The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

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

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Trainer will report to the Protection Manager and will be responsible for training all associated IRC staff in psycho-social support methodology. He/she is also responsible for creating curriculum/work plan for psycho-social groups including youth, women and girls groups and co-leading them during the initial meetings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Support

• Create PSS training curriculum for internal IRC staff

• Conduct training on PSS methodologies to required IRC staff
• Create a contextualized curriculum for 12 week youth program
• Co-lead up to 7 one hour PSS group sessions per week
• Track attendance and trends across all groups to inform a final report
• Participate in coordination meetings as requested by Protection Manager
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Protection Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in appropriate field or in international law, human rights law, international relations, social sciences,
• At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years implementing similar programs in emergency and conflict contexts;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training and curriculum development
• Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the South Sudan context as well as conflict sensitivity
• Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills
• Fluency in English
• Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Security level orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
• Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites, accommodation ranges from tents to traditional huts to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual's responsibility.
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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§ Project Cycle Management

§ Project implementation:

§ Plan the various stages of project implementation;

§ Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;

§ Manage project finances, logistics and materials;

§ Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;

§ Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;

§ Project reporting requirements:

§ Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;

§ Provide Relevant Technical Expertise

§ Ensure external representation of INTERSOS in EiE;

§ Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities: Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;

§ Representation vis-à-vis Donors: Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Project Manager;

§ Representation vis-à-vis international organizations: Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies and all other inter-governmental institutions; Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required.

§ Advanced university degree in humanitarian studies or equivalent field experience;

§ Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in EiE;

§ Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including INEE, the humanitarian system, donors, security and program management; Ability to prepare concept papers, project proposals and reports in accordance with the standards required by INTERSOS and donors.

§ Good communication skills in English; English mandatory, Italian/Arabic are an asset

§ Computer and admin/finance skills;

§ Strong representation and negotiation skills;

§ Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills;

§ Donor compliance and reporting;

Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.

Desiderable Competencies:

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Leading and Supervising
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Deciding and Initiating Action

General Description of the Programme:
GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985. Initially GOAL’s activities in Southern Sudan took the form of short term emergency interventions, but 1998, with the opening of a permanent base in Twic County, Warrap State, saw a move to longer term interventions. GOAL South Sudan currently operates programmes in Warrap, Upper Nile, and the Abyei Administrative Area.

GOAL South Sudan’s interventions have expanded in recent years to include a more integrated Primary Health Care approach, including, curative primary health care, based on the management of primary health clinics; preventative health care including HIV/AIDS messaging, malaria control and hygiene promotion; nutrition and food security, water and sanitation engineering and clinic construction/rehabilitation.

In response to the on-going humanitarian crisis in South Sudan GOAL has set up an emergency response programme in Upper Nile State. The current programme is concentrated in the 6 counties of Baliet, Akoka, Melut, Maiwut, Ulang and Longochuk and was started as a response to the influx of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) from this area following significant fighting in the region in the first few months of this year. GOAL is currently implementing an emergency health programme which provides community health, nutrition, curative care, and water and sanitation support to conflict affected populations in Upper Nile State.

Maiwut is a hard to reach site where GOAL has taken on the role of the lead health NGO with 10 clinics, and an emergency nutrition response. GOAL is also implementing a comprehensive nutrition programme in the neighbouring county of Longochuk and this role would include the management of this project.

Overall Objectives of the position:
To provide all necessary logistical support to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to GOAL’s logistics procedures and to provide full support to Area Coordinator.

Reporting Lines
The position holder will be reporting to Area Coordinator (AC); Logistics Coordinator (LC) will provide technical support

Key Duties
• Line management of the logistics team in your location
• Stock management
• Coordination of site procurement and supply chain
• Oversee management of fleet and generators
• Ensure that the site has the appropriate IT and communication systems support
• Oversee compound management in accordance with GOAL security protocols
• Deputise for the AC in the AC’s absence
• Ensure that GOAL logistics policies and procedures as outline in GOAL Logistics Manual are rigorously followed
• Train and build capacity of local logistics staff members in best practice, GOAL logistics procedures, systems and management
• Submission of periodical reports to LC and AC as outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual and internal Management reporting system.
• Liaison with local authorities as appropriate for the benefit of GOAL
• Liaison with GOAL logistics staff in other sites as appropriate

Essential Requirements
• At least 1 years’ experience in logistics, finance, administration or related field, preferably in a field environment
• Proven management ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions
• Understanding and acceptance of the varying standards required and the problems inherent within the context of work in a developing country
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particular emphasis on Excel)

Desirable
• Qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of budget development and monitoring
• Experience in logistics for the support of humanitarian and recovery contexts, as well as development programmes
• Ability to speak / write in Arabic

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

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Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Coordinator

Duty Station:Juba, with frequent travel to field sites

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for a CCCM Coordinator with overall responsibility for ensuring DRC’s approaches to camp and site management in South Sudan meet international standards and best practice, harmonizing approaches within the IDP and refugee responses, and providing technical support to Camp Managers.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is providing assistance to conflict affected populations, through our presence and operations in most major humanitarian emergencies. In support of our objective to continue delivering high quality assistance, DRC is offering the opportunity for motivated, experienced and dedicated professionals, to join one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGO’s.

Since the outbreak of violence in South Sudan in December 2013, fighting has continued despite several attempts at a peace agreement. Currently 1.4 million people have been displaced from their homes and tens of thousands killed. 95,000 civilians are currently seeking refuge inside UNMISS bases across the country. DRC has been working, since the start of the crisis, providing camp management in three locations, Bentiu in Unity State, Malakal and Melut in Upper Nile states. In addition to this DRC is managing refugee camps in Ajoung Thok, Unity State and Maban, Upper Nile State.

About the job

The CCCM Coordinator will support the six Camp Managers to ensure that DRC is providing high quality camp management in accordance with international standards and best practice. The CCCM Coordinator will also ensure that there is a sharing of experiences, lessons learned, and good practice across the diversity of sites managed by DRC South Sudan. The CCCM Coordinator will be expected to draw on DRC’s wider camp coordination camp management experiences in other countries. The CCCM Coordinator will support the roll out and strengthening of communication and complaints mechanisms, and improved accountability to beneficiaries. The CCCM Coordinator will attend the national CCCM cluster and relevant working groups, ensuring information flow to and from field sites. The CCCM Coordinator will provide technical advice as required and troubleshoot issues arising in camp management. The incumbent will also coordinate and lead on CCCM strategy development. The CCCM Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Programmes and M&E Coordinator to ensure that all camp management activities are being appropriately monitored and evaluated.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities:

· Actively participate in national CCCM cluster and provide support to State co-lead/s as appropriate;

· Provide technical support to County CCCM Focal points;

· Ensure information sharing, lesson learning and standardization of camp management approaches, as appropriate, across DRC sites;

· Technical quality assurance of CCCM reports, donor reports and other documents;

· Coordinate development of DRC Protection of Civilians Site strategy;

· Advocate and guide advocacy on CCCM issues;

· Provide technical support and supervision to the DRC Camp/Site Managers;

· Identify gaps and needs in camp management programme in DRC sites;

· Work with Camp Managers to ensure representative governance and leadership structures, and improve capacity and accountability of Camp Management Committees and other community groups through trainings, workshops and close coordination;

· Support Camp Managers to facilitate protection mainstreaming in camp management;

· Support Camp Managers to strengthen communication with communities, identify beneficiary information needs and provide guidance in developing information and awareness-raising materials and activities, with beneficiary participation, and strengthening communication and complaints mechanisms;

· Promote a participatory approach (engagement of affected population) to camp management and service provision in the camps/sites;

· Develop a CCCM data collection and management system as required;

· Support the design of assessments and participate/ lead the implementation of assessments for relevant topics;

· Participate in multisector refugee response cluster as required;

· Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within South Sudan.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Mandatory qualifications:

· At least 8 years’ proven and successful track record of humanitarian experience, including in a camp setting;

· Direct experience and/or broad knowledge of themes relevant to conflict-affected or post-conflict countries,;

· Strong knowledge of CCCM;

· Experience working as a camp manager;

· Ability to work effectively as an integral part of multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and to work with a wide range of counterparts, and other partners;

· Proven coordination skills;

· University degree in a relevant discipline;

· Demonstrated experience in working to tight deadlines, and managing pressure;

· Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;

· Self-motivated and able to work with minimum guidance;

· Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferable qualifications:

· Prior experience in South Sudan;

· Prior experience with DRC camp management;

· Knowledge of protection mainstreaming in camp management;

· Experience in accountability to beneficiaries and communication with communities.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract with a three month probation period, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.

You must be available to start work immediately and be willing and able to work in the field at least 50% of the time, in comfortable but basic accommodation.

The position is at A10 in DRC’s salary scale. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close October 22nd, 2014.Please note, as these position are urgent, applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organisation. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians victims of marginalisation and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PU-AMI relies on 30 years of field experience in 50 countries in crisis, as well as on the complementarity of its medical and non-medical expertise, to adapt its programs to each context and to the real needs of the most vulnerable populations. The association leads in average 250 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PU-AMI is providing assistance to around 3 million people in 19 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and France.

As part of our activites, we are looking for a Country Representative _ Strategic Positionning in South Sudan.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Emergency Department (HED) at HQ, the main objectives of the South Sudan (SSU) Country Representative are the following:

• Develop a clear analysis of humanitarian needs’ coverage gaps including geographical, sectoral and target communities priorization
• Develop a clear analysis of funding opportunities related to the identified gaps
• Develop, if relevant, recommendations and methodologies for the conduction of in-depth technical assessments
• Develop a network of relevant and reliable contacts among the main external stakeholders linked to humanitarian interventions (NGO, UN agencies, donors, authorities, suppliers…)
• Evaluate the relevance and feasibility of the deployment of a PU-AMI intervention in the country and provide linked recommendation and positioning strategy / intervention propositions

Safety & Security : S/he is responsible for the safety & security of all PU-AMI staff and resources within the country

Needs’ Assessment and Strategic positioning :S/he is responsible for the proper analysis of the humanitarian situation in the country, the identifications of uncovered needs, the suggesting of conduction of in-depth assessments and the drafting of strategic positioning and project concept papers.

Human Resources : S/he manages all PU-AMI staff in the country including needs’ identification, recruitment

Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring :S/he, with the direct support of the Head of Emergency Department at HQ, ensures that logistical and administrative practices used by the team in-country respects PU-AMI procedures and templates. S/he is the responsible in fine of all logistics, administrative and financial elements at country level.

Representation :S/he represents the association in its relations with partners, donors,the media and different authorities. S/he builds up a strong and comprehensive network of relevant and reliable external stakeholders.

Relations with Headquarters : S/he is the link between the country team and HQ.

Please send your complete application (CV + cover letter) to: recrutement@pu-ami.org with the following subject title: "South Sudan-Country Representative"

South SudanNGO Forum Secretariat

The South Sudan NGO Forum Secretariat supports the work of the NGO Steering Committee as elected representatives of the South Sudan NGO Forum, which currently includes over 140 international NGO members and over 110 national NGO members. The NGO Secretariat exists for the purpose of: coordination; information sharing; advocacy; policy/position paper production; engagement with Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS), donors and UN; and engagement on other vital issues regarding the operational environment, humanitarian relief, recovery and development.

Primary Functions:

The Security Information Analyst (SIA) Consultant is required as a result of the growth of the NGO Forum, both in terms of the number of operating NGOs and staff members, but also in terms of needs arising from the increasingly complex operating environment in South Sudan. The SIA consultant supports the work of the NGO Forum on issues relating to the safety and security of NGO staff and operations. Although the consultancy will have an emphasis on information management and analysis, the SIA consultant is expected to provide coverage for the NGO Security Focal Point Consultant when s/he is travelling in the field or out of the country.

For further information, please see job description attached or go to the South Sudan NGO Forum website:

http://southsudanngoforum.org/contact-2/recruitment/

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

Please note, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Complete the application form, send a CV and a letter of motivation to security@southsudanngoforum.org; southsudan-hrm@tearfund.org; coordinator@southsudanngoforum.org and sec-analyst@southsudanngoforum.org.

The subject line of the email must be titled: “Application: NGO -Security Information Analyst“

Each attachment must have the following naming scheme:

• PRE – Last name, First name – resume (or CV)

• PRE – Last name, First name – letter of motivation

• PRE – Last name, First name – application form

The Application Form can be found attached to this posting.

IDP Response Coordinator

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an experienced IDP Response Coordinator with overall responsibility for implementation and quality assurance of the emergency response programme.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is providing assistance to conflict affected populations, through our presence and operations in most major humanitarian emergencies. In support of our objective to continue delivering high quality assistance, DRC is offering the opportunity for motivated, experienced and dedicated professionals, to join one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGO’s.

Since the outbreak of violence in South Sudan in December 2013, fighting has continued despite several attempts at a peace agreement. Currently 1.4 million people have been displaced from their homes and tens of thousands killed. 95,000 civilians are currently seeking refuge inside UNMISS bases across the country. DRC has been working, since the start of the crisis, providing camp management, protection and shelter/NFI interventions in three locations, Bentiu in Unity State, Malakal and Melut in Upper Nile states.

About the job

The IDP Response Coordinator reports to the Head of Programme, and line manages Team Leaders in three field locations, as well as the Protection Coordinator, Emergency Operations and Finance Managers in Juba. The IDP Response Coordinator manages the Emergency IDP Programme, providing technical and management support to the Team Leaders in three locations, and driving the necessary support provision in Juba to the programme. The Coordinator guides strategy and proposal development, and ensures compliance with DRC and donor policies and procedures. The Coordinator attends coordination and other meetings relevant to the emergency programme; The Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Programme and M&E Coordinator to ensure that all camp management activities are being appropriately monitored and evaluated.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure coordination, quality and relevance, compliance and accountability of DRC’s emergency activities in South Sudan;
• Consolidate the development and oversee the roll out of DRC’s strategy in each project site;
• Oversee implementation of emergency activities and ensure that objectives and results are
• timely and qualitatively met;
• Lead the development of proposals to secure follow on or expansion funding for the emergency program as per identified needs;
• Ensure high quality and timely reports for DRC, partners and donors within agreed deadlines;
• Support Team Leaders to develop work plans and monitoring tools as appropriate, and make regular monitoring visits to project sites;
• Monitor financial planning and expenditures allocated to emergency response programme, including needed amendments/revisions;
• Ensure information sharing across project sites, and standardization of approaches, as appropriate;
• Assist in recruiting, coaching and evaluating emergency staff;
• Coordinate with national, local and international actors and participate in Clusters, working groups and other meetings and forums as needed;
• Represent DRC with relevant donors and local actors, in coordination with the Head of Programme and Country Director;
• Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within South Sudan.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Mandatory qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant discipline;
• At least 8 years’ proven and successful track record of humanitarian experience in complex emergencies;
• Direct experience and/or broad knowledge of themes relevant to conflict-affected or post-conflict countries,;
• Experience of working and managing programmes in insecure locations;
• Experience with managing expat teams and providing technical guidance;
• Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation, promotion and diplomacy skills;
• Ability to work effectively as an integral part of multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and to work with a wide range of counterparts, and other partners;
• Proven coordination skills;
• Demonstrated experience in working to tight deadlines, and managing pressure;
• Proven analytical and writing skills;
• Strong budget management skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum guidance;
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability;
• Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Prior experience in South Sudan will be preferable

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract with a three month probation period, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work immediately and be willing and able to work in the field at least 30% of the time, in comfortable but basic accommodation. The position is at A9 in DRC’s salary scale. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

Interested? Then apply for this position at www.drc.dk under Vacancies (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply for position” at the bottom of the window that opens).

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk

Applications close November 6th, 2014. Please note, as these position are urgent, applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

We help to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience by responding to disasters and crises and by supporting community and institutional risk reduction and preparedness.

In the Netherlands we do this with more than thirty thousand volunteers and internationally with the aid of specialists or by sending relief supplies or financial support.

Together we act before, during and after disasters to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do this without regards to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion.
Our seven principles guide our humanitarian work: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The International Department is amongst other responsible for support of activities in South Sudan.
To strengthen the South Sudan team, the department is looking for a Country Representative.

Position title: Country Representative (100%)
Duty station: South Sudan - Juba
Time period: 1 year, with possible extension
Starting Date: Mid December 2014
Status: Unaccompanied

Rationale

South Sudan remains one of the countries facing considerable challenges regarding security, whether as a result of conflict, natural disasters, lack of access to basic services such as health care service delivery, and stagnating development. Our main partner in this new country is the new South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC). In synergy with other actors, particularly other Red Cross Movement actors present in the country, we seek effectively prepare and respond to emergencies and assist people in need. Particular areas of intervention are Mother and Child Health, WASH, HIV/AIDS and responding to sudden and chronic crises, improve food security, and spreading humanitarian values among which reducing sexual violence in conflict.

SSRC being a new national RC Society we give particular importance to the strengthening of the SSRC capacities. Building on experience and a long partnership with the SSRC, the NLRC is moving into a longer term partnership with the SSRC in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency in reaching those most vulnerable in South Sudan, and strengthen their resilience.

Next to supporting the implementation of activities an important element of this position is ensuring donors will obtain adequate reporting on used resources and results, while at the same time the position is key to ensuring continuity of vision and strategy, maximum coordination with RC and non-RC actors, maintain effective relations with donors and proactively assist with mobilizing resources enabling the NLRC support in South Sudan.

Main responsibility

• Strengthen the partnership between NLRC and SSRC, ensure adequate management and technical support to SSRC for NLRC funded projects, assure high quality of the NLRC-supported interventions in South Sudan and synergy and complementarity with other actors, particularly the RC Movement;
• Support the SSRC, based on the NLRC current strategy “New Way of Working” and the SSRC Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017;
• Identification of new intervention possibilities within the framework of the NLRC and SSRC strategy, based on SSRC needs;
• Represent NLRC towards decentralized donors among which the EU and Netherlands Embassy in view of coordination and reporting as well as sourcing of new funding ;

• Support the identification, formulation, resource mobilization and implementation of activities supported by the NLRC;
• Support the SSRC and Movement process enabling the SSRC to strengthen capacities and manage operations;
• To ensure technical support of the NLRC comes available to enable further impact and improve quality interventions;
• To ensure good and active relationship with donors;
• To ensure adequate information flow regarding ongoing operations for both management and external communication;
• To ensure timely and good quality narrative and financial reporting on the NLRC-supported activities
• Maintain oversight on the larger context and humanitarian developments in South Sudan, and ensure NLRC HQ is able to concisely remain informed of the pressing humanitarian issues and challenges;
• Managing the NLRC Support Office in Juba and ensure timely narrative and financial reporting;
• Facilitate field visits of consultants and NLRC HQ advisers/staff/delegates.
• Ensure strict adherence of security policies and directions from NLRC and where applicable ICRC/IFRC.
• Ensure that effective financial administrative systems governing the project activities are in place and are in line with SSRC, NLRC and donor requirements;
Position in the organization

• The Country Representative will report hierarchically to the regional Programme Coordinator based at NLRC HQ in The Hague. He/she will liaise with others within the NLRC on matters such as HR, finance, logistics, health, WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods as well as external communication for support and technical backstopping.
Requirements/Qualifications

• University (Masters) Degree or advanced degree (e.g. health, social sciences, WASH);
• Experience in working with partners at national and sub-national levels preferably within the Red Cross Movement;
• Experience in longer term development program design and management;
• Experience in the transfer of capacities, preferably within a setting of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies;
• Experience with strategy development, strategic planning and its translation into concrete action;

Key competencies

• Minimum of 4-years’ experience in line-management posts in emergency or developmental humanitarian work;
• Commitment to RC Mission and Values, understanding of the Fundamental Principles;
• Experience in project identification, formulation, planning, management and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience on participatory planning and review techniques;
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures;
• Able to work in politically complex and challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and coaching skills, including the demonstrated ability to listen to others, to have patience and to have a high level of cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work independently, though in concert with Regional Program Coordinator;
• Africa experience required, South Sudan experience an asset;
• Preferably familiar with the Red Cross/Crescent Movement’s components ;
• Able to work in politically complex and challenging environment;
• Good general health;
• Fluency in written and spoken English language;
• Skills in Word and Excel, quick learner of Internet-based management systems/RC Intranet.

Applications

· Please send your resume in English and letter of motivation with reference: competition number 101, before 27 October 2014 to: sollicitaties@redcross.nl

· For more information about the position, you can contact Ad Beljaars, abeljaars@redcross.nl

· An assessment can be part of the selection procedure.

· While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

NRC has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and South Sudan since 2006 providing assistance to IDPs, returnees, refugees and host communities in areas of significant return. NRC currently operates an integrated programme focused on the five core competencies: Education, Shelter, Food Security, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). A scale up in emergency have been done with rapid response teams in NFI/shelters, and food distribution as well as emergency response in Education, Food security, shelter and Camp coordination camp management (cccm) capacity building.
The security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan deteriorated sharply since mid-December 2013 when violence erupted in the capital Juba and quickly spread to over 20 locations across the five out of ten states in the Country. Large-scale displacement and increased humanitarian needs have been reported and it is expected that the humanitarian needs will escalate further. NRC is currently operational in Central Equatoria, Lakes, Unity, Northern Bahr el Gazhal and Warrap state.
The Emergency Program Director reports to the Country Director. He/she supervises the Program Unit Department.

Job description

• Development and execution of Core Competencies strategies
• Responsible for programme/CC development, coordination, technical quality and synergies
• Identification and assessment of new programme opportunities
• Evaluation, review and quality control of ongoing and completed programmes
• Country level emergency response
• Representation
• Ensure donor compliance and adherence to NRC policies
• Training and development of programme staff
• Deputy CD when relevant
• Specific tasks are:
• Responsible for developing the emergency response
• Responsible for the technical support in the different CC towards the areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience from working as a Senior Manager/Programme Director in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Core competency expertise
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the context in South Sudan
• Experience from advocacy work
• Experience with emergency programming and scale up

Education field

• Sociology
• Social sciense

Education level

• College / University, Master / Phd grade

Personal qualities

• Strategic thinking
• Initiating action and change
• Influencing
• Handling insecure environments

We offer

• Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
• Contract period: 12 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
• Duty station: Juba, South Sudan with frequent travels to emergency response locations and the other project areas. The same advertisement can also be used for deployments/recruitment within the Horn of Africa/South Sudan/Yemen/Uganda
• Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

Apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies

Across is a Christian NGO that has been working with the Southern Sudanese since 1972. We are looking for an experienced monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) officer to be based in Rumbek East County,Lakes State, South Sudan.

The primary responsibilities include setting up a M&E system for the Girls Education Challenge project, funded by UKAID, training staff to implement the system, analysing the M&E data and reporting on project progress to the GEC Project Manager and the donors. The M&E Officer will also be expected to contribute to strengthening M&E in other Across programmes.

The successful candidate must be in sympathy with Across' Christian values, possess cultural sensitivity and be willing to live in basic conditions in South Sudan. Further details are contained in the attached vacancy advert.

Application can be sent to acrosshr@across-sudan.org by 30 October 2014

Across is a Christian NGO that has been working with the Southern Sudanese since 1972. We have long experience in the education sector in South Sudan.

Across is looking for an experienced project manager to lead the Girls Education Challenge (GEC) project in Rumbek East County, Lakes State, South Sudan. The role involves leading and managing the project to achieve the project goals, as the GEC project is a performance based grant from UKAID. The project runs until May 2017. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their ability to manage staff and the budget to achieve the project goals, as well as the ability to relate to the donors and local community.

Candidates must be in sympathy with Across' Christian values, possess cultural sensitivity and be willing to live in basic conditions in South Sudan.

Further details are contained in the attached vacancy advert.

Applications can be sent to acrosshr@across-sudan.org by 30 October 2014.

Reference:SOT/HRA/SS

Country: South Sudan

Job Title: HR, Finance & Admin Manager

Contract Grade: A

Contract Length: 6 months

Date Needed By: ASAP

New Post or Replacement: New

Accompanied / Unaccompanied:Unaccompanied

Exact Job Location:Bentiu, Unity state, with possible travel to other areas in the State

Reports To:Area Coordinator in Unity with technical reporting line to CFC based in Juba

Liaises With:Emergency Coordinator,CD, ACDP, Logistics, PMs, Juba HR/Admin, Finance

Responsible for (staff): The Finance and Admin Manager will directly manage the Finance, HR and Admin staff in Bentiu office in Unity state and support programme coordination.

Job Purpose:

To support the finance, administration and HR functions and staff in Unity State, which support the emergency response.

Human Resource Management

• Oversee implementation of HR management system at the field office , ensuring compliance with Concern HR policies, systems and procedures
• Lead staff training on relevant Concern HR systems and policies, including Code of Conduct, ensuring all aspects are well understood and observed
• Mentoring and training a national HR Officer to enable them to administer and manage the Unity State HR function, with minimal support;

· Manage time sheets for office, ensuring timely submission, approval, accuracy, and filing, oversee the employee leave administration, and coordinate with Finance Manager in Juba in the preparation of monthly Payroll

· Managing the recruitment process in Unity State including reviewing job advertisements prior to posting, screening CVs, coordinate interview teams, participating in interviewing candidates and ensuring that documentation is collected and recorded/filed

· Participation in the ongoing review and development of the Concern South Sudan National Staff HR Manual, and ensuring implementation of appropriate HR procedures and standards;

· Managing the Performance Development Review (PDR) process in Unity State;

· Ensuring that staff leave is managed, in line with HR standards

· Working closely with the Area Coordinator and HR Manager on HR issues, and communicating relevant updates, as required;

· Ensuring that all HR issues, contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures conform to South Sudanese labour law;

· Providing HR guidance to staff managers in Unity State.

Finance and Admin Management

· Implementing and monitoring Concern South Sudan’s financial management procedures as well as standardising their use within Unity State, through the training of key staff;

· Mentoring and training a national Finance Admin Officer to enable them to administer and manage the Unity State HR function, with minimal support

· Overseeing payments, contracts and record keeping of the emergency programme in Unity

· Lead staff training on relevant Concern Finance systems and policies, including Code of Conduct, ensuring all aspects are well understood and observed

• Preparation & submission of monthly accounts, cash counts, cash-flow projections & cashbook to the Concern South Sudan Head office in Juba

· Support the Area Coordinator and Programme Managers in coordination of the budget preparation and review process, in line with finance reporting requirements;

· Ensuring that all purchasing activities conform to standard finance procedures, and that clear authorisation limits and procedures are communicated to all staff and adhered to;

· Ensuring adequate controls over cash holdings

· In collaboration with the Logistics Manager, ensuring that Unity State asset registers are maintained and up to date.

Admin Management

· Proactively establish, document, maintain and update comprehensive administrative systems in line with Concern’s international policies and procedures and South Sudan’s laws and regulations

· Oversee the management of administrative support to the emergency programme including accommodation booking, document management, flight booking and general office management

· Ensuring that approved health and safety standards are communicated and adhered to

· Ensuring Concern office and accommodation spaces are appropriately equipped and furnished, and contracts managed in a timely manner

· Ensure admin stock levels are kept at sufficient levels and re-supply requests made to Logistics in a timely manner

Reporting

· Preparing monthly activity reports for the Area Coordinator and ACD-Systems;

· Ensuring that HR and Finance issues are discussed with the CFC and/or ACD-S, and that relevant info is communicated to head office in a timely manner;

· In collaboration with the logistics manager maintain records of Distribution Lists

Person Specification

Essential:

· Degree, preferably in management, HR, business administration or a related discipline.

· 3 years’ relevant experience in a similarly diverse position with proven experience of managing multi-faceted teams and admin issues

· Computer & IT skills (MS Word, Excel & Power Point)

· Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent organisation, planning and management skills

· Ability to work under pressure and part of a team

· Ability to take initiative and work independently

· Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

· Ability to work fast, and produce results fast in an environment which is constantly changing

· Diplomacy and motivation

· Written & spoken English language

Desirable:

· Overseas experience with a relief or development agency/NGO

· Familiarity with Concern HR & Finance policy and procedures

· Experience of managing the HR function for a large and varied team

· Knowledge of basic finance and book keeping procedures

· Willingness to travel in rural areas with poor infrastructure

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by the closing.

CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

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

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

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

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

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

This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Response Manager, World Vision South Sudan will provide strategic leadership to the program design, management, implementation and coordination of relief/recovery activities for the World Vision South Sudan programs.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Leadership:

· Provide leadership to the Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) team to ensure relief program implementation in a coordinated and effective manner in close coordination with the Regional Director and Regional Leader.

· Lead the strategy and planning process of the Cat III response based on the program strategy.

· Provide overall strategic management to the Cat III response for South Sudan and act as a spokesperson for the Partnership and external stakeholders in collaboration with the National Directors (NDs).

· Facilitate processes at community level to map community vulnerabilities to humanitarian emergencies, and their capacities to prepare for and respond to these emergencies.

· In conjunction with the South Sudan Security officer, ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and undertaken during the response.

· Manage program and budget planning processes, including staff planning. · Advise the Category III executive team on strategic directions of the emergency response.

Program Management:

· Lead and guide relief program design processes. This process involves maintaining a credible and high quality relief program, and will include needs assessment, project design and plans, proposal writing, with subsequent regular reporting to donors and World Vision Support Offices.

· Provide program oversight, ensuring the program is meeting accountability and international standards, goals and implementation objectives.

· Be informed and understand the needs and situation in the field through regular field visits to disaster-prone emergency sites.

· Participate in, and provide leadership to the relief team in assessments, planning and implementation of emergency preparedness, relief and recovery activities.

· Ensure that all emergency relief responses have clear exit or transition strategies established well in advance of the completion of those responses, and oversee the implementation of those exits or transitions to longer-term development programming.

Liaison:

Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of effective working relationships and communication with:

· World Vision South Sudan (WVSS) Response Managers and sectoral specialists which are stakeholders in relief program systems or activities being implemented, or communities which are the sites of relief programming.

· Relevant departments and ministries of the Governments of the affected countries, ensuring that WVSS relief programs are in alignment with government relief and recovery plans, and where appropriate, relief programming is contributing to the formulation and implementation of those plans.

· UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNDP) and South Sudan based international donors and other key humanitarian agencies.

· Represent World Vision at international and national coordination meetings.

· Participate and provide contributions to joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops as required and in collaboration with the NDs.

· WV’s Support Offices and Partnership structure. Ensure regular flow of communication between field sites, program office, support offices and the greater World Vision Partnership.

· Government counterparts, partner agencies and communities. Build effective working relationship with partners who represent the community beneficiaries with whom World Vision is working. Negotiate, make agreements and understandings, and establish standards and working agreements. Take precautions to prevent the raising of expectations that cannot be filled.

· Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

Required:

· Postgraduate qualification in Humanitarian Emergency Affairs and International Relations social sciences or a related field.

· Experience in management and knowledge of accounting methods and procedures.

· Clear understanding of the functioning of major UN agencies, international donors and governmental agencies in their respective programs, approaches and standards.

· Ability to relate and represent WV to these major program partners, in a professional manner.

· Experience in relief and development work using an approach of facilitation and empowering local communities.

· Ability to work without supervision, and demonstrate initiative and innovation.

· Proven analytical and problem solving abilities.

· Requires good interpersonal skills.

· Good oral and written communication skills in English.

· Flexible, able to adapt style and management approaches to varied work contexts.

· Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff.

· Must be prepared to travel and work in harsh and basic conditions.

Preferred:

· At least 5 years field experience in a developing country programming context preferably in humanitarian relief and experience working in conflict/war zones with international consortiums.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description****and apply onlineby the closing date 25 Oct 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Finance Director, World Vision South Sudan will provide overall leadership, oversight and management support for all aspects of financial management in the National Office. This position is part of the Senior Leadership Team of the National Office, with a focus on ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, providing accurate financial data and developing financial strategy that best serves the National Office strategic and program objectives. Responsible for the finance staff capacity building, the development and implementation of good internal controls, compliance at all levels, and utilisation and safe guarding of assets according to World Vision approved policies and procedures

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership, Capacity Building and Strategic Partnering:

· Provide strong and positive leadership to the finance department ensuring competent and motivated staff are hired and retained, providing efficient delivery of services.

· Coordinate professional and personal development of finance staff through adequate orientation, on-the-job coaching, identification of learning, training needs and opportunities (e.g. in accounting, SunSystems, grant management, risk management, leadership, etc.); and succession planning.

· Model servant leadership

· Actively participate in the National Office Senior Management/ Leadership team meetings.

· Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.

· Facilitate National Director, Operation and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements.

· Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by Senior Management, Operations/Technical staff, Communities, Local Partners and Board.

· Develop strong networks internally (other National Offices, Support Offices and partnership entities) and externally (other NGOs, banking entities, communities, etc.) through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.

· Promote shared resource networks within the region, and the partnership.

· Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, and covenant of partnership.

Stewardship:

· Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through:

· Providing cost analysis, promoting benchmarks and making recommendations for determining effective resource utilisation at all levels.

· Contributing to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

· In collaboration with other National Office Directors, advise the National Director on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with RWG/VIR (Regional Working Group /Virtual Investment Review) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader.

· Coordinate the planning and budgeting process and provide technical support, to ensure global and regional guidelines are met.

· Review alignment of budgets between National Office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and Support Offices.

· Control of National Office budget, cash flow and project funding, by providing timely information to budget managers, in collaboration with the Operations Leader.

· Contribute to the development of World Vision National Office strategic direction and priorities.

Fiscal accounting, compliance, monitoring and reporting:

· Design and manage systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations.

· Coordinate the submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting to the Partnership and to internal users.

· Define and implement efficient and effective internal control systems.

· Adhere to partnership policies, procedures and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other documents, including – but not limited to: grant compliance, year-end closing, carryforward, accounting and reporting.

· Coordinate the timely and accurate submission of financial reports in Notes FFR (Field Financial Reporting) database.

· Review the reconciliation of MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plan for addressing outstanding items.

· Provide regular analysis of ADP/Grant financial reports and timely feedback to ADP/Grant managers for decision making.

· Ensure National Office Finance staff visit Programs/Projects to monitor accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support as needed.

Financial Risk Management and Controls:

· Manage appropriate financial systems and controls and ensure they are in place to avoid significant finance audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels.

· Coordinate management responses to finance audits performed to the NO and projects are ensure they are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that finance related audit recommendations are implemented timely at all levels.

· Coordinate adequate preparation for GC and external audits.

Manage Financial Risk:

· Implement anti-corruption and fraud strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field.

· Minimum 5 years experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency.

· Minimum 2 years experience in finance management position.

· Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred.

· Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.

· Demonstrates Christ-centered life and work.

· Understands and is committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values. Preferred:

· MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing.

· ACCA, CIMA or CPA.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full descriptionand apply onlineby the closing date 25 Oct 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Programme Officer

Juba, South Sudan

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 13 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in child protection, gender based violence protection and prevention, displacement (IDPs, refugees and returnees, inter-communal violence reduction and conflict early warning/early response). This country programme is growing rapidly responding to the dynamic, high needs environment in South Sudan.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Programme Officer to join our South Sudan team. The Programme Officer works with the Programme Development team to establish and maintain donor relationships, write proposals, monitor and evaluate projects implimentation, report to donors and manage grants.

The successful candidate has as at least two years of experience in a similar position. He/she combines creativity and innovation with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. S/he has excellent oral and written communication skills, a demonstrable interest in civilian protection/violence reduction, and has a track record of writing succesful proposals. She thrives in a mulitcultural environment, has is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable living and working in highly fluid and insecure environment.

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website:

www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by 17th October 2014

Send CV, Letter of Motivation and a writing sample to recruitNPSS@nonviolentpeaceforce.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Programme Design and Fundraising Manager

Juba, South Sudan

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 13 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in child protection, gender based violence protection and prevention, displacement (IDPs, refugees and returnees, inter-communal violence reduction and conflict early warning/early response). This young country programme is growing rapidly responding to the dynamic, high needs environment in South Sudan.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic programme designer and fund-raiser to join our South Sudan team. You will pro-actively support the team in defining strategy, designing projects, writing proposals and negotiating with donors. You will work with colleagues and partner organisations to identify concrete, viable, fundable projects, and contribute broadly to organisational growth through cross-regional collaboration and learning. You will also be responsible for liaising with donors and you will supervise the programme officers, the M&E officer and communications officer.

The successful candidate combines creativity and innovation with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting programme concepts into feasible proposals that meet donor requirements, and at staying up to date with donor trends, opportunities and special interests. S/he is knowledgeable about protection, conflict reduction and peacebuilding. S/he has excellent writing skills and a flair for grasping key ideas and actions through a combination of desk research and consultation and discussion with colleagues and partners. S/he has also worked in the field thus can draw on personal implementation and monitoring and evaluation experiences in designing new projects.

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website:

www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by 31st October 2014

Send CV, Letter of Motivation and a writing sample to recruitNPSS@nonviolentpeaceforce.org

Posted on: 18/07/2014
Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission:6 months
Location: Based in Juba

MISSION:

SI is operating in South Sudan since 2006, and it developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors.

SI’s South Sudan mission grew very quickly in 2012 and the trend continued in 2013 as a consequence of the emergency interventions launched in response to Sudanese refugees influxes into South Sudan in April and May 2012. 2013 has been an extremely challenging year due to the workload in the 3 bases working on refugees assistance programs, including the opening of a new base where SI was the first NGO settling there. The political and security events that occurred in Juba on Dec 15th, 2013 and what can now be considered as a civil war that started have dramatically changed the situation and downsized the mission. A good summary of the situation is this article: http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20140115-soudan-soudan-sud-mois-conflit-anarch...

The mission budget for 2014 is forecasted to be around 6 M€, with 2 operational bases: Malakal (Upper Nile State) and Juba (Central Equatoria State) + the coordination team in capital. The team consists of around 17 expats and 120 national staff.

You can find all more information about the Solidarités International (SI) South Sudan’s mission herehttp://www.solidarites.org/en/nos-missions/soudan-du-sud

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) supports the Head of Mission (HoM) in the definition of the mission’s strategy based on humanitarian context, in the implementation and the follow-up of the programs mission’s strategy.

• S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the program part of the mission, monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures.
• S/He manages the technical and the EPR coordinators and ensures that the program team in general is properly managed and supported.
• S/He organizes donors’ proposals and reports writing with the team.
• S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources.
• S/He is acting as HOM when required by him/her.

PROFILE

Experience:

• Masters’ degree or equivalent in law, political science, international organization management or project management or a relevant field
• 5 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in the humanitarian environment, with at least a positive experience in leading teams for at least 2 years.
• Proven experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts and insecure environments, with consequent experience in supporting emergency response

Skills:

• Significant knowledge and experience of grant writing and project management for major institutional donors, including: OFDA/USAID, ECHO, UN Agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.) and pooled funding mechanisms, such as CHF
• Proper understanding of NGO and UN coordination issues
• Ability, acquired through experience, to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend SI’s interests
• Management abilities, and particularly team management skills and capacities to provide distance technical support
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time
• Strong initiatives and improvisation capacities
• Good stress management
• Commitment to the job and the organization, flexibility and autonomy

Language:

• Fluent English (written, spoken and read), essential for writing proposals and reports and for external coordination and representation meetings with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors and governmental bodies.
• Knowledge of French and Arabic are an asset

IT:

• Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office Suite.

CONDITIONS

Salaried post: According to experience from 2100 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD.
Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment.

• Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
• Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

CONTACT: Corinne LORIN, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer

CV + Cover Letter

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Field Manager and the functional supervision of the Capital WASH Coordinator, the PHP officer is in charge of the planning and implementation of activities and initiatives for promoting health and hygiene and community participation defined in the project.

CONTEXT

A political crisis within the Government of South Sudan which began on 15th December 2013 has spilled over into armed conflict based on ethnic divisions. The result of this has been significant movement as people have fled their homes within the capital, Juba, and other areas affected by fighting.

Oxfam is already based and working in several existing humanitarian programs in the Country and currently running a humanitarian response emergency to the on-going crisis in Awerial and Jonglei.

FUNCTIONS

Design a PHP strategy for 2015 program of Oxfam in the area with WASH Coordinator

Participation in the preparation, planning and performance of the health and hygiene promotion and community participation activities of the project.

Managing the health and hygiene and community participation technical team in their charge. Selection, supervision, training and/or coaching and evaluation of the personnel under their responsibility.

Selection of the material and equipment resources for the health and hygiene promotion and community participation activities with suitable technical specifications and assuring quality.

Define indicators ensure the collection of data and statistics and implement monitoring systems to supervise and evaluate the impact of the health and hygiene promotion activities.

To attend the health and hygiene promotion co-ordination meetings of the area. To inform and co-ordinate the health and hygiene and community participation activities with the other agencies and actors carrying out similar activities.

To write the necessary reports and participation in drafting new proposals on the development of activities of health and hygiene.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic brackground in Public health, environmental health, community development, water and sanitation for developing communities.

Knowledge in Health and Hygiene promotion, participative methodologies with communities (or other studies of community participation in co-operation and/or humanitarian aid), in behaviour change communication framework.

At least 3 years professional experience on the field

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work and live in a challenging working and living environment. Be part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team.

IT: user level.

Desirable requirement: Experience in trainer training, team management, project cycle, knowledge of water and sanitation-related diseases.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duration: 3 months (extendable)

Annual Gross remuneration: 27.930, 67 Euros

Medical, life and accident insurance provided.

Holidays: 27 working days per year 2014

Working place: Minkaman, Awerial Region, South Sudan

Starting date: As soon as possible

Non accompanied post.

Applications for this post should be sent with the subject title: Ref. 49/14-15PHP Officer South Sudan to the follow address:humanitarianstaff@oxfamintermon.org.

The closing date for applications is the 25 of October 2014. Oxfam Intermón reserves the right to change this date if necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam Intermón is committed to the principle of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations.

FCA is currently seeking a consultant to carry out a feasibility study to select, categorize, profile, prioritize and propose solution to the South Sudan agricultural challenges that could be considered for support, based on carefully developed criteria.

Background

South Sudan agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including; i) lack of access to markets ; ii) low productivity due to poor crop & animal husbandry practices, and inadequate access to extension services; iii) lack of access to productive assets such as technology, finance and market information; iv) weak value and market chain linkages (inputs, production, storage, distribution, processing, and marketing etc); v) poor physical, market and institutional infrastructure; vi) inadequate skills in undertaking farming as a business; as well as vii) weak and sometimes uncoordinated policy, legal and regulatory frameworks.

FCA and NIRAS have joined hands to holistically and comprehensively address above challenges. One of the key start-up activities is to commission a feasibility study to select, categorize, profile, prioritize and propose solution to the above mentioned challenges that could be considered for support through the project, based on carefully developed criteria. The criteria included a) potential for growth and competitiveness; b) potential for impacting on large numbers of small holders and the poor; c) contribution to macro-scale impacts and d) the likelihood of attracting a critical mass of value chain actors.

Purpose of the Assignment

The overall purpose of the assignment is to build a good understanding of constraints and opportunities along the agriculture productions, value chains within the selected commodities and also provide a mapping of possible interventions in the agri-ecological zones where these commodities are grown. The consultant shall be expected to analyze the flow of trade within country and wider regions for the selected commodities to establish specific value chain constraints and opportunities.

Scope of work

The study will cover all of South Sudan selection of commodities and their related agro-ecological regions where they are grown with specific reference to production areas or regions with high production competitive advantages for the commodity, and targeting all actors of agricultural production, climate change, irrigation, seeds and the value chain i.e. farmers, traders, agents, processors, wholesalers, service providers, local, and central government and authorities and relevant line ministries.

Geographical area to be covered

This is a national study and will cover all relevant regions within South Sudan with specific reference to regions with high production and accessibility.

Target groups

Value chain actors (farmers, traders, processors and wholesalers) of selected sub-sectors, service providers, local, national and regional governments and authorities and relevant line ministries

Approach and methodology

Task 1: Desk work: Literature Review

Analyze the agricultural production, climate change, irrigation, seeds and market system by compiling a comprehensive profile of priority agricultural commodities, production, storage, and clear mapping of the possible value chains within the selected commodities.

Task 2: Field Execution:Comprehensive and holistic analysis of agricultural, seeds, climate change and Value Chain in South Sudan

Task 3: Desk work: Analysis and tabulation and presentation of findings.

Task 4: Presentation to the Validation Workshop

Key Deliverables

Deliverables:

• Inception Report.
• Field Executions.
• Draft Report
• Preparation of a validation workshop to discuss the findings and provide for fine tuning of the recommendations.

This assignment shall not exceed a total of 50 days including 1 day presentation to FCA Team to respond to any issues that may rise from the work.

Required Qualifications and Expertise

The assignment will be carried out by a competent consultant/firm with expertise and knowledge of value chain approaches. The consulting team selected should have the following expertise and competencies:

****Expertise****

• expertise in agriculture, irrigation, seeds, climate change, value chain analysis, good knowledge of South Sudan agricultural dynamics,
• past experience of other agricultural production and value chains programmes
• Excellent knowledge of agricultural production and value chain development within the small and medium scale farmers with a bias in agribusiness and understanding of market dynamics in South Sudan.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Development studies, Agricultural Economics or related field
• Comparative experience in poverty reduction, private sector development and value chain development.
• Sound knowledge of agriculture, seeds, irrigation, and rural development previous experience in designing development programme is essential.
• Ability to manage fixed scheduled assignment.

Competencies

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the FCA’s values and ethical standards.
• Positive, constructive attitude to work.
• Ability to act professionally and flexibly to engage with government officials, donor representatives, private sector and communities.

How to apply

Please send your applications to recruitment.esaro@kua.fi on or before 24^th October, 2014.Detailed TOR is as attached.

COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

ARC works with its partners and constituencies in 10 countries around the world to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities. In support of vulnerable Sudanese communities and IDPS in South Sudan, ARC manages a multi-sectoral program that includes primary and secondary health care, gender-based violence prevention and response and water and sanitation. ARC currently works in the Central, Eastern Equatorial, Bahr Gazal and Warrap States. ARC is committed to its ultimate aim of delivering programs with measurable quality and lasting impact for the communities it serves.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the world’s youngest nation, the Republic of South Sudan continues its journey from crisis to stability and economic growth. In this context, NGOs within South Sudan have shifted their focus from direct service delivery to building the capacity of South Sudanese government departments in many sectors including health. Despite setback’s caused by civil conflict within the country, ARC works with communities in areas unaffected by conflict to strengthen the delivery of health services at the county level and support government decentralization and the engagement of community counterparts.

The County Coordinator is directly responsible for the oversight and implementation of ARC’s Primary Health Care Project Funded by USAID through JHPIEGO, which is being implemented using a “County Based Service Delivery Model”. The Coordinator will provide key technical expertise, program management and supervision for the successful implementation of the JHPIEGO project. The Coordinator will also hold responsibility for all other health-related projects implemented in Kajo Keji.

She/ he will have a minimum of 3 years of international program management experience and a strong public health background with a focus on on health systems strengthening and capacity building.

The County Coordinator will work closely with the County Health Department (CHD) on strengthening capacity of CHD staff and health providers, establishes clear systems and protocols to ensure essential primary health care services are of quality and meet standards and protocols as outlined in South Sudan’s Basic Package of Health Services. This position will also ensure that all aspects of finance, logistics and operational systems are established. This position will play a key role in managing project staff, providing programmatic oversight ensuring that all activities are implemented according to the project work plan and in accordance with ARC policies and donor guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Technical Management 40%

• Manage health program implementation in Kajo Keji County to reach quality/coverage targets and complete key work plan activities. Identify quality gaps and work with ARC and CHD team to define a strategy to address these.
• Supervise and/or ensure health facilities are being supervised using performance/quality improvement methodologies and the Quantified Supervision Checklist; MoH BPHS prevention, treatment guideline and protocols.
• Provide occasional direct on-job training/mentoring if assumed as a task in action plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings for project staff and health personnel to strengthen their skills in areas of clinical service provision, staff management, and routine data collection and reporting.
• In coordination with the Senior Health Coordinator, the JHPiego team and other donors, ensure relevant ARC Kajo Keji staff are trained as trainers and subsequent training rolled out.
• Ensure that Primary Health Care (PHC), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), and HIV/AIDS service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected from each health facility and submitted in a timely manner to the Grants Manager, as appropriate.
• In coordination with the Senior Health Coordinator, the Head of Programs and the health team in Kajo Keji, identify the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies, job aids and furniture needs for the health facilities.
• Develop BCC strategy and community outreach strategy to increase demand and uptake of services.
• Provide technical oversight in the integration of PHC and RH activities in other sectors such as WASH.
• Travel frequently to health facilities for supervisory visits.
• Work with staff to develop success stories.
• Manage other health-related projects that may be implemented in Kajo Keji.
• Lead other program development activities including support in assessment and program design.
  Site management (finance/logistics/security) 30%
• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies and control procedures.
• Ensure that technical, administrative, financial and other recommendations agreed with the Juba-based program and support teams are implemented.
• Monitor security, liaise and seek guidance from security officer and ensure that security policies are complied with in Kajo Keji sub-office.
• Monitor expenditures to assure that project activities are implemented within the approved budget.
• Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of Kajo Keji site.
• Ensure adequate supply of logistics for the various projects.
• Ensure progress towards established indicators.
• Review budget versus actual on a monthly basis and make adjustments to activity plans accordingly.
• Ensure proper budget spend down of health programs.
• Agree performance objectives/expectations with direct reports; complete performance appraisals annually, supervise direct report on a regular basis that may vary by staff and over time. If s/he supervises supervisors, ensure they do the same.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of qualified field national staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisor.
  Capacity Development of County Health Department 20%
• Strengthen the capacity of the County Health Department in Human Resource, Financial, Logistics and administrative management in order to prepare the CHD for future handover.

Representation and Coordination 10%

• Represent ARC and liaise with JPHiego and other donors, local authorities, UN, and NGOs to promote ARC programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities, and ensure transparency in the community.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship and coordinate with State and County authorities, especially representatives of the County Health Department (CHD) and the State Ministry of Health (SMoH), relevant international and local agencies engaged in similar health activities in the county.
• Work in partnership with other International and local NGOs to ensure program harmonization.
• Advocate for quality PHC services both at facility and community level.

Other Functions

• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by line manager.
• Comply with ARC Standard Operational Procedures.

Education, Technical Skills and Knowledge Required

• Degree in Public Health, MD, Nursing and/or health-related field at a minimum with clinical experience. Master’s degree is plus.
• At least 3 years of management experience in a developing country, experience in supervising staff, project activities and project cycle management with an international organization.
• Previous experience of implementing health programs.
• Strong program report writing skills as well as analytical capacities.
• Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members.
• Good work experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to design and plan projects.
• Ability to write quality reports and concept notes.
• Have experience in budget analyses and expenditure.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Previous relevant experience in Africa – South Sudan highly valued.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR and donor compliance.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc)
  Key Behaviors and Abilities
• Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations
• Highly motivated hands-on self-starter, ability to work independently, open to constructive feedback and has ability to respond accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
• Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation
• Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity essential

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