management.
  • Ensure that good relationships are maintained and that Medair’s values are understood.
  • Represent Medair to donor representatives when required, particularly for technical input.

Communication

  • Responsible for input to all WASH external reports and proposals for the Country Programme.
  • Responsible for providing accurate and timely feedback regarding all WASH technical and programme issues to Project Managers, Deputy Country Directors, Country Director and GSO WASH Advisor.
  • Liaison for the Medair GSO WASH Advisor for all WASH related questions and issues.
  • Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with the team members, so as to uphold a spirit of unity and mutual respect.

Logistics & Finance

  • Ensure quality and technical specifications of all WASH-specific supplies procured.
  • Assist/advise the project managers in development of WASH project budgets, in collaboration with senior management and WASH Project Managers. Review field expenditures above USD 5,000.

Security Management

  • Adhere to the security guidelines employed by Medair on site and when travelling.
  • Provide advice and support on security related issues while on field trips when required.

Team Spiritual Life

  • Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
  • Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
  • Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

  • University degree in a WASH-related field (eg. civil engineering, hydrogeology/hydrology).
  • Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

  • 2 years professional experience in WASH in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context.
  • Technical experience with WASH infrastructure (e.g. latrine designs, borehole installation, hand pump repair, and construction of hand dug wells) and software/training (behaviour change communication).
  • Understanding and appreciation of the links between the hardware and behaviour change.
  • Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

How to apply:

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

a) Medair organisational values.

b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

c) Key Profiles & Benefits Package provided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).

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

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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Program Manager I – Market Dev. & Cash Transfer, South Sudan

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Jul 232021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Closing date: 20 Aug 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Manage and provide technical oversight of the development and implementation of themarket and cash delivery system for the USAID/BHA Multi-Year Emergency Food Assistance program to serve food insecurity households in South Sudan. The program is intended to complement and integrate with existing USAID programming in the same sectors and target areas, including leveraging resources from the WFP and FAO pipelines. You will coordinate with DRR and other sectors and follow up the targeting and implementation of cash for asset activities and lead market-based activities. Together with the program’s technical team, you will be based in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State and conduct regular field visits to remote and insecure field locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
  • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project management experience in cash-based programming and market development is highly desirable.
  • Experience engaging with partner organizations.
  • Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
  • MEAL skills and experience preferred.
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Required Languages – Fluent in written and spoken English
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to at least 50 %.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise the senior market and cash program officer.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, Program Manager II- Livelihoods, Program Manager I- Social Cohesion, Finance and Operations Manager, Program Manager I- MEAL, technical and program teams, programs and operations management teams.
External: WFP (including SCOPE team), FAO, VSF-G, financial service providers, peer agencies, state food security and livelihoods and cash working group clusters, local government authorities and Collaborative Cash Deliver Platform,
Basic Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in International Development, International Relations or in the field of agricultural economics or rural development required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
? Integrity
? Continuous Improvement & Innovation
? Builds Relationships
? Develops Talent
? Strategic Mindset
? Accountability & Stewardship
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
*Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibiliti es associated with the position.*** Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

How to apply:

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Deputy Director – Programs

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Jul 232021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Closing date: 20 Oct 2021

As a member of the Country Program Senior Management Team, the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) provides overall leadership in the development, management, oversees the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP), and manages growth of IRC’s programming portfolio in South Sudan, with particular emphasis on responsiveness to clients’ needs, program quality and impact. The DDP will ensure that capacity building of national non-governmental partners is prioritized as part of IRC South Sudan long term strategy.

In close coordination with the Country Director, the DDP will build and sustain strong donor relationships, ensuring a diverse and sustainable portfolio that adequately covers funding needs across all program sectors of the Country Program.

Based in Juba, South Sudan, the DDP will have dual reporting to the Country Director and the Deputy Regional Director (DRD). The DDP directly supervises Technical Coordinators (TC) who are responsible for proposal development, program quality and grants management. This position has close working relationships with the Deputy Diretor of Operations (DDO), the Deputy Director for Finance (DDF), the HR Coordinator as well as field-based staff. The DDP position in South Sudan is unaccompanied and requires extensive in-country and occasional regional travel.

Key areas of accountability

1. Program Strategy, Design and Fundraising

• Provide leadership in the design and implementation of the South Sudan Program Strategic Action Plan (SAP).

• Ensure together with TCs, and HQ-based Technical Unit staff, that project design reflects IRC program quality standards and industry best practices.

• Implement South Sudan’s Partnership Strategy, ensuring more sustainable long term programming that allows for capacity strengthening of a variety of local and national institutions in line with the Grand Bargain Agreement.

• Lead efforts for sustainable program growth, proactively identifying opportunities for new programming initiatives and emphasizing multi-year funding to support them.

• Provide leadership support to the program and grants teams to develop competitive, evidence-based and cost-effective funding applications.

• Provide guidance, strategies and tools to ensure that programming choices are based on needs assessment findings (primary & secondary data) and analysis, input from communities, a thorough understanding of context, technical best practices, and operational viability.

• Formulate integrated programming initiatives so that technical sectors complement each other and promote mainstreaming of protection principles, diversity and gender-responsive approaches.

2. Program Management – Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Provide overall leadership and management of IRC South Sudan’s program portfolio, ensuring strategically coherent program direction, well-managed growth, and compliance with IRC and donor regulations.

• Continually seek out ways to build the capacities of program team members, individually and collectively.

• Ensure that regular and meaningful Program Cycle Management meetings are held for each grant and all issues requiring management decisions are flagged in a timely manner for resolution.

• Ensure that detailed, realistic and feasible project implementation plans are developed, and modified as needed, in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) and Field Coordinators.

• Regularly travel to the field to visit projects and regularly review progress against indicators.

• Coordinate with other members of SMT on appropriate management, compliance and performance standards, as well as effective systems for budget management, knowledge management and risk management.

• Put accountability mechanisms in place for client feedback.

• Support program staff to collect, document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, incorporating these into new project designs.

• With programming staff, develop effective and appropriate M&E plans, including methodologies and tools to strengthen the quality of data collection, analysis and reporting.

• Review M&E and accountability data with program staff to identify and address areas for operational improvement.

3. Grant Financial Management

• In coordination with finance and operations, oversee grants to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

• In collaboration with finance and operations, contribute to the development and periodic reforecasting of the annual operating budget.

• In collaboration with the DDO and DDF, ensure that program staff are well trained to properly manage project budgets.

• Meet with program, grants, operations and finance staff regularly to review budget spending reports.

• Mitigate risk by collaborating with the Finance Department to ensure that program staff fully understand financial and administrative processes involved in project budget cycles.

• Ensure that risks limiting achievement of objectives are reported and rapidly addressed.

4. Staff Management and Development

• Create a supervisory environment focused on the achievement of team and individual results that emphasizes the importance of learning, productivity, accountability and openness.

• Communicate regularly with staff and promote positive conflict resolution among team members.

• Provide guidance and supervision to Technical Coordinators and the Grants team; discuss job expectations, set objectives, provide regular, timely and thoughtful coaching, feedback on expectations, performance assessment, and professional development for all direct reports, while making sure that they do the same for their direct reports.

• Build capacities of program staff in key project management principles, tools and approaches and ensure that these new skills are utilized on the job.

• Manage recruitment, hiring and development of high-performing national staff to assume greater levels of responsibility.

• Provide leadership support for the successful implementation of and adherence to the IRC Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.

• Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct.

• Promote constructive, collegial teamwork between program and operations staff.

5. Representation and Communication

• Enhance IRC South Sudan’s profile among relevant stakeholders: donors, national and local government partners, international and national NGOs, etc.

• Act as the focal point for program-related communication between IRC country programs in the region and global offices.

• Oversee programmatic inputs to advocacy efforts both in-country and globally

Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree in international relations, development studies or relevant discipline

• Must have at least six years of international management experience, including technical staff supervision.

• Must be experienced in the development of sustainable approaches to programming through local and national partners.

• Demonstrated success managing programs with 800+ employees in multiple locations within the region or global environment required.

• Strong experience is required in the management of humanitarian and recovery projects, including specific skill in people management, program budget management, project cycle management and donor relations (proposal negotiation, reporting, and donor compliance).

• Excellent written and verbal skills in the English language

• Experience managing programs financed by US government agencies, USAID/OFDA, DFID, EU, UN, foundations and private donors a must, with previous experience in competitive RFA/P environments a plus.

• Proven ability to manage a wide variety of projects to completion on time, within budget, and with the anticipated results.

• Demonstrated successful leadership experience with a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting, including active mentoring and coaching.

• Extensive experience with monitoring and evaluation tools and systems for complex programs

Key Competencies:

• Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the senior management team. Must have a validated track-record of proactively identifying and communicating potential problems and proposing solutions.

• Must be able to function effectively in a complex work environment, setting appropriate priorities and handle competing priorities and pressure

• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional patience and be able to interact, partner and thrive in a diverse emergency environment

• Committed to staff training and development and effective at facilitation

• Be responsive to needs expressed by programs, finance and operations staff as well as by implementing partners

Working environment:

Security level: Orange. The situation in the country is generally calm but can be tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting.

The position is based in Juba and is unaccompanied. 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 workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Equality, Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In adherence to these values, the IRC implements and policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Safeguarding, Harassment Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation, among others.

All IRC Staff are expected to behave respectfully at all times, and to be able to work with a diverse workforce without discriminating anyone on the basis of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, origin, religion or beliefs and other aspects of identity.

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Duty of Care Framework Development

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Jul 222021
 

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Countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, United States of America
Organization: Invisible Children
Closing date: 30 Jul 2021

1. Background

Invisible Children is an international non-governmental organization working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. It is based in Washington, D.C. with offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Central African Republic and South Sudan and works with civil society, international organizations, and especially with central African communities directly affected by armed group violence to develop locally led violence prevention strategies, reunite families affected by conflict, and provide world-class conflict analysis.

In our country programs we work in partnership with local organizations to support vulnerable population (women, youth and community groups) in their efforts to build peace and respond to the impact of the war, by identifying and addressing safety and peace-building needs that are specific to different communities. Invisible Children is particularly focused on understanding and addressing the relationships between gender, peace and security across a range of contexts to inform peacebuilding policy and programming.

Invisible Children and our partners often work with highly vulnerable individuals and therefore it is essential that staff and partner capacity is backed up by a strong duty of care framework) that could be caused through the delivery of programs or interventions.

In order to ensure we are meeting our due diligence toward Invisible Children and partner staff, as well as project participants in the communities in which we work, Invisible Children is seeking to develop a duty of care framework to enable us to integrate safety and security consistently in our approach and ways of working.

2. Objectives of the assignment

· To produce a Duty of Care framework which enables Invisible Children to address safety and security coupled with early assessment of risks associated with different environments allows for the development of appropriate safety and security measures.

· Produce a package that integrates security awareness and preparedness into global operations and project implementation. The pack should include a manual that can be used both internally and externally by staff and partners with minimal adaptation for context.

· To produce a ToT training pack and facilitator’s manual to be used by Security focal points in country offices.

· To provide to the staff with an overview of safety and security, the framework used for assessing risk, guidance for planning appropriate security and managing risks, and specific resources available to assist in the process.

· include information about situations staff might encounter and guidelines and best practices for managing risk on topics ranging from site selection to natural disasters to travel security (most likely DRC, CAR, Sudan and South Sudan).

3. Tasks

Based on the consultants’ experience, knowledge of best practices, and the sector’s new guidance and requirements, the consultant(s) will:

· Conduct a desk review of current safety and security and related policies, mechanisms and training materials and advise Invisible Children on areas for improvement to its current policies and guidelines.

· Gather information (via documents or interviews with country and HQ staff and partners) to understand our model of working, contexts and type of work we support.

· Develop a duty of care framework and training pack manual that can be used for staff and partners with minimal adaptation for context (including a facilitator’s guide, power point slides, case studies for discussion, etc.)

· Produce a ToT training pack and manual for security focal points in country offices (including how to conduct training for adult learners, areas where contextual adaptation is key and tips on adaptation).

· Lead in the development of recommended plans and guidelines for handling safety and security matters.

· Develop a final report with recommendations on staff and partner training frequency, refresher training, and further capacity development that may be needed based on observations and field visits.

4. Timeframe

The deliverables should be completed by September 10, 2021. Below is a tentative timeline highlighting the ideal time requirements, excluding travel time, however alternative time requirements can be proposed with justification.

Approximate time requirement

Activity

0.5 day

Initial briefing meeting with Invisible Children

1 day

Reading Invisible Children’s policies and the sector’s existing guidance, documentation and resources, as well as interviews with key staff and reading of key documents to understand our working models, type of programming we support and contexts in which we work.

1 day

Interviewing staff and partners in country 1

1 day

Interviewing staff and partners in country 2

10 days

Developing Duty of care framework, policies and training package

0.5 day

Feedback meeting with Invisible Children.

5. Confidentiality and authorship

Invisible Children will have exclusive ownership of all information generated by this consultancy. The consultant(s) may pass the information on to other parties in specific instances if Invisible Children agrees to this in advance. The consultant(s) will treat as confidential all information provided by Invisible Children about its work as part of this consultancy.

6. Management of consultant

The consultant(s) will work under the supervision of the Global Director of Operations and Compliance.

7. Person Specification Essential

· Availability for an estimated 15 days in August – September 2021.

· Experience working on situational Awareness, Safety and Security Guidance, In-country Security Management Plan, In-country Emergency Action Plan, In-country Monitoring and Briefings; Extreme-risk Country Pre-deployment Consultation in development and conflict-affected settings.

· Experience of supporting the strengthening of staff/partners’ capacities on security and safety and developing training packages.

· Excellent grasp of current best practices in terms of solutions for the humanitarian aid and development community.

· Experience in both home office and field-based leaders, as well as staff and support staff to build the knowledge and skills needed to meet duty of care, capacity building, and organizational resiliency and crisis management needs.

· Ability to write succinct, high-quality training manuals in excellent English to a tight deadline.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

· A short (maximum 5 pages) expression of interest outlining relevant experience and suitability for the consultancy and the methodology the consultant(s) would use for the assignment.

· CV

· Contact details for two referees

· An indicative budget covering daily rate(s) in US dollars.

Applications from a team of consultants are also welcome.

The above should be sent to jobs@invisiblechildren.com. **
The closing date for applications is July 30, 2021.**

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Safeguarding Framework Development

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Jul 222021
 

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Countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, United States of America
Organization: Invisible Children
Closing date: 30 Jul 2021

1. Background

Invisible Children is an international non-governmental organization working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. It is based in Washington, D.C. with offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Central African Republic and South Sudan and works with civil society, international organizations, and especially with central African communities directly affected by armed group violence to develop locally led violence prevention strategies, reunite families affected by conflict, and provide world-class conflict analysis.

In our country programmes we work in partnership with local organizations to support vulnerable population (women, youth and community groups) in their efforts to build peace and respond to the impact of the war, by identifying and addressing safety and peace-building needs that are specific to different communities. Invisible Children is particularly focused on understanding and addressing the relationships between gender, peace and security across a range of contexts to inform peacebuilding policy and programming.

Invisible Children and our partners often work with highly vulnerable individuals and therefore it is essential that staff and partner capacity is strengthened to safeguard against harm (intentional or non-intentional) that could be caused through the delivery of programmes or interventions.

In order to ensure we are meeting our duty of care toward Invisible Children and partner staff, as well as project participants in the communities in which we work, Invisible Children is seeking to develop a safeguarding framework to enable us to integrate safeguarding consistently in our approach and ways of working.

2. Objectives of the assignment

· To produce a Safeguarding framework which enables Invisible Children to address power dynamics and gender within our staff and partners in a self-reflective way, in order to change attitudes, build and strengthen a culture that prevents and reduces prevalence of abuse and inform on the consequences of abuse. The pack should include a manual that can be used both internally and externally by staff and partners with minimal adaptation for context.

· To produce a ToT training pack and facilitator’s manual to be used by Safeguarding focal points in country offices.

· To develop contextualized complaint mechanisms for community members and partners in several different contexts (most likely DRC, CAR, Sudan and South Sudan but this will be confirmed prior to commencement) through participatory methods and ensuring partners and stakeholders’ support and involvement.

3. Tasks

Based on the consultants’ experience, knowledge of best practices, and the sector’s new guidance and requirements, the consultant(s) will:

· Conduct a desk review of current safeguarding and related policies, complaint mechanisms and training materials and advise Invisible Children on areas for improvement to its current policies and guidelines.

· Gather information (via documents or interviews with country and HQ staff and partners) to understand our model of working, contexts and type of work we support.

· Develop a safeguarding framework and training pack manual that can be used for staff and partners with minimal adaptation for context (including a facilitator’s guide, power point slides, case studies for discussion, etc.)

· Produce a ToT training pack and manual for safeguarding focal points in country offices (including how to conduct training for adult learners, areas where contextual adaptation is key and tips on adaptation).

· Lead in the development of contextualized complaint mechanisms for community members and partners in a few contexts- most likely DRC, CAR Sudan and South Sudan, which can be adapted to other similar contexts.

· Develop a final report with recommendations on staff and partner training frequency, refresher training, and further capacity development that may be needed based on observations and field visits.

4. Timeframe

The deliverables should be completed by September 10, 2021. Below is a tentative timeline highlighting the ideal time requirements, excluding travel time, however alternative time requirements can be proposed with justification.

Approximate time requirement

Activity

0.5 days

Initial briefing meeting with Invisible Children

3 days

Reading Invisible Children’s policies and the sector’s existing guidance, documentation and resources, as well as interviews with key staff and reading of key documents to understand our working models, type of programming we support and contexts in which we work.

3 days

Interviewing staff and partners in country 1

3 days

Interviewing staff and partners in country 2

10 days

Developing Framework and training package

3 days

Developing complaints mechanism and draft plan for pilot.

0.5 days

Feedback meeting with Invisible Children.

5. Confidentiality and authorship

Invisible Children will have exclusive ownership of all information generated by this consultancy. The consultant(s) may pass the information on to other parties in specific instances if Invisible Children agrees to this in advance. The consultant(s) will treat as confidential all information provided by Invisible Children about its work as part of this consultancy.

6. Management of consultant

The consultant(s) will work under the supervision of the Global Director of Operations and Compliance.

7. Person specification Essential

· Availability for an estimated 23 days in August – September 2021.

· Experience working on child protection or safeguarding, gender, GBV and women’s rights in development and conflict-affected settings.

· Experience of community programming and work in partnership with local organizations to affect change (preferably in conflict affected contexts).

· Experience of supporting the strengthening of staff/partners’ capacities on safeguarding and developing training packages and activities.

· Excellent grasp of current best practices in terms of safeguarding.

· Understanding of safeguarding in the context of conducting research and research- related activities in programs (assessments, etc.).

· Ability to write succinct, high-quality training manuals in excellent English to a tight deadline.

8. Application procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

· A short (maximum 5 pages) expression of interest outlining relevant experience and suitability for the consultancy and the methodology the consultant(s) would use for the assignment.

· CV

· Contact details for two referees

· An indicative budget covering daily rate(s) in US dollars.

Applications from a team of consultants are also welcome.

The above should be sent to jobs@invisiblechildren.com. **
The closing date for applications is July 30, 2021.**

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

· A short (maximum 5 pages) expression of interest outlining relevant experience and suitability for the consultancy and the methodology the consultant(s) would use for the assignment.

· CV

· Contact details for two referees

· An indicative budget covering daily rate(s) in US dollars.

Applications from a team of consultants are also welcome.

The above should be sent to jobs@invisiblechildren.com. **
The closing date for applications is July 30, 2021.**

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Safeguarding Specialist

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Jul 222021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Relief International
Closing date: 22 Aug 2021

Position: Safeguarding Specialist

Reports: Country Director with technical reporting line to the Global Safeguarding Manager

Location: Juba – South Sudan, with travel to field offices in country

Duration: 6 months will possible extension

About RI:

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

RI believes that gender equality is a basic right for all people, and it is critical to directly address gender-based discrimination and promote gender equality in order to ensure sustainable development.

Position Summary:

As a member of the Senior Manager Team and under the supervision of County Director, the Safeguarding Specialist is responsible for leading the integration of Relief International safeguarding strategy into the country program. The Safeguarding Specialist will have direct liaison and support from the Global Safeguarding Manager based in the GSO team. The Safeguarding Specialist will play a key role in protecting RI staffs, adults in vulnerable situations and children from sexual exploitation, harassment, harm and abuse. They will be instrumental in embedding an organizational culture that is committed to protecting clients from harm.

The Safeguarding Specialist will also complete an annual risk assessment and safeguarding self-audits which maps the internal and external safeguarding risks present in their country, as well as details on legislation, support services etc.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Receive, report and support safeguarding incidents and concerns:

· Receive safeguarding concerns, assess the information to ascertain if immediate assistance is required.

· Report the incident to the GSO via the reporting mechanism.

· Carry out basic fact-finding/fact-checking with oversight from the Global Safeguarding Manager.

  • Where appropriate co-lead on investigations with the Safeguarding Team during investigations
  • Co-chair/lead meetings and/or panels regarding safeguarding incidents and communicate clearly with stakeholders, ensure risk management processes are undertaken, document all actions/decisions
  • Analyze and review reporting trends and themes in investigations in conjunction with the Global Safeguarding Manager

· Map and establish relationships with local support services and agencies to facilitate the referral of incidents

· Ensuring Country Director and SMT aware on our progress against the Country Safeguarding Strategy and taking appropriate actions as necessary.

Advocate for and raise awareness of safeguarding

· Contextualize Safeguarding awareness raising materials to ensure RI policies are understood in the South Sudanese context. This will include activities involving local leaders and councils in understanding ‘Safeguarding’ from the community context to strengthen local implementation of RI policies.

· Raise awareness with communities on the behaviour they should expect from RI staff and partners and how and when to report concerns.

· Raise awareness of safeguarding with staff and partners ensuring they understand their role and responsibility in protecting community members;

· Facilitate safeguarding workshops and training with communities, staff and partners

· Induct new staff ensuring they are socialized into the safeguarding policies and the safeguarding culture of the organization.

· Ensure the official Safeguarding Posters and other materials are displayed in all offices and programs

· Coordinate field focal points regarding requirements around awareness raising activities and support required

Lead the wider implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures and facilitate the structural embedding of safeguarding across country operations:

• Make sure that the Safeguarding Programme is aligned with existing commitments and standards for safeguarding in the humanitarian and development sector and is anchored in the ‘do no harm’ principle.

• Complete an annual country risk profiling exercise – mapping internal and external safeguarding risks.

• Lead an annual safeguarding self-audit – assessing how near or far the operation is from fulfilling its safeguarding commitments.

• Populate an annual safeguarding action plan. Using the findings of the self-audit to inform the actions to work towards in the following 12 months.

• Coordinate and work in partnership with other members of program delivery, including HR to ensure safeguarding is built into all aspects of country programs in with support of Global Safeguarding Manager

Learning & Development

· Assist in planning and delivering the safeguarding L&D interventions in collaboration with Human Resources department.

· Cooperate with the Program Managers to implement capacity building of the program staffs on safeguarding initiatives and motivate staff.

  • Works closely with each strategic lead and associated stakeholders to provide support and progresses the project plan;
  • Participates in external safeguarding networks to access resources and share best practice; i.e. Interaction PSEA group as the PSEA focal, Bond Safeguarding group, INGO Safeguarding Leads, Peer Safeguarding INGO group; and
  • Monitors, communicates, and reports on overall progress of the programme from safeguarding point of view and ensuring key stakeholders and senior leaders stay updated and informed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

  • A master’s degree or equivalent experience in a field related to humanitarian assistance and international development, law, political Science, development studies, gender studies, social work etc.
  • Knowledge on current legislation, statutory and other guidance with regards to safeguarding, child and adult protection,
  • 3‐5 years’ experience in protection and safeguarding program design and implementation in fragile context settings, experience in South Sudan would be desirable
  • Proven experience responding to and managing sensitive protection / safeguarding matters in a confidential manner
  • Experience developing protection and safeguarding resource materials, including guidance, tools, and best practices
  • Experience in providing training to staff on protection and safeguarding
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of organizational Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) policy
  • Knowledge of safeguarding investigation process and practice standards
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge on gender and diversity
  • Fluent spoken and written English.
  • Demonstrable coordination skills and able to build and sustain trust with individuals and teams.
  • A team builder with excellent people skills; culturally sensitive and has the ability and interest to identify and work with a multicultural team.
  • Previous experience in South Sudan a plus.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

§ Integrity

§ Adaptability

§ Collaboration

§ Inclusivity

§ Sustainability

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

This position is based in Juba, South Sudan and requires up to (40%) travel to field office locations within the country, and offers an opportunity to join a diverse and open workplace, with a team committed to inclusion, innovation, and personal development. We also offer:

· Self-contained living accommodation (own bedroom, kitchenette and sitting area) in a very safe shared compound in Juba.

· 6-week R&R cycle with a financial contribution towards the R&R costs

· Very competitive compensation, Danger Pay and daily post differential among other benefits

· Access to RI’s award-winning learning management system with a wide menu of training resources, and internal/external training courses. **

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a detailed CV and cover letter latest by August 20th 2021. We greatly appreciate your interest in working with RI, but we’ll only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. Due to the urgency of this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates interviewed prior to the closing date that may appear on any of the job boards where this vacancy is posted.

Relief International has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards Safeguarding. All employees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) ,Child Protection Policy and Human Trafficking Policy of Relief International.

RI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/M/F/D/V.

How to apply:

Interested applicants please follow this link to apply;

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=1686

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Health Program manager

 Finanzas, FULL TIME, Ingenieria Quimica  Comments Off on Health Program manager
Jul 212021
 

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Country: South Sudan
Organization: Save the Children
Closing date: 2 Aug 2021

Health Program Manager National Contract:

The Health Project Manager is responsible for quality programming, reporting, budgeting, planning, implementation and management. The role holder provides overall technical oversight for the Health program in Abyei, Twic and Tonj which include supervision, monitoring & evaluation, finance and human resources, and ensuring donor compliance, Ensure effective involvement of relevant staff and other stakeholders in the planning process as appropriate. Provide management and technical support to health staff of Save the Children and partners at County level as appropriate. Ensure implementation of the agreed plan for the HPF project in compliance with Save the Children strategies and priorities. Ensure effective utilization of agreed M&E tools for monitoring quality and timely programme implementation and accountability. Take lead in coaching, technical advice and other capacity building methodologies or inputs for the national staff and county health department staffs that are implementing the program

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Qualified health professional; MD, Nurse and Clinical officer (MPH preference) with at least five years of relevant health experience preferably in INGOs
  • At least two years of work experience after graduation. Registration with the medical board/council of the country of origin is a must and must be knowledgeable with obstretrical and medical emergemcies to early identify and refer them
  • Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of other health team members.
  • Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with national health personnel in Southern Sudan
  • Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly work under pressure as required
  • Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and experience in report writing
  • Carry out any other responsibility as may be requested by his or her immediate supervisor.**Desirable**
  • Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organisation is a plus
  • Previous experience working within the region of Southern Sudan
  • Excellent computer skills to allow reporting and representation
  • Knowledge of locally spoken languages will be an added advantage
  • Ability to remain calm and to be diplomatic, both with the local health authorities and with the community as well as fellow staff
  • Good organisational skills, report writing and supervision of other staff

Contract Duration: 5 Months

Location: South Sudan, Juba Office with regular field Travel.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YS50YW1iYS4yMDkzMi4xMjE4NUBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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