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South Sudan: Logistics Officer (Mechanical)

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Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 26 Jun 2018

Position Title : Logistics Officer (Mechanical)

Duty Station : Malakal, South Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 June 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office, the direct supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the maintenance and repair of IOM vehicles, heavy machinery and generators. S/he will be responsible for performing repairs, ensuring that all defective mechanical parts of all IOM machinery are replaced, monitoring staff and operator performance, and certifying completed work.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for proper maintenance of the IOM Malakal machine fleet, including analysing working conditions and use of equipment, proposing required changes, and taking action to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  2. Examine, test, diagnose, replace and repair vehicles, heavy machinery and generators, including brake systems, radiators, transmissions, fluids and lubricants, steering and suspensions, electrical systems, exhaust and emissions control, heating and air conditioning, hydraulics and compressors.

  3. Prepare or review purchase requisitions for spare parts and other equipment, perform cost/price analysis including examining cost estimates using commercial price lists or technical catalogues, determine availability of funds, take action to resolve funding problems, and prepare purchase orders, award reports and other required documents.

  4. Verify specifications, quantities, and methods and time of delivery for parts and equipment and follow up with suppliers.

  5. Supervise the collection and maintenance of data and information regarding sources of supply and markets.

  6. Test - operate repaired motor vehicles to ensure satisfactory performance and safety.

  7. Manage and control mechanical stocks and assets (including vehicles, heavy equipment, generators, spare parts, tools, maintenance articles, etc.) through the development and maintenance of database and filing systems, and ensure adequate storage conditions.

  8. Carry out procurement planning of spare parts, tools and maintenance articles; ensure quality of items upon reception.

  9. Participate in the recruitment of national staff. Supervise and train national mechanics, drivers and machinery operators. Distribute work, monitor performance, and certify completed work.

  10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Engineering, Automotive Technology, Auto-Mechanics, Motor Mechanics, Workshop Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or

• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

• Advanced Technical Diploma in the above fields may be considered with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in Automotive Technology, Auto-Mechanics, Motor Mechanics or Workshop

Management;

• Knowledge or experience of humanitarian field is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.


How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 26 June 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 13.06.2018 to 26.06.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/149 (P) - Logistics Officer (Mechanical) (P1) - Malakal, South Sudan (55530285) Released

Posting: Posting NC55530301 (55530301) Released


South Sudan: Senior Resources Management Officer

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Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 27 Jun 2018

Position Title : Senior Resources Management Officer

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 June 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

  1. Internal candidates

  2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

  3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Juba, and in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi, the Department of Resources Management (DRM) at Headquarters (HQs) and the Administrative Centres in Manila and Panama, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supervising the resource management functions of the Mission and its Sub-Offices.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Manage the day-to-day accounting, budgeting, treasury, personnel, procurement and other administrative activities of the Mission and Sub-Offices, including: • Plan and monitor the financial management for the Mission and supervise the preparation of financial and donor reports; • Maintain and further strengthen appropriate internal controls and develop and implement relevant operational control systems; • Exercise oversight on financial expenditure and accountability; • Establish and coordinate administrative and human resources practices in the Mission and its Sub-Offices; • Plan and coordinate the preparation of Programme and Budget reports and proposals.
  2. Manage the financial and human resources of the projects and Mission by forecasting and planning the income and expenditures as well as taking corrective action when necessary to maintain a healthy financial and human resources base.

  3. Supervise resources management function in the Mission and sub-offices, ensuring compliance with the Organization's regulations, rules, policies and procedures.

  4. Take the lead in the development and implementation of short- and long-term resources management objectives and goals of the missions and projects. Liaise with projects managers regarding current and future levels of funding or activities.

  5. Develop and coordinate new project and programme budgets in close collaboration with project managers.

  6. Provide support to project managers throughout the project cycle to ensure compliance with IOM's policies and procedures and any donor specific requirements.

  7. Coordinate the financial and administrative aspects of agreements in close coordination with relevant project managers and the Office of Legal Affairs.

  8. Undertake duty travel to provide administrative support and establish controls and procedures in the Sub-Offices as well as problem solving and guidance on complex resources management issues. Represent the Organization at relevant high level and interagency meetings.

  9. Maintain liaison with governmental, intergovernmental and other partner entities to ensure smooth implementation of IOM operations at all levels.

  10. Manage the Mission's office premises, equipment, vehicles and supplies.

  11. Support and offer guidance to staff and Sub-Offices in IOM administrative issues, local institutions and regulations and human resources issues in order to increase their effectiveness. Liaise with HQs and Missions in the Region to obtain/forward information and coordinate activities.

  12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

• Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.

Experience

• Management experience accompanied by background in finance, accounting and budgeting;

• Knowledge of IPSAS, IOM financial management and accounting systems, software and procedures (SAP highly desirable);

• Good knowledge of human resources management;

• Knowledge of financial oversight;

• High level of computer literacy, in particular experience in computerized accounting systems and software;

• Field experience a plus, including in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.


How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 June 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 14.06.2018 to 27.06.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/150 (P) - Senior Resources Management Officer (P4) - Juba, South Sudan

(55531505) Released

Posting: Posting NC55531506 (55531506) Released

South Sudan: Shelter Technical Coordinator

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Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Jul 2018

We are looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Monitoring, Shelter Technical Coordinator who is able to work with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners under difficult, stressful and sometimes insecure conditions.

Who are we?

​ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries through-out the world, including South Sudan. DRC/DDG fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation, post-conflict recovery and humanitarian mine-action.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in conjunction with Danish Demining Group (DDG) has been operating in South Sudan since 2005 initially concentrating on providing safe and supportive conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed.

In 2012 - 2013, DRC opened its operations in Upper Nile and Unity States to respond to the large influx of refugees coming from Blue Nile State and South Kordofan (Sudan). In addition to the refugee response and since 2014, DRC has been then actively engaged in responding to the humanitarian needs of IDPs affected by the internal conflict through the provision of integrated approaches.

With a total of 450 national staff, 50 expatriate staff and an annual budget of USD 20 million, we are currently implementing multi-sectorial interventions through the provision of humanitarian services focused on CCCM, Protection, SGBV, FSL, Shelter and Infrastructure to both internally displaced persons and refugees across 5 field sites (Ajuong Thok, Bentiu, Maban, Malakal and Aburoc).

About the job

Main task and responsibilities:

To achieve the objectives of the position, the Shelter Technical Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities;

Strategic programme development

  • Develop DRC Shelter country strategy in coordination with the Head of Programme ensuring it’s in line with the SNFI Cluster and UNHCR South Sudan SNFI strategy. and support DRC field teams with local strategy development;
  • Produce guidelines on DRC strategy and its operationalization in the field for the sector managers.
  • Provide high level technical advises to DRC Head of Programme and Country Director to support DRC strategic directions in terms of Shelter.
  • Define DRC South Sudan standards of quality, operational procedures, standard Shelter tools and standard implementation plans. Ensure their implementation across all DRC activities in all locations;
  • Identify axes of improvement on the quality and impact of DRC Shelter programming in South Sudan and develop innovative approaches - produce guideline to implements these improvements and innovations.
  • Identify opportunities and facilitate strategic assessments in the field in coordination with the Head of Programme, MEL Manager and Sector Managers in the field. Participate in assessments when required;
  • Contributing to Shelter tools development, providing strategic direction, innovative approaches in consultation with DRC Grant Managers and Sector Managers. Support the Grant Manager in the definition and description of Shelter activities, on the preparation of log frames with SMART indicators and on the definition of the budget.

External relations

  • Represent DRC in external meetings related to Shelter, attend and engage in strategic discussions during the Shelter national cluster meetings;
  • Present DRC Shelter strategy, innovative approaches, assessment outcomes, or/and key achievement in donor meeting or/and in National and State Cluster meetings;
  • Establish links with all Shelter actors and stakeholders;
  • Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within South Sudan and provide technical backstopping to the Deputy Country Director Programme in donor relations;
  • Maintain close collaboration and good relations as required with donors and other partners.
  • Identify funding opportunity for DRC in Shelter;

Coordination and Information sharing

  • Strengthen Shelter programmatic synergies between DRC different implementation areas and between DRC’s different projects and donors
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between DRC Shelter staff based in different locations via information sharing, skype group, workshops and trainings. Ensure a strong information flow to and from field sites, including updates to and from the Shelter Cluster;
  • Work with CCCM Coordinator, Protection Coordinator, FSL Coordinator, M&E Coordinator and Grant Manager to ensure activities and strategies are well integrated and coherent.
  • Identify gaps and needs in Shelter/Infra programme in DRC IDPs and Refugees sites;
  • Support sector managers in the creation and follow up of work plans for Shelter activities across all projects;
  • Ensure link and integration of Shelter/Infra activities with other DRC sectors (FSL, Protection/SGBV, NFI/Shelter, WASH and AVR).
  • Support sector managers on donor reports preparation and review for Shelter projects – review performance/progress assessments against pre-defined project objectives, outputs, activities and indicators;
  • Ensure collection of lesson learned from ongoing project (in coordination with the MEL Manager) and promote learning from relevant best practices internally and externally via, information sharing, clear guidelines and training.

Staff capacity building & HR

  • Identify axes of improvement and potential gaps in technical capacity of DRC staff
  • Prepare a training plan to build the capacity of DRC Shelter staff, in coordination with DRC Shelter Managers.
  • Ensure roll out of the agreed plan in all sites including preparation of materials and training reports and follow up to the trainings.
  • When needed, cover the position of Shelter Manager during their absence (in consultation with the Shelter Manager and the DCD Programme).

Technical advice & quality

  • Review shelter and infrastructure technical design developed by Project Manager and provide technical advices to them.
  • Where there is no project Manager, assist in designing the shelters/infrastructure layouts and in the creation of BoQs.
  • Provide technical advices to Shelter managers and Shelter staff on implementation of Shelter activities;
  • Provide guidance on development of new shelter activities;
  • Support the PM and Procurement Manager in preparing tender documents, drawings and bill of quantities.
  • Ensure that DRC’s Shelter & NFI programming meets accountability obligations and carried out in accordance with the HAP Standard for Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management (ref. Programme Handbook Annex 15 and related tools) and best practice all across South Sudan.
  • Ensure that DRC Shelter programme meets overall program quality and learning standards. Ensures support to Shelter staff with guidelines on quality, impact and accountability.

About You

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • A degree in civil engineering, and relevant experience in general engineering in an NGO context.
  • A minimum of 5 years of field experience in emergency and displacement situations (Refugee and IDP responses)
  • Knowledge of participatory approaches and tools to community planning, monitoring and evaluation
  • Knowledge in WASH is an added advantage
  • Experience in engineering project assessments, program design, proposal writing and budgeting, surveys, implementation and evaluation.
  • Ability to write clear, well-argued assessment and project reports, and prepare success stories.
  • Experience of and commitment to working through community participation
  • Excellent communication skills: Good in English communication – speaking and writing.
  • Computer literate (as well as graphic software: i.e AutoCAD and ArchiCAD)
  • Capacity to technically supervise, train and coach international and national staff.
  • Ability to rapidly analyse complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies;
  • Experience working in an emergency context as a Shelter Manager in refugee and IDP settings;
  • Proven capacity to present in external high level meetings and engage in strategic discussion at cluster level. Perfect understanding and experience in Clusters System.
  • Strong shelter knowledge ; strong experience and/or broad knowledge of themes relevant to conflict-affected or post-conflict countries;
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; strong writing skills;
  • Experience in engaging with different donors i.e. ECHO, OFDA, BPRM, UNHCR, EC, FAO, CHF, DANIDA
  • Proven experience in preparing project proposals and log frames for Shelter projects
  • 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;
  • Ability and willingness to work in remote and isolated location with ever changing security scenarios.

Desirable qualities and qualifications

  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Prior experience in South Sudan an added advantage;
  • 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.

We offer

Contract: 1 year contract renewable dependent on both funding and performance

Duty Station: Juba.

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. This position will be placed at level A13.

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 11th July, 2018

Need further information?

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


How to apply:

Use below link to apply:https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=151389&uiculture=en...

South Sudan: Country Logistics Officer

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Organization: Jesuit Refugee Service
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 22 Jun 2018

Organizational Context

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities, many of which centre around formal and informal education needs.

The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term wellbeing of refugees and displaced persons, while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs. JRS offers opportunities to a wide variety of staff, local and international, while maintaining a realistic and localised scheme of salary/stipend, insurance, etc.

Overall responsibility

The Country Logistics Officer is responsible for the logistics activities and acts as security focal point in JRS South Sudan (Maban, Yambio, Juba and any other new location).

Key Responsibilities

1.Logistics

  • To organize all logistics processes, including purchasing, warehousing, vehicles, communications and transport, as well as the related administrative procedures, for JRS operations in South Sudan.
  • To supervise and support (including offering relevant in-service trainings) logistic personnel working for JRS South Sudan.
  • To implement and monitor logistics systems, in accordance with JRS policies and procedures.
  • To establish and maintain good contacts with suppliers, government offices, UN agencies and other NGOs with regards to logistical matters.
  • To report to the Country Director and the International Logistics Officer on all logistics activities, on a monthly basis.
  • To assist the Project Director/Country Director with logistics advice during the drawing up of new project proposals.
  • To supervise the maintenance of generators, computers, other IT equipment and fixed assets.
  • To develop Warehouse management procedures for the field offices.
  • To oversee the maintenance of the offices, residences, vehicles and other permanent assets.
  • To supervise any repairs and construction works in all sites (with the support of the logistician on site)
  • In case of war, civil disturbance or arbitrary malicious intent, in consultation with the Country Director, to safeguard vehicles, communications and other capital equipment, either by disabling it, hiding it, or by driving it to safety, under the condition that this effort does not jeopardize the personal safety of any staff involved.

2.Procurement

  • To manage procurement of items based on authorized requisitions, in line with JRS procedures as well as donor requirements.
  • To liaise closely with the Administrator/Finance Officer, as well as the Programmes Officer on local and international procurement.
  • To keep records of and maintain contacts with suppliers and local repair/maintenance shops, and to conduct price comparisons among them, in order to get the best deals.

3.Transport and Communication

  • To regulate the use of vehicles and communications equipment.
  • Ensures the proper management and maintenance of vehicle in all sites.
  • To install, programme and maintain communications equipment, including telephones, radios and fax.
  • Supervising and planning vehicle allocation in order to optimally serve the needs of the programme.
  • Monitoring the fuel consumption of JRS vehicles and the skills of the drivers.
  • Coordinate and organize cargo movement of items procured from Juba to the field locations.

4.Personnel

  • To recruit, instruct and supervise logistics staff.
  • To give advice to the Project Director/Country Director concerning the job performance evaluations of logistics staff.
  • To manage and supervise on a daily basis the watchmen and drivers.
  • Develop the capacity of the logistic and support staff through in-service relevant trainings.

5.Administration

  • To ensure that the proper administrative procedures and standards for order follow-up, ordering, stock keeping and dispatch are followed.
  • To keep a proper record of expenditures, receipts, requisitions, purchase order forms, waybills, and all other documents.
  • To manage the petty cash for the country office.

6.Security

  • As country security focal point, to coordinate with focal points from other stakeholders (government, UN, INGOs, etc.)
  • To attend regular security briefings
  • To support the Country Director in update and creating security guidelines, contingency plans, evacuation plans and other related security procedures.
  • To coordinate medical evacuations.
  • To advise the Country Director in any security related matter (i.e., in case of deterioration of security situation and support in case of partial or total evacuation or any other action deemed necessary).
  • To perform any other duty as requested by the Country Director.

Core values and ethics

  • Good understanding of and compatibility with the values of JRS;
  • Very good listening abilities and communication/inter-personal skills;
  • Demonstrated ability and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment with good multicultural sensitivities and in a flexible environment;
  • Willingness and ability to travel to the field, when appropriate, for project monitoring visits and to live a simple lifestyle;

Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related fields.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in logistics and large-scale supply management is preferable.
  • Field experience operating in challenging environments;

Languages

  • Very good English written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset.

Technical and Behavioural Skills

  • Ability to identify and resolve Logistics problems with substantial independence.
  • Ability to perform detailed work of a confidential nature and/or to handle a large volume of work systematically, effectively and accurately
  • Ability to train other staff regarding relevant work responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals.
  • Proven ability to provide analytical support and recommendations for operational costs and funds utilization optimization
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent team work spirit and ability to maintain positive attitude in all circumstances.
  • Willingness to work outside of work hours and travel in the country.
  • Excellent computer skills.

How to apply:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract is for one year, renewable with an initial probationary period of three months. The JRS remuneration policy is aligned with the JRS ethos to offer effective and professional services and at the same time express solidarity with the people served. Details will be discussed with short-listed candidates.

All applicants are requested to submit the following documents through this link

1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English including three (3) professional references with their contact information, phone and email address.

2) A cover letter describing the candidate's desire and motivation to work for JRS and how your qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position.

South Sudan: Program Officer, South Sudan

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Organization: World Vision
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Jul 2018

World Vision International

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 40,000+ staff members working in more than 100 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Program Officer, South Sudan, you will facilitate program development and resource acquisition for both emergency response (Cat III) and ongoing programming with high standards of appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness. You will assist the Senior Program Officer and Program Development and Quality Assurance Director in developing and coordinating proposals for multi-sectoral relief and recovery programs; liaising with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and program collaboration; providing overall coordination in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of assigned portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming.

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from accredited university.
  • At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context. At least one year of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required.
  • Experience developing programs and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Assistance, Economic Recovery & Livelihoods, Education, Children in Emergencies, WASH, and Protection. Experience in working on resilience programming in fragile contexts preferred.
  • Experience negotiating with Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors.
  • Excellent communication English language communication skills. Ability to express ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in writing using correct and appropriate grammar, structure and spelling.
  • Willingness to work and travel to hardship locations.

How to apply:

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 JUL 2018. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

South Sudan: Re-advertisement - Project Manager(Access to Justice)

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Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jul 2018

Background

Justice and the rule of law are fundamental for development. There is an intrinsic relationship between the rule of law and poverty reduction. The rule of law promotes inclusive economic growth and builds accountable institutions that underpin sustainable development. Poverty is not only a lack of food, basic services, jobs and assets, but also a lack of dignity, voice, power, justice and security. This dimension of poverty cannot be reduced without checks on the use of public authority, law and order, protection of human rights and adequate redress. There are also important instrumental linkages between the rule of law, growth and poverty reduction.

There is an important association between the performance of legal institutions and economic growth. The quality of laws and legal institutions has an influence on growth and investment. The establishment of peace, and law and order, are evidently associated with poverty reduction. War and civil conflict are obstacles to human development. Meaningful democracy is contingent upon the rule of law and a government that accepts being bound by the law, and that treats its citizens equally and respects their civil and political rights. Gender equality is positively linked with both high growth and better human development outcomes. Discriminatory laws and regulations can lock women out of business, denying them property rights and reinforcing discrimination through labour and family laws.

Further, the rule of law means independent and effective justice systems that protect people’s rights and ensure that even the most vulnerable individuals and communities can obtain redress when wrongs are committed. In this way, access to justice empowers citizens to address underlying causes of inequality and exclusion.

UNDP South Sudan now seeks a Project Manager to provide results-based project management for the Access to Justice and Rule of Law Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Ensure Project Implementation

  • Participate in all internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project;
  • The management and recruitment of staff in accordance with UNDP guidelines;
  • Undertake monitoring visits to project sites and report on project progress and constraints;
  • Ensure the achievement of outputs in line with the approved work plan through the day-to-day planning, management coordination and implementation of activities.

2.Financial Management

  • Ensure accountability for, and efficient use of project funds;
  • Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
  • Supervise requisitions, purchase orders and payment requests in ATLAS, and ensure monthly delivery updates to the Programme Officer on financial delivery performance;
  • Provide leadership in overseeing of effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement process, efficient logistics and sound financial management;
  • Liaise with the Technical Advisor and other project staff on financial management of the project activities, including monitoring project financial expenditures and transactions;
  • Manage calls for bids and for proposals and selection of implementing partners within the UNDP contractual framework for project activity implementation;
  • Design the scope of works and TORs for the bids and call for proposals;
  • Ensure the integrity of financial system and, overseeing the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project activities;
  • Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations.

3.Building strategic partnerships and alliances

  • Participate in inter-agency working groups and initiatives to promote rule of law, protection and human security;
  • Engage in a constructive dialogue with partners in South Sudan, the region and UNDP HQ to maximize consistency and synergy between the various support components, as informed by the priorities of the Government of South Sudan;
  • Maintain continuous dialogue with the government and other key partners to ensure proper integration and co-ordination of other related development efforts;
  • Support the institutionalization of sector-wide approach to justice sector reform;
  • Support establishment of rule of law forums at national and state level;
  • Provide professional opinions in areas of expertise to promote networking and teamwork between counterparts and the general donor community.

4.Results based management and reporting

  • Advise the project team on the achievement of specific results of the project detailed in the annual work plan;
  • Identify synergies between the institution specific interventions and other projects of the Access to Justice and Rule of Law programme to maximize impact and results;
  • Prepare reports, work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports for the project;
  • Participate in all internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project;
  • Manage and monitor identified project risks and update the status of these risks;
  • Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals; and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;
  • Assist the UNDP project team to achieve results as identified in the annual work plan;
  • Undertake any other duties as may be required by counterparts and UNDP.

5.Resource Mobilization

  • Catalyze mobilization of additional cost-sharing resources from the government, donors and Regional partners to widen the support base to institutional development in the justice sector;
  • Develop partnerships with other individuals and organizations to ensure wide participation and sharing in development issues;
  • Maintain relationships between the Sector and the donors and present a clear analysis of how their financial support has contributed to the results they requested, and promote the institutional development efforts to new donors.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Innovation - Ability to make new and useful ideas work:

  • Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully.

Leadership - Ability to persuade others to follow:

  • Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others.

People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction:

  • Models independent thinking and action.

Communication – Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform:

  • Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis.

Delivery - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement:

  • Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services.

Technical/Functional

Advocacy;

Buildng Strategic Partnership;

Development and Coordination Efectivness;

Justce Sector Development.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s Degree Public Policy and Management, additional qualification in Law and/or Human Rights will be an advantage

Experience:

  • At least 7 years’ professional experience in project management, with at least 5 years focus on justice sector reform and/or access to justice and rule of law programming;
  • Experience of managing development projects in post-conflict situations in the area of justice sector reform;
  • Proven understanding of law and development issues and the administration of justice;
  • Proven experience in partnership building and networking;
  • Demonstrated experience in managing development projects, particularly in the area of justice sector reform;
  • Substantial previous experience in project management and working with senior government officials;
  • Proven strong analytical ability and written and oral communication skills is a requirement;
  • Computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
  • Knowledge of UNDP programme management procedures and policies, including experience with Atlas (Resource Management System) is an asset;
  • Experience from previous UN assignments in a post-conflict environment and work in a Country Office would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required; Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset but not a requirement.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Scam warning

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.


How to apply:

Please click on the below link to apply:

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=17017&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2

South Sudan: Finance and M&E Officer - South Sudan

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Organization: Spark
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 05 Jul 2018

SPARK South Sudan is currently looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of full-time Finance and M&E Officer to provide support for the projects in the field of (agri-business) value chains, entrepreneurship, youth engagement and business development.

SPARK South Sudan is looking for full time (40 hrs/week) Finance and M&E Officer to provide project implementation support for the projects in the field of (agri-business) value chains, youth and women engagement in entrepreneurship and business development.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Run the day to day finance tasks of the office, including invoice and receipts management, bookkeeping, cash box operations and bank operations.
  • Train and coach entrepreneurs and local organizations in the improvement of their financial management systems;
  • Train and coach local partner organizations in financial management, if needed;
  • Control and process financial reports of local partners;
  • Prepare monthly financial reports of SPARK South Sudan’s activities and report to Amsterdam headquarters;
  • Organizing transportation, accommodation and meetings for staff and consultants
  • Train and coach local partners on M&E data collection and reporting, if needed
  • Verify M&E field reports and combine information into report to Amsterdam headquarters
  • Collect data when needed.

Requirements and Skills

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or other related field.
  • Computer knowledge: MS Office and book-keeping systems
  • Good knowledge of the business environment in South Sudan and about MSME development, value chains and agri-business;
  • Good knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation processes
  • Ability to coach local partner organizations;
  • Responsible and honest; Flexible;
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience;
  • Good oral and written language skills in English and Arabic
  • Good team worker while able to work independently;
  • Good communication and social skills and able to work in multicultural setting.
  • South Sudanese Nationals only.

SPARK Offers

  • A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
  • Training opportunities;
  • Remuneration based on experience and full time contract (40h/per week) between 800 and 1.200 USD gross per month;
  • Contract for 40 hours a week (part-time position can be discussed);
  • Dynamic team to work with.

About SPARK

SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile and conflict-affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development organisation with 80+ staff members, in more than 14 offices around the world. SPARK supports refugees in the Middle-East by providing them with scholarships in universities and higher education institutions in the region. SPARK also supports young entrepreneurs in fragile states, to start or grow their own businesses.


How to apply:

If you are interested, please apply with a motivation letter and CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.org until 5th July 2018.

If you have any questions regarding SPARK or the position, please visit our website www.spark-online.org or contact vacancy@spark-online.org, with Reference: Finance and M&E Officer – South Sudan.

All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can therefore take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant individually. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

South Sudan: Nutrition Survey Manager

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Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Jul 2018

Nutrition Survey Manager

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:

To provide overall leadership and management for the Nutrition Survey; the Surveillance Manager will be responsible for designing, planning, conducting, analysing and reporting on surveillance, SMART survey, rapid nutrition assessment, and coverage survey activities. This will be directly or with the counties Nutrition Project manager in areas where SCI is implementing Nutrition Activities. This role will work with the county MOH in coordination, planning, monitoring, data collection/management and reporting of nutrition activities in Jonglei, Abyie and Eastern Equatorial State South Sudan. Liaison with other partners in the County and states where Save the Children is working, support to the County and State surveillance in Emergency and provides up to date Nutrition situation reports for program and policy decision making. This role will work with the Information and survey technical working group.

Through its years of operations in South Sudan, Save the Children's nutrition programmes have significantly improved the nutrition status of women, children and their families and have recorded significant gains in expanding nutrition programme coverage and responsiveness. Currently, through multiple funding sources, Save the children supports 13 counties providing community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and plans to extend CMAM throughout the Save the children-support network of primary health care facilities.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location: South Sudan- Juba

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors/Advanced degree in statistics, epidemiology, nutrition by research or related field
  • At least 4 years of proven experience in managing nutrition assessments, research and surveys as well as humanitarian work.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Excellent knowledge of SMART survey methodology
  • Knowledge of ENA delta for SMART and Epi-Info, SPSS or STATA required
  • Excellent analytical and report writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good management and representation competencies
  • Excellent in influencing and negotiation skills

Preferred:

  • Strong understanding of nutrition information and surveillance system, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of LQAS, CSAS, SQUEAC and KAP methodologies will be of added value.
  • Willing for frequent travel to mentor and monitor activities.
  • Easily acculturate with remote areas living conditions.
  • Ability to absorb and manage workloads and stresses without affecting the quality of deliverables.

Desirable:

  • Experience in South Sudan.
  • Experience in Cluster Coordination.

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at .

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

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

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agent


How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bW9uaWNhLjY3MzYxLjM4MzBAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t


South Sudan: Deputy Country Director - Programmes (Re- Advertisement)

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Organization: Action Against Hunger USA
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Jul 2018

Deputy Country Director – Programmes,

Juba, South Sudan

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly skilled, creative DCD - Programmes, to oversee the appropriate implementation of Program Portfolio and Action Against hunger systems and procedures are in place.

About us

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure families can access clean water, food, training, and health care. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 6,500 staff in over 45 countries, our programs reached 14.9 million people in 2015.

About the program

Action Against Hunger has been operational in what is now South Sudan since 1985 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sector strategy where nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience. Main objective of the country program is to continue building on Action Against Hunger’s reputation for nutritional expertise to deliver integrated nutrition, WASH and FSL assistance in the high caseload states, while responding to emergency nutrition needs throughout the country. With central office in Juba, Action Against Hunger runs static interventions (nutrition, WASH, FSL) in Northern Bahr el Gazal (Aweil East), Warrap (Gogrial) and Fangak (in Jonglei), as well as an emergency roving team that can intervene throughout the country. We have a country team of around 300 staff (25 international) and a budget for 2018 projected at 10 M US$. Our main donors and partners in South Sudan include USAID/OFDA, WFP, UNICEF, SIDA, GIZ, GAC, ECHO and BPRM.

You'll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

playing a key role in coordinating technical country strategy and support provision of operational management and integration of all technical areas.

Key activities in your role will include:

Coordinate the development and review of Action Against Hunger’s programmatic strategy in South Sudan

· Develop yearly sectorial strategies in the form of sector log-frames that clarify the scale of activities foreseen for each sector and geographical priority areas, as well as key points of integration between sectors.

· Review sectorial strategies on a 6 monthly basis with Technical Coordinators and Country Director to ensure their continued relevance.

Coordinate the qualitative review of programmes with Technical Coordinators to ensure that humanitarian standards are ensured

· Ensure oversight of the quality of Action Against Hunger’s programmes in South Sudan through regular meetings with Technical Coordinators.

· Oversee the work planning of Technical Coordinators to ensure that all programmes have an appropriate level of oversight and that quality issues are identified.

· Work with Technical Coordinators and Field Coordinators to put in place work plans to address qualitative programmatic issues identified by Technical Coordinators.

· Conduct regular field visits to monitor the activities in the field.

Coordinating proposal development

· Developing and communicating the proposal development timeline.

· Working with Technical Coordinators to develop the narrative and log frame ensuring appropriate input from Field Coordinators and field teams.

Oversee the implementation of grants

· Participating in the monthly review of programmes during the Programme Review Meeting to ensure that work plans and expenditure plans are in place and realistic.

· Through Technical Coordinators, plan key assessments with Field Coordinators and PMs to ensure that they are appropriately planned and budgeted.

Reporting

· Develop and communicate the reporting calendar on a 3 monthly basis.

· Review and compile reports received from Field Coordinators to ensure there accuracy and relevance before forwarding to the Country Director for submission.

Ensure Action Against Hunger’s programmatic representation

· The DCD Programmes is responsible for ensuring that Action Against Hunger is represented at relevant clusters in Juba and that information provided during meetings is circulated to relevant staff.

· Work with Technical Coordinators to ensure that Action Against Hunger is present at all relevant cluster and technical meetings in Juba.

· Follow-up with Technical Coordinators to ensure that the minutes of these meetings or relevant information is shared with concerned staff, particularly field teams.

Act as interim Country Director in the absence of the Country Director

· Ensure the security management of the mission with the Security Manager.

· Ensure Action Against Hunger’s presence at key coordination meetings and the INGO Forum’s monthly Country Director meeting.

· As appropriate follow-up with donors in country to ensure that they are kept informed of Action Against Hunger’s activities and that relevant issues are discussed with them.

Requirements

· Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in development and/or political/humanitarian studies or equivalent.

· At least 5 years INGO experience preferably with previous experience in nutrition and working in an emergency context.

· Significant experience with INGOs. Previous experience with Action Against Hunger in recovery and complex emergencies.

· Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.

· Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as PCM.

· Excellent management skills (HR, projects, stress management)

· Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, DFID, OFDA, etc.)

· Ability to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team

· Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills

· Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.

· Fluent in English (professional English needed).

· Excellent reporting and proposal writing experience.

Our Core values.

*In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA-USA’s five core competencies*

Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.

Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work; conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.

Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.

Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet, and even exceed, the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).

Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

Benefits

Action Against Hunger-USA values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -

· Health Insurance

· R&R Breaks

· Paid annual leave (vacation)

· Training opportunities

For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger-USA Website


How to apply:

Application Process.

Interested? Then apply for this position by following the link to submit their application: https://action-against-hunger.workable.com/jobs/750942

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications: 3rdof July 2018 5 PM EAT.
For further information about Action Against Hunger-USA, please visit our website www.actionagainsthunger.org

South Sudan: Project Manager

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Organization: UNOPS
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Jul 2018

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline is required;
  • Bachelor’s degree with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline, may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Certification

  • PRINCE2® Foundation asset
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification an asset

Work Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in project development and management, with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is required.
  • Experience in post-conflict/ conflict situation is required.
  • Previous experience with UNOPS is an advantage;

Skills

International organizations experience required:

Client Management asset

Financial Rules and Regulations required;

Multistage Reporting required;

Project Design, Development & Management required;

Language requirement

  • Fluency in written and oral English required
  • UN language proficiency certificate in English would be an advantage

Stakeholder Management:

  • Establish solid working relationship with the project board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders
  • Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products
  • Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance)
  • Manage the information flows between the Project Board/OC Director and the project(s)

Delivery and Performance:

  • Develop and maintain project plans
  • Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board
  • Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle.
  • Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary
  • Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers
  • Authorize Work Packages
  • Advise the Project Board and OC Manager of any deviations from the plan
  • Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved
  • Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted
  • Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers
  • Identify and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS to supervisor
  • Identify and report threats to UNOPS internal business case to supervisor

Procedures:

  • Follow the Project Management Cycle Instructions and ensure that all organizational policy is complied with (Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions)
  • Prepare/adapt the following plans for approval by the Project Board: I. Project Initiation Documentation; II. Stage/Exception Plans and relevant Product Descriptions
  • Prepare the following reports:

i. Highlight Reports

ii. End Stage Reports

iii. Operational Closure Checklist

iv. End Project Report

v. Handover Report

  • Maintain the following: i. Electronic Blue File; ii. Procurement, HR and Finance files as required by those practices as per OD12.
  • Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR).
  • Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
  • Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project
  • Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel
  • Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports)
  • Where the Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements.

Knowledge Management:

  • Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice
  • Actively interact with other PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.
  • Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies
  • Complete lessons learned as per reporting format
  • Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning format

Personnel Management:

  • Lead and motivate the project management team
  • Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established
  • Ensure that performance reviews are conducted
  • Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the OC Director
  • Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA and Staff)
  • Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans
  • Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s)
  • Perform Project Support role, unless appointed to another person or corporate/programme function
  • Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards

Core Values and Principles:

  • Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles

I. Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management

II. Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place

III. Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders

  • Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity

i. Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans

ii. Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff

iii. Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts

  • Partnerships and Coordination Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system

i. Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners)

  • Accountability for results and the use of resources

i. The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue with a supervisor

  • Excellence

i. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

  • Ensure that the project(s) produce(s) the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits;
  • The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case(s);
  • Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.

Background Information – Job Specific
The project manager is responsible to produce/read the project initiation documents (PID), Legal Agreement and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) products are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the client. Success of the project(s) and hence Project Manager will be based on the Success Criteria of UNOPS engagements which are linked to the below responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager Level 2 are similar to that of the Project Manager Level 3, with the difference in grades being determined by the project(s) level, complexity and level of responsibility of the specific position. A project manager at this level would normally be responsible for one or more UNOPS Level 2 project(s). A project manager at this level would likely be expected to manage a mid-sized project with mid-level risk or complexity. The project would rely on a number of external suppliers for its successful delivery, managing tight timeline with some flexibility. The project manager is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S/he must be able to apply, with some degree of autonomy.


How to apply:

For applications, please use the link below:

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VAListing.aspx

Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: I-ICA 3
Contract duration: 1 year one year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Afghanistan: Education Cannot Wait Resource Mobilization Challenge

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Organization: Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
Country: Afghanistan, Aland Islands (Finland), Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba (The Netherlands), Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azores Islands (Portugal), Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (The Netherlands), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Canary Islands (Spain), Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Channel Islands, Chile, China, China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), China - Macau (Special Administrative Region), China - Taiwan Province, Christmas Island (Australia), Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Cyprus, Czechia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Easter Island (Chile), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands (Denmark), Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana (France), French Polynesia (France), Gabon, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland (Denmark), Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island and McDonald Islands (Australia), Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man (The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Madeira (Portugal), Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique (France), Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte (France), Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles (The Netherlands), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue (New Zealand), Norfolk Island (Australia), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Norway, occupied Palestinian territory, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Qatar, Republic of Korea, Réunion (France), Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Barthélemy (France), Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (France), Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten (The Netherlands), Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Thailand, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, United States Virgin Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna (France), Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Closing date: 31 Jul 2018

THE CHALLENGE

ECW is seeking proposals for bold ideas to help address the billion-dollar finance gap for education in emergencies and protracted crises. Ideas should be substantive and have the potential to raise at least US$50 million per year continually (or US$100 million total once, if a onetime effort). Sources should allow the provision of grant funding as ECW is committed to providing equal and free education.

GOAL AND DELIVERABLE

The goal of the Challenge is to surface new and actionable ideas for large scale resource mobilization efforts with a real potential for implementation. Deliverable of the Challenge will be a unique idea and a business plan for implementation.

THE PRIZE

ECW will award up to three prizes of up to US$25,000 to those who can offer the best, most innovative and credible idea and a business plan for resource mobilization. In addition to the cash prize, ECW may consider supporting the implementation of winning proposals with seed funding.

TIMELINE

  • Learn more during a webinar in July, 2018
  • Submit your idea by July 31, midnight in New York.
  • Present your idea to our Grand Jury, potentially in person, at the margins of the UN General Assembly in the
    third week of September 2018.
  • Turn your top three award-winning idea into a business plan for implementation by January 31, 2019.
  • Continue to work with us and bring education to children and youth in emergencies.

IDEAS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  1. Bold and large-scale: Ideas should be substantive and have the potential to raise at least US$50 million per year if they are for a continual resource mobilization effort or US$100 million total once, if they for a onetime resource mobilization effort)
  2. Grant funding: Education in emergencies and protracted crisis requires grant funding as ECW supports children and youth with free education. The proposed idea should mobilize resources that lend themselves to finance free education.
  3. Funding for education in emergencies and protracted crisis: Resources mobilized should be without restrictions to finance education in emergencies and protracted crisis in countries affected by conflict and war, natural disasters, pandemics, or refugee crisis and internal displacement.
  4. New sources of finance: ECW is seeking to identify and tap non-traditional sources of financing beyond bilateral donor contributions and mainstream philanthropy. Proposed ideas should not compete with or crowd out existing funding for education in emergencies.
  5. ECW mission and humanitarian principles: Resources mobilized should not conflict with the ECW vision to create a world where all children and youth affected by crisis can learn free of cost, in safety and without fear in order to grow and reach the full potential. They also should not conflict with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence

How to apply:

WHAT TO SUBMIT:

We ask you to submit your idea with the following information:

  1. Idea: What it is, why it works, and how it is different from other funding sources (max 400 words).
  2. Potential: Estimated fundraising potential, including assumptions made (max 300 words).
  3. Implementation: Outline for implementation including a realistic timeline (max 400 words).
  4. Costs: Estimated start-up costs and ongoing costs – the budget (max 150 words).
  5. Risks: Assessment of risks and potential implementation hurdles such as technical, political, financial (including potential and perceived risks to achieve resource mobilization targets), and/or partnership risks (max 150 words).

SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCESS:

Your idea will be evaluated against the following criteria:

  • Innovation: How new, promising, and viable is the proposed solution? (30 points)
  • Resource mobilization potential: What level of new and additional resources is it likely to generate and over what time frame? (25 points)
  • Implementation: how realistic is the proposal in terms of implementation? (25 points)
  • Costs: What would be estimated start-up costs and ongoing costs for resource mobilization? (10 points)
  • Risk: How well are potential risks captured? How likely is it that these risks can be managed? (10 points)

Your idea will be evaluated in multiple stages. First, a team of technical evaluators will long-list the most promising 50 Submissions based on the criteria outlined above. Following that, in a second round, technical evaluators will short-list the best 8-10 ideas based on the same criteria. A Grand Jury will pick up to the three best ideas.

For more information, consult the Request of Expression of Ideas (download pdf file) (EOI) of the ECW Resource Mobilization Challenge.

Any additional questions can be send to challenge@educationcannotwait.org .

Submit your idea at http://www.educationcannotwait.org/challenge

South Sudan: Country Director South Sudan

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Organization: War Child Holland
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Jul 2018

War Child Holland’s programme in South Sudan

War Child Holland has been working in what is now South Sudan since 1998. The programme has been focused on the consequences of decades of conflict and its purpose is to ensure that children, youth, communities and government are able to promote awareness on child rights, protect children from abuse, exploitation and all forms of violation of their rights. War Child Holland in South Sudan has its country office in the capital Juba and field offices in Bor in Jonglei State and Malakal in Upper Nile.

Your challenge

Programme

You are responsible for the realisation of War Child’s country programme. The country strategy is being finalized to guide WCH through 2020. As the Country Director you will lead the management team to implement the new strategy.

Security

The current conflict in the country, sudden changes in the context, accessibility in rainy season make working in South Sudan very challenging.

Fundraising

War Child’s programmes in South Sudan have been growing and consist of projects funded by a range of donors and is carried out in collaboration with different partners. As the Country Director you will be responsible for building strategic partnerships.

You also have the final and overall responsibility for Finance Management, Logistics Management, Human Resources Management and management of staff.

Your team

The Country Director directly manages the Finance and Human Resources Manager, Programme Development Manager, Logistics & Security manage the Field Location Managers of Torit and Bor.

Your profile

· A seasoned and inspiring leader;

· At least 15 years relevant experience in an international/humanitarian context of which 8 years in a senior management position (e.g. as Representative or Country director);

· Experience in security management and context analyses;

· Relevant academic background e.g. psychology, pedagogy, community development, social sciences, international relations;

· Experience in working with local partners and preferably in our field of expertise;

· Experience in financial management (including management of multiple grants);

· Strong problem solving and social skills;

· Proven affinity with War Child’s mandate.

We offer

· A challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands

· A fair salary and comprehensive secondary benefits that includes free housing, good insurances (including health, travel and disability) and opportunities to develop and learn professionally.

Job Location: Juba, Republic of South Sudan

Contract: At least 2 years in this position, starting with a 1 year contract with the intention to prolong

Starting date: December 2018/January 2019

South Sudan is a non-family duty station. The expatriate is not allowed to bring children. The expatriate can bring a partner under the condition that he/she is employed or will be employed by a humanitarian organization.


How to apply:

https://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/vacancy/details/104972

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply before the 16th of July 2018. Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and fill in our online questionnaire by using the following hyperlink: https://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/vacancy/details/104972

Kindly mention where you found this vacancy.

If this is not your dream job, support War Child by sharing this job with your network!

The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.**

Disclaimer

•Only applications received via our website will be processed.

•If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time will not be processed.

•It could be that during our selection process, the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain live.

South Sudan: Programme Manager Humanitarian Assistance in South Sudan, Juba

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Organization: DanChurchAid
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jul 2018

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a strategic and operationally experienced Humanitarian Assistance Programme Manager to lead humanitarian programs for the DCA office in South Sudan. The duty station is Juba with frequent travels to the field. The position oversees an innovative multi-sectoral relief programme implemented through national partners. It provides opportunities to develop new ways of providing comprehensive relief assistance, support community resilience, and build local capacity.

With the support of 6 programme staff, the programme manager oversees an expected annual portfolio of eight million USD implemented through 3 national partners. DCA is working with local partners to assist the poorest of the poor while committed to adhere to Core Humanitarian Standards.

Key responsibilities

  • The PM has particular responsibility to continued development of a high-quality humanitarian response that positions DCA as an important humanitarian actor punching above its weight.

  • Ensure timely delivery of quality projects, adapting the response to the context changes.

  • Focus on locally-led initiatives, manage the overall relationship with national partners and facilitate their capacity building to implement timely and effective humanitarian and resilience activities.

  • Ensure high quality M&E systems and facilitate lessons learning among partners.

  • Manage the programme team.

  • Diversify the donor base and mobilize resources through high-quality proposals.

  • Represent DCA’s programs with relevant donors and coordination forums.

  • Participate actively in the senior management team at the country office.

  • Engage in the strategic development of the country programme and ensure learnings and synergies between DCA programs in country and globally.

Your profile

  • You have a relevant Master’s degree and at least 5 years relevant work experience, incl. programme management and work in complex humanitarian situations in Africa.

  • You are interested in managing effective and locally-led approaches, under challenging humanitarian conditions and in hard to reach areas.

  • You are confident in the role as manager, innovative, a good motivator and you work with a hands-on approach.

  • You have extensive knowledge of working with grant management and donor relations.

  • You are a proven facilitator with excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

  • You are flexible and able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.

  • You are an outgoing, results-oriented and proactive person.

  • Experience with cash transfer programming is a definite advantage.

  • Knowledge of South Sudan is also an added advantage.

DCA offers:

A one-year contract with the possibility of extension starting September 2018. Competitive salary and benefits. Comprehensive insurance, 6 weeks annual leave, regular R&R and paid roundtrips. Accommodation in Juba will be provided.

Submit your application

via our e-recruiting system no later than 15 July 2018: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies/programme-manager-humanitarian-assistance-in-south-sudan-juba . Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.The interviews with the shortlisted candidates are scheduled between 23-24 July 2018. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written test prior to the interview. Initial interviews may take place by Skype.

For further information please contact Mrs. Nina Pedersen, Country Director South Sudan emailnipe@dca.dk.

About Us

DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 19 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action team. The mine action team is self-implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian nongovernmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org

DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity and belief and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply.


How to apply:

For further information please contact Mrs. Nina Pedersen, Country Director South Sudan emailnipe@dca.dk.

South Sudan: Consultancy to support C4D Integrated Community Mobilization Network, South Sudan

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jul 2018

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

Background

UNICEF C4D established an “Integrated Community Mobilization Approach” from the beginning of 2017. This network has evolved into a team of more than 2000 community level mobilisers, and about 500 supervisors at the payam and county level. This ICM Network is working on community engagement and demand generation focused on child survival, protection and education. The community mobilizer, payam and county level supervisor are also responsible for involving governmental and non-governmental partners at their respective levels. The network is working with local religious and community leaders at both institutional and individual level. Most of implementing partners under this network needs intensified supportive supervision, handholding and training to fully adopt and capitalize the concept for the betterment of women and children of the country. These activities require full time professional for different field locations. Hence the unit is looking to hire 4 full-time consultants.

The communication for development (C4D) consultant report to the section chief for general guidance and supervision along with reporting to Chief of Field Offices, he/she will play critical role in leading the C4D unit and program providing technical and operational support to the Integrated Community Mobilization Network and development of systematic planned and evidence based strategy to promote measurable behavioural and social change.

Specific Tasks

- Manage and support state level partners & C4D officer in implementing Integrated Community Mobilization Network programs

- Provide technical support to UNICEF C4D officer and implementing partners including contribution to the development of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines, and training materials.

- Plan, budget and monitor monthly activities of ICM network along with conducting supportive supervision to county and payam level to ensure quality program implementation.

- Ensure monthly reporting of ICMN activities in coordination with the state C4D officer.

- Develop strong partnership with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of UNICEF’s response.

- In close consultation with CO training team, organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of state/county/payam and community mobilizers

- In close consultation with M&E team, contribute to the office M&E mechanism, including performing result tracking

Reporting

- Reports to Chief of Field Office with technical reporting to C4D Specialist at CO level

Location

Upper Nile, Warrap, Eastern Equatoria, Lakes also covering Western Equatoria.

Expected background (Qualifications & Experience)

- Master degree in the social/behavioural sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication and research.

- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social mobilization networks with practical experience in the adaption and application of communication planning process.

- Experience in Humanitarian/emergency programming is essential and experience of South Sudan programming is an asset

- Fluency in spoken and written English.

- Experience of information management & documentation of project activities is desirable.

- Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

Fees

The consultant will be paid USD 4500 monthly inclusive of consultancy fees and DSA. DSA will be paid for in-country travel as applicable.

Deliverables

July 2018 to Dec 2018 – Submission of monthly household survey and training report for respective field offices

Policy both parties should be aware of:

- No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=513927

South Sudan: Cost Recovery Officer

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Organization: UNOPS
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 05 Jul 2018

Functional Responsibilities

The Cost Recovery Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the various Multi-Agencies Compound and Shared Common Services for office premises, secured accommodation and vehicle fleet being managed by the Cost Recovery Unit and provides services to the different partners and beneficiaries. Management of the Shared Common Services for each of the Multi-Agency Compound are considered as separate projects. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the organizations performance and delivery goals.

  • Develops, implements and manages a cost – effective work plan for various Multi-Agencies Compound and Shared Common Services for office premises, secured accommodation and vehicle fleet leasing arrangements that is capable of responding adequately to the different needs of clients in a security challenged working environment;
  • Manage the development of all business cases for potential Cost Recovery activities, and ensure timely submission for approval;
  • Manage the lease agreement process and ensure timely dissemination of all agreements to clients related to office, accommodation, etc.;
  • In close consultation with the HoSS, ensure coherent work plans and budgets are in place for all activities in the Cost Recovery projects;
  • Implements and monitors provision of common services and in coordination with the HoSS, ensure the performance of regular maintenance, upkeep and uninterrupted operation of the facilities and accommodations, keeping risks to a minimum; healthy and safe working environment; effective individual working stations, equipment, furniture and fixtures, vehicle leasing, etc., to include the identification of problems and discussion with appropriate and specialized contractors;
  • Maintains a Cost Recover Project Risk Management System register to identify and manage risks, issues and capture lessons learned;
  • Contribute to the establishment of a system for management of multi-agency common services, dwelling facilities including UNOPS assets and facilities;
  • In consultation with the Business Development Office, identify and develop business opportunities for Cost Recovery and support client relationship building;
  • Provides timely and accurate reports (e.g. monthly highlight and financial reports, Operational Closure Checklist, End Project Report and Hand-over report) and analysis in response to requests by senior management, clients and other stakeholders.

Ensures management of UNOPS premises**, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Management of office/accommodation premises; negotiations with building owner regarding contractual arrangement and office/accommodation lease renewal, in consultation with the UNOPS Regional Hub/Head of Support services.
  • Promotion and implementation of energy-saving and green office policy.
  • Management of maintenance/repair/washing/painting work of the office premises and environment. Supervision of the cleaning and maintenance team to ensure effective and efficient services be provided
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the timeliness and quality of administrative tasks (e.g. cleaning and security guard service) on a regular basis.

  • UNOPS administrative resources fully and properly accounted for; adequate and functioning internal control systems.

  • Assessment of expenditure in administration (office premises, assets, etc.) for previous years; estimate of new requirements and preparation of budget plans for designated areas of work.

  • Collaboration in the administration of common premises to ensure efficiency, cost- effectiveness and timeliness of operations and services.

  • Contract negotiations with vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective services and of quality and timely service.

  • Supervision and guidance to the staff in the administrative/cost recovery team, including the drivers, handyman, for satisfactory performance and client-oriented services.

  • Drafting of correspondence and internal procedural directives relating to administrative matters.

  • Administrative support and services provided to Country Office’s key events (e.g. conferences, VIP visits, UN Day, etc.) on a timely and quality basis.**Financial Resources Management**

Within the framework of the SSOC Cost Recovery Project:

  • Ensure integrity of financial systems, review of budget requirements and the consistent application of rules and regulations;
  • Ensure proper planning, expenditure tracking and audit of financial resources in accordance with UNOPS financial rules and regulations;
  • Routine monitoring of financial exception reports for all project activities and transactions and ensure that expenditures are in accordance with the project’s budgets;
  • Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time;
  • Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports).

Stakeholder Management:

  • Builds, strengthens and maintains solid working relationships with the co-locating organizations inside the multi-agency compounds with a view towards improving overall client servicing capabilities;
  • Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products;
  • Advise the clients and stakeholders on issues that may impact the achievement of the approved annual work plan including issues of sustainability;
  • Manage the information flows between the Executive Committee (i.e. UNOPS’ Senior Management and Tenants’ Representatives), client and key stakeholders.

Personnel Management:

  • Lead and motivate the Cost Recovery Project Management Team;
  • Supervise and provide substantive guidance to more junior staff;
  • Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans;
  • Allocates work assignments and ensure continuous monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators and that performance reviews are conducted;
  • Ensures that adequate staffing levels with the requisite experience are maintained to address and deliver client expectations on service delivery;
  • Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA and Staff);
  • Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards.

Knowledge Management:

  • Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice;
  • Actively interact with other PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System;
  • Complete lessons learned as per reporting format;
  • Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning format.**Education**

    • Masters Degree preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or other relevant field is required.
    • OR Bachelor Degree preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or other relevant field with additional 2 years of experience in the relevant field may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Certification

  • PRINCE2 certification, at Foundation level is highly desirable.

    Working Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, administration, finance and operations, with focus on financial management and/or project reporting, planning and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is required

  • Previous experience within a conflict and post-conflict/conflict zone setting is highly desirable;

  • Knowledge of, and experience with, UN/ rules and regulations is a distinct advantage;

    Language requirement

  • Fluency in written and oral English required.


How to apply:

Contract type:International Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: IICA-2
Contract duration: 1 year initially, renewable subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • UNOPS has provision for flexible working arrangements.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

How to Apply:

Please use the link below:

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=15882#6


South Sudan: Administrative Specialist, (P-3), Juba, South Sudan

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 09 Jul 2018

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, an advocate...

UNICEF Sudan has been tackling numerous issues, including displacement, conflict, food insecurity, and droughts and floods. We have achieved significant milestones, helping to boost child protection, treating malnutrition on a wide scale, providing newborn health services and lifesaving access to improved water supply. We also worked with partners to contain diarrhea epidemics and provided immunization services. But there is still a long way to go. Join our team and help us make sure every child has a champion.

How can you make a difference?

As the manager and specialist of administrative management services typically in a small to medium size country office, the incumbent is accountable for provision of managerial leadership and policy guidance for achievement of effective administrative service management and staff capacity development. Collaborate with Operations management efficient administrative operations in support of the Office and country programmes. Ensures the office’s administrative operations and services are effectively in compliance with the organization's administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Policy, procedures and strategies

  • As technical specialist and manager, accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the management of administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership, guidance and support to the country office and sub-offices where applicable.
  • Contributes to global, regional and country strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on administrative matters as necessary. Provides technical input to the establishment of administrative guidelines in close coordination with the head of office, Chief of Operations and DFAM.
  • Advises the head of the office and updates staff on administrative policies, procedures rules and regulations, providing technical advice, guidelines and administrative support. Implements the appropriate application and interpretation of administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Briefs and assists arriving and departing staff on administrative procedures and requirements.
  • Liaises with the Regional Office and HQ Divisions to support policy reform in the area of administrative service management; advises on the applicability of new policy directives at the country level. Makes viable recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, and resolution of sensitive issues, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.
  • Keeps the supervisor abreast of potential problem areas, and identifies and recommends solutions. Prepares reports on administrative matters.
  • Provides administrative support and services to country and sub-country offices where applicable, including preparation and funding of service contracts, preparations of PGMs for all administrative supplies. Undertakes missions to field locations to review administrative arrangements and makes appropriate recommendations as required.
  • Budget management

  • Monitors the budget in close coordination with the Chief of Operations to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operation of the country office/sub offices, where applicable.
  • Recommends and prepares estimates on office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes. Assists zone offices in the establishment and maintenance of administrative services. Prepares monitors and controls the administrative budget.
  • Administrative support and services

  • Ensures timely and effective delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services for enhanced quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness, including space management, transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, equipment, conference and travel arrangements, document reproduction, communications, mail and delivery services, local procurement and bill payments of utilities.
  • Ensures the timely and cost-effective provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity.
  • Supports the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team's approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Negotiates and supervises matters relating to office premises, utilities and services with vendors /agencies.
  • Property management

  • Manages properties of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the Property Survey Board and ensuring follow-up action.
  • Prepares Property Survey Board submissions for the Senior Operations Officer; prepares minutes of meetings and assists the Senior Operations Officer in executing PSB recommendations approved by the Head of Office.
  • Supervises adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensures that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.
  • 5. Contract arrangement and control

    Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

    Reviews all contractual arrangements related to administrative support (i.e. courier, premises maintenance, ancillary administrative support, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of services. Proposes to supervisor any changes that may be required.

    Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

    Staff learning and development

  • Develops training programmes to enhance effective performance and efficiency in admin. services management.
  • Implements staff learning and development programme activities for capacity building. Conducts workshops for staff competency building, staff learning and development and career development. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/development.
  • Partnership, coordination and collaboration

  • Facilitates and maintains effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners relating to administrative matters for enhancement of information exchange, collaboration, and harmonization.
  • Cooperates and coordinates with other UN agency counterparts in the UN reform initiatives (including common services and premises agenda, etc.).
  • Coordinates field emergency services.
  • Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required

  • Ensure to provide quality services to the beneficiaries in a timely and cost effective manner in performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned in conformance with the policy, standards, rules and regulations.
  • To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • Education:Advanced university degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance, or any other relevant field of discipline. A first level university degree with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • Experience:Five years of relevant professional work experience (both national and International) in office management, administration, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or any other relevant function is required. Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.
  • Language:Fluency in English is required
  • For every Child, you demonstrate…

    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

    The technical competencies required for this post are….

    Core Competencies (Required)

  • Communication [II]
  • Working with People [II]
  • Drive for Results [II]
  • Functional Competencies (Required)

  • Analyzing [II]
  • Applying Technical Expertise [II]
  • Leading and Supervising [II]
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
  • Planning and Organizing [III]
  • View our competency framework at

    http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

    Remarks:

    Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

    * The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

    * Please note that is a non-family duty station.

    Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514101

    South Sudan: Country Director - South Sudan

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    Organization: MENTOR Initiative
    Country: South Sudan
    Closing date: 08 Jul 2018

    The MENTOR Initiative is the world’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria and other vector borne diseases in emergency settings, operating across countries in west, central, and eastern Africa and the Middle East. The organisation directly delivers large scale disease control interventions to the most vulnerable communities caught up in emergencies, and in parallel, also works to build the technical and operational capacity of local and international partners on the ground, to incorporate medium and long term disease control systems into their operations and country strategy. For more information, please visit: www.thementorinitiative.org.

    The MENTOR Initiative seeks a dynamic and highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in disease control with a particular interest in NTD’s to lead and develop its South Sudan country programme, partnering with a strong headquarters team.

    Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: • Strategic planning and management of The MENTOR Initiative’s programs in the country; • Promoting effective relations with national and international partners; • Fundraising for existing and new activities and expansion of the disease control programmes portfolio; • External relations with strategic partners such as government institutions, donor organisations, diplomatic embassies, NGOs, UN agencies and community based organizations and private sector partners; • In-country personnel recruitment, development, training, and supervision; • Ensuring the development and implementation of disease control programmes to meet the needs of the most vulnerable communities; • Supervision of evidenced based operational research activities in addition to ensuring routine disease control monitoring and evaluation; • Developing and stewarding annual and specific project budgets consistent with both the organization and donor requirements; • Meeting financial and other reporting as required by donors and The MENTOR Initiative; • Development and enforcement of field office administrative, security, operational and logistics policies; • Country strategy development and own team capacity building.

    QUALIFICATIONS: • At least five years work experience managing programs related to international health issues in emergency or developing country settings. Previous experience as a Country Representative preferred; • Solid assessment/proposal development, personnel and financial management experience; • Relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent experience; • Familiarity with the international donor community; • Good working capacity in English. Portuguese, French or Spanish language a distinct advantage. The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in innovative disease control at health systems and community level; and proven ability to produce results and mentor staff.


    How to apply:

    Send CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

    South Sudan: NFI/Shelter Programme Manager - South Sudan

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    Organization: Concern Worldwide
    Country: South Sudan
    Closing date: 16 Jul 2018

    About the role: This is a 12 month, replacement role with unaccompanied terms based in Juba with a salary of Grade 3 (€35,811- €39,790).

    You will report to the Emergency Programme Director, will line manage one Project Officer, and four Assistant Project Officers and will work closely with Concern support departments, the NFI/Shelter Cluster and other actors in UN House.

    We would like you to start in September 2018.

    Your purpose:

    To lead Concern’s shelter/NFI response in UN House in Juba, developing the response strategy, planning and overseeing shelter and NFI assessments, shelter construction and rehabilitation and shelter and NFI kit distributions.

    Some of your responsibilities will be to:

    Providing technical leadership and quality control in the management, design, implementation, post-distribution monitoring and evaluation of Concern’s NFI/shelter projects in UN House in Juba. This includes:

    Programme Planning and Design:

    • Design and plan shelter and NFI activities in UN House, and potentially wider Juba, ensuring the participation of programme stakeholders in all stages of the programme cycle;
    • In collaboration with the Emergency Programme Director, develop a longer-term strategy for the UN House shelter and NFI response
    • Prepare Scopes of Work and Bills of Quantities for the construction of emergency and robust emergency shelters as well as other shelter projects, as required.

    Programme Management:

    • Oversee the day to day management of the shelter programme including leading and overseeing the assessment, reconstruction, construction and rehabilitation of shelters in UN House.
    • Ensure accurate management of the shelter/NFI budget to ensure that activities are delivered in a timely and cost-efficient way.
    • Monitor programme budgets and management accounts to ensure that relevant activities are being implemented in accordance with agreed budgets
    • Prepare procurement plans and work with logistics to ensure timely procurement of all necessary supplies.
    • Participate in contract design, tendering and contractor performance as required for the implementation of interventions.

    Reporting and Donor Compliance

    • Contribute to the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals for the shelter/NFI programme.

    • Prepare timely and high quality internal and donor reports for the Juba shelter/NFI programme;

    • Prepare and share timely updates as well as assessment, distribution and PDM reports to the Shelter pipeline.

    People Management:

    • Manage and provide leadership to the Juba NFI/shelter team, contributing to their capacity building and career development including through on-the-job training.
    • Ensure that the shelter team have up to date job descriptions, clear objectives and identify and facilitate training when required.
    • Ensure that each me
    • mber of the team fully understands outcomes which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work
    • Monitor and review performance and hold staff accountable for meeting the success criteria; give corrective feedback where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance

    Representation:

    • Represent Concern Worldwide at any external coordination meetings, where required including in UN House coordination meetings and NFI/shelter Cluster meetings and technical working groups.
    • Ensure that Concern’s NFI/shelter activities are coordinated with other actors and stakeholders in the programme area.

    Other

    • Support cross-sectoral periodic programme reviews in order to assess programme progress, capture lessons learnt and adapt programme strategies as necessary in accordance with Concern’s results-based management principles.

    • Ensure mainstreaming of cross cutting issues/approaches throughout the programme cycle including: Gender, Protection, HIV and Aids, Rights Based Approach, Accountability and do no harm philosophy.

    • Ensure the Juba shelter/NFI team adheres closely to security protocols and procedures

    • Other duties as assigned by the Emergency Programme Director.

    Your skills and experience will include:

    Essential:

    Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    • Bachelor in International Development or other related fields
    • Minimum of three years post qualification experience in construction or engineering projects, preferably in a humanitarian, post-conflict setting.
    • Fluency in English
    • Experience of programme design and programme cycle management
    • Experience in planning and organising distributions
    • Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of shelter or NFI projects.
    • Successful experience in leading communication with communities and its representatives.
    • Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation.

    Desirable:

    • Construction site management experience
    • Previous Concern experience
    • Experience of refugee and/or IDP programming, including shelter projects
    • Experience of working/living in insecure and sensitive environments
    • Knowledge of Arabic an advantage
    • Experience of funders such as OFDA, DFID, Irish Aid, ECHO and CHF

    How to apply:

    All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

    All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

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

    South Sudan: Project Coordinator – Raja / SOUTH SUDAN (M/F)

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    Organization: ALIMA
    Country: South Sudan
    Closing date: 10 Jul 2018

    THE ALIMA ASSOCIATION

    ALIMA’S SPIRIT:ALIMA’s purpose is to save lives and provide care for the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion or politics, through actions based on proximity, innovation, and the alliance of organizations and individuals. We act with humanity and impartiality in accordance with universal medical ethics. To gain access to patients, we undertake to act in a neutral and independent manner.

    Our CHARTER defines the VALUES and PRINCIPLES of our action:

    1. Putting the Patient First
    2. Revolutionizing humanitarian medicine
    3. Responsibility and freedom
    4. Improve the quality of our actions
    5. Placing trust
    6. Collective intelligence

    CARING - INNOVATING - TOGETHER:

    Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 3 million patients. Today ALIMA works in 10 countries in Western and Central Africa. In 2018 we plan to work in 41 projects including 10 research projects focusing on malnutrition, Ebola and Lassa fever. All of these projects will support national health authorities through more than 320 health facilities (including 28 hospitals and 294 health facilities). Alima intervenes in response to humanitarian crises and patients are at the heart of all our actions. We work in partnership whenever possible to ensure that our patients benefit from the best and most relevant expertise wherever it is, whether within their own country or in the rest of the world.

    ALIMA’S TEAM: more than 1800 people are currently working for ALIMA. The field teams, closest to the patients, receive their support from coordination teams generally based in the countries’ capitals. These receive support from the 3 desk teams and the emergency and opening team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The Paris and New York teams are actively working to raise funds and represent ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams working on behalf of other organizations such as medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERT Health, SOS Doctors / KEOOGO, AMCP, research organizations PACCI and INSERM, Bordeaux or Copenhagen Universities, the INGO Solidarités International and many others.

    COUNTRIES WHERE WE WORK IN 2018: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, South Sudan.

    THE WORK WE DO covers: Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary Health, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Dengue, Lassa Fever), Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender Based Violence, Opening / Closing.

    CONTEXT

    ALIMA supports one health and nutrition projects in Raja and one future emergency project in South Sudan.

    An independent nation as of 9 July 2011, South Sudan was the location of much of the fighting during the second Sudanese civil war (1983–2005), which pitted a coalition of Sudanese armed forces, paramilitaries, and non-state armed groups against the rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A). Both sides armed Southern tribal militias, and the SPLM/A split numerous times, with some factions returning to the government only to rebel once again. In the latter phases of the war, much of the conflict was intra-Southern, with the pro-government fighting conducted by a patchwork of Khartoum-supported Southern commanders and militias loosely organized under the banner of the South Sudan Defence Forces (SSDF).

    The SPLA and the Government of Sudan signed a series of agreements culminating in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, which established a six-year interim period for Southern Sudan to consider its future relationship with Sudan, while the SSDF was side-lined. Following the death of SPLA leader John Garang, his successor Salva Kiir attempted to integrate the former SSDF commander into the army through the 2006 Juba Declaration, even as the inner circle of the regime moved more decisively towards supporting independence.

    As Southern independence approached, a number of rebellions by former SSDF commanders, as well as others linked to tribal groups in conflict with the Dinka-dominated SPLA, shook the Greater Upper Nile region. Some of the rebel commanders were supported by Khartoum.

    The fragile governing coalition between former enemies unravelled in 2013 after President Salva Kiir’s unilateral sacking of his cabinet and the firing of his vice-president, Riek Machar, who was close to anti-SPLA militia leaders from the civil-war era. The political crisis became a military and humanitarian one after elements of the SPLA killed an unknown number of ethnic Nuer in Juba in December 2013, rebel cadres rapidly self-mobilized, with Riek as leader, and large numbers of the army defected to the rebellion, known as the SPLM-in Opposition (SPLM-IO). Fighting concentrated largely in Greater Upper Nile. The breakdown of the latest, IGAD-brokered cease fire agreement in July 2017 has fuelled violence in the Greater Equatoria, which had been relatively spared by the conflict until the Arrow Boys militia initiated their rebellion in the former Western Equatoria. This added further strain to an already exhausted civilian population across the country.

    The population is uprooted. More than 2.3 million people – one in every five people in South Sudan - have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict began, including 1.66 million internally displaced people (with 53.4 per cent estimated to be children) and nearly 644,900 refugees in neighbouring countries. Some 185,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have sought refuge in UN Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites, while around 90 per cent of IDPs are on the run or sheltering outside PoC sites. Due to the fluidity of displacement, it is difficult to determine the number of IDP returnees. However, humanitarian partners estimate that some 300,000 will be in need of assistance in 2016. Thousands of homes have been ruined during the fighting and many people have been displaced multiple times because of repeated attacks. Thousands of people living with HIV have seen their life-sustaining treatment interrupted without possibility of resumption due to displacement.

    More than 686,200 children under age 5 are estimated to be acutely malnourished, including more than 231,300 who are severely malnourished. Between 15,000 to 16,000 children are estimated to be recruited by armed actors in South Sudan. Over 10,000 children have been registered as unaccompanied, separated or missing. An adolescent girl in South Sudan is three times more likely to die in childbirth than complete primary school. An estimated one million children are believed to be in psychosocial distress.

    The International Crisis Group estimated that between 50,000 to 100,000 people across South Sudan had been killed in the period December 2013 to November 2014. This number increased as fighting continued. In Leer, Mayendit and Koch counties of Unity State alone, an estimated 1,000 civilians were killed, 1,300 women and girls were raped and 1,600 women and children were abducted from April to September 2015. Mortality has been exacerbated by acute malnutrition and disease, including an unprecedented malaria outbreak and a cholera outbreak in 2015 for the second year in a row.

    Hunger and malnutrition are widespread. 3.9 million people –nearly one in every three people in South Sudan – were severely food insecure and 3.6 million were considered to be ‘stressed’, in September 2015. An estimated 30,000 people were facing catastrophic food insecurity (IPC Level 5) in Unity State, leading to starvation, death, and destitution. Livelihoods have been decimated by the conflict and economic decline, with livestock looted, killed and disease-prone and crops destroyed or planting delayed due to violence, displacement and unfavourable weather. Nearly one in every three pregnant and lactating women is malnourished.

    Infrastructure losses are extensive. South Sudan is one of the most logistically challenging places in the world and has one of the most underdeveloped communications technology infrastructures. The severely under developed and under maintained roads makes 60 per cent of the country inaccessible by road during the rainy season. Prior to the conflict, healthcare was extremely difficult to access in South Sudan, with an estimated 0.15 doctors per 10,000 patients and 0.2 midwives/nurses per 10,000 people. As of September 2015, some 55 per cent of the health facilities in Unity State, Upper Nile State and Jonglei were no longer functioning. The rising cost of living and impact of the conflict have undermined people’s ability to access safe water, including due to the destruction of water points. 110 million square metres of land is contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war.

    South Sudan’s economic crisis has been driven by the rapidly depreciating value of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP), shortages of hard currency, global declines in oil prices, and significant dependence on imports. The price of staple foods, such as sorghum, maize and beans, are at record highs (up to 150% compared to average). The decline in oil price has crippled the Government’s social services sector and negatively affected more than 40 percent of the population. Since December 2013, an additional one million people have been pushed below the poverty line. Sources: HSBA (Small Arms Survey South Sudan), OCHA

    POST TYPOLOGY

    Mission Location: Raja, South Sudan

    MISSION AND MAINACTIVITIES

    The Project Coordinator is responsible for ALIMA operational response in the Project. In close collaboration with the mission coordination team, define and plan the Project objectives and priorities, identifying population’s health and humanitarian needs, analyzing the context and the humanitarian issues at stake, the risks and constraints and calculating human and financial needs. Coordinate, in close collaboration with the Head of Mission, its implementation in order to efficiently ensure the goals as well as to improve targeted population’s health conditions and humanitarian situation.

    • Supervise the political and humanitarian situation in the project’s area in order to ensure that ALIMA's charter, policies and image are respected with regards to national employees, populations, authorities and partners
    • Together with the project team, evaluate needs by identifying the population’s health status, by analyzing the context (environment, actors involved, negotiations for access etc.) and associated risks and constraints in order to define priorities and projects goals and to calculate material, human and financial resources needed
    • Together with the project team and the Head of Mission monitor the security situation in the area of intervention, propose security guidelines and guarantee their implementation in order to ensure the security if the project team.
    • Propose and carry out exploratory missions, according to Head of Mission’s indications, in order to better comprehend context, priorities, constraints and population needs
    • Ensure a data collection and epidemiological surveillance system, in agreement with the Medical Coordinator, in order to define medical and technical programs and preventive protocols for the targeted population
    • Steer and supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project in collaboration with the project team and according to the internal and donor indicators in order to evaluate the level of achievement of the project objectives.
    • Provide reporting to the coordination team on project’s evolution and propose corrections if needed
    • Elaborate the Project’s institutional memory, keeping written records (and file them) on its development, in order to broadcast ALIMA achievements and improve awareness
    • In coordination with the Administration Manager and Activity Managers, plan and organize the organizational charts, plan and distribute tasks and workload among the teams, guiding their understanding of the issues linked to the Project and the Mission through regular working meetings and feedback, in order to ensure an efficient deployment of the resources and the achievement of the expected goals
    • Inform the field team on the instructions given by the mission coordination promoting fluent, smooth written and oral communication and information flow and ensuring confidentiality and full compliance with security rules and medical ethics
    • Supervise full implementation of safety and health protocols, reporting the Medical Coordination on risky behaviours, in order to ensure safe working conditions for the project staff
    • Be responsible of the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activities he/she is accountable for
    • In coordination with the Administration Manager and Activity Managers, identify training needs, provide individual follow up and coaching, carry out end of mission evaluation of the team members and lead internal communication initiatives in order to facilitate people’s integration and professional development and to maximize their capabilities and commitment to ALIMA values and project’s goals.
    • Supervise the project material resources put at ALIMA’s disposition in order to ensure a correct use and its longevity.
    • Supervise all orders (medical and logistical) and the Project’s purchases as well as the financial indicators, with the support of the coordination, in order ensure efficiency and early detect deviations and its causes.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    • University degree or paramedical diploma/degree desirable.
    • Previous experience in humanitarian aid
    • Experiences with international medical NGOs & experience in project management desirable.
    • Experience in security management highly desirable.
    • English Speaking, reading and writing, mandatory. French is an asset.
    • Essential computer literacy (word, excel & internet).
    • Negotiation skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills

    CONDITIONS

    · Contract term: Contract under French law, 7 months renewable.

    · Salary: Depending on experience

    o Minimum net salary for non Europeans: 2 300 Euros per month, social contributions and taxes are the direct responsibility of the employee

    o Minimum gross salary for Europeans: 2 354 Euros per month, social contributions are deducted from the gross salary by ALIMA and paid to the relevant administrations, taxes are the direct responsibility of the employee

    o Perdiem

    o ALIMA pays for:

    • Travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the mission location

    • Accommodation costs

    • Medical cover from the first day of the contract to a month after the date of departure from the mission country for the employee

    • Evacuation of the employee


    How to apply:

    Send your CV and your answers to the following questions:

    . Why are you applying for ALIMA in light of ALIMA’s operational approach and CHARTER? https://www.alima-ngo.org/en/our-charter

    . Please describe a real life example of where you have managed a security incident

    . In your opinion, what are the 3 main skills of a good Project Coordinator in Raja?

    . What is your availability to begin to work?

    Please follow this link to apply :http://candidatures.alima.ong/Position/125

    Any application without answer to the questions will not be taken into account.

    South Sudan: Nutrition Technical Specialist – Ministry of Health South Sudan

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    Organization: Concern Worldwide
    Country: South Sudan
    Closing date: 09 Jul 2018

    About the role: This is a 7 month, replacement role with unaccompanied terms based in Juba, South Sudan with frequent travel to programme sites, including some remote field sites and with a salary of Grade 4, €39,219 - €43,577.

    The role will on be on a secondment arrangement to the MoH, department of nutrition. You will report to the Director for Nutrition (MOH); with technical support and facilitation by Concern Worldwide Nutrition Advisor. You will provide technical support to the department of Nutrition in the Directorate of the PHC and support building and finalisation of nutrition strategic plan; contribute to the finalisation nutrition policy and nutrition strategy; work along with other TWG and participate to the monitoring of the CMAM.

    We would like you to start as soon as possible.

    Your purpose:

    The role of this position will be to provide technical support to the department of Nutrition in the Directorate of the PHC and support building and finalisation of nutrition strategic plan; contribute to the finalisation nutrition policy and nutrition strategy; work along with other TWGs and participate in the monitoring of the CMAM.

    You will be responsible for:

    Programme and Coordination

    • Support the department in the finalisation process of the Nutrition Policy

    • Develop first draft of the Nutrition strategic plan document

    • Support the department Nutrition in the monitoring of CMAM Guidelines implementation, associated training modules and job aids;

    • Support the process of the SUN roll out at national level;

    • Support the department in key nutrition priority areas of focus, including the integration of nutrition into health;

    • Coordinate with INGO and NNGO implementing nutrition services in South Sudan to ensure full information is shared and quality services are provided as per the country technical guidelines;

    • Submit final report outlining achievement, lessons learned and next steps.

    Technical Guidance & Information Management

    • Participate in the development of the Nutrition information system (NIS) at MoH level

    • Build the capacity of the nutrition department team as per assessed needs

    • Support the nutrition department with report writing and data management

    Others

    • Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct (P4 and CoC), including the respect of confidentiality.

    • Report to the appropriate manager all violations of the P4 or CoC.

    • Other duties as agreed with the Director of the nutrition department/MoH, and the Country Director of Concern.

    Your skills and experience will include:

    Education & Qualifications Required:

    ESSENTIAL

    • Masters Degree in Nutrition (public health nutrition, community nutrition or applied nutrition) or Public Health;
    • Minimum of five years development experience with international donor-funded projects/programmes;
    • Significant experience in nutrition programme with a focus on MOH capacity building and development of policy and guidelines; strategic work plans and sector plans
    • Strong experience of collaboratively working with various stakeholders including international NGOs, National NGOs, Donors and UN Agencies.
    • Skills and experiences in the development of training materials, including preparation and roll out of advanced programme technical guidance materials and field tools etc.
    • Excellent computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Pack.
    • Language: Fluency in both written and oral English and experience of working across cultural barriers preferable.

    DESIRABLE

    • Experience of work in South Sudan / Horn of Africa region.
    • Proven ability in report writing, research and documentation.
    • Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation
    • Consultation and networking skills involving technical Ed/health/FSL sector counterparts in government and NGOs
    • Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation techniques and a good grasp of the project management cycle.
    • Familiarity with IT equipment, HF/VHF radios and security issues.

    How to apply:

    All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

    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.

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