Position: Area Coordinator, South Sudan

Place of Assignment: Jonglei State

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Initial contract of 1 year

Job Summary:

The Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service, South Sudan Country Program is looking for a mature, qualified and experienced Area Coordinator to lead, manage and coordinate the various Projects and Programs of LWF/DWS South Sudan. The context is challenging as it involves overcoming mistrust and suspicion between different ethnic and religious groups.

1. Qualifications :Master’s degree in Social Sciences, development studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Experience: A minimum of five years’ international experience managing large development and humanitarian projects with many staff in a reputable international organization. Excellent team work and problem solving skills.
3. The Area Coordinator must be confident, eloquent and organized, as the operations in Jonglei State will rely on his/her leadership during times of high pressure and competing priorities.
4. Professional skills:Knowledge of church structures and experience with related agencies, ecumenical partners, other NGOs. Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result. Demonstrated experience and skills in training facilitation, conducting assessments, baselines and evaluations using participatory methodologies, data analysis and interpretation. Sound understanding of project management cycle, humanitarian principles and standards including SPHERE, HAP and the Code of Conduct. Awareness of the general political, economic and development dynamics of the region. Strong organizational and management skills. Excellent verbal and written English skills. Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
5. Commitment: to train national staff and communities to increase their capacity for self-help and development.
6. Applicants are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

for the post of

AREA COODINATOR, JONGLEI

of theLutheran World Federation, Department for World Service (LWF/DWS)

South Sudan Country Program

Main Duties:

Overall planning, implementation, monitoring and administration of the LWF/DWS implemented projects in the field area of operation and support, in accordance with the project descriptions and budget provisions. The Area Coordinator (AC) – Jonglei is responsible for the overall supervision and management of all LWF projects in Jonglei State. This entails overall responsibility for the effective and efficient management of LWF development and emergency operations in Jonglei State. This shall entail human, financial, logistics and procurement, and administrative resources and functions of the project area. The AC is the primary representative of LWF in key coordination meetings with communities, NGO partners and Government authorities and departments in Project areas.

Reporting & Communication lines: The AC shall report to the Program Coordinator or the person designated by him or her under the overall leadership of the Country Representative. The AC shall maintain communication lines with the Emergency Manager, Development Manager,Finance Officer, Logistics and Administration Officer staff in Jonglei and staff in the Country program office in Juba.

Duty station: Panyagor, Jonglei State, South Sudan with 30% time for travelling to other project sites.

Key Functions:

Program management

• · Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring & reporting and general administration of LWF/DWS projects in Jonglei in accordance with LWF policies and donor agreements and guidelines.
• · To lead, guide and support all Jonglei staff in their activities, both emergency response and development work.
• · The AC shall directly coordinate both development and emergency projects in Jonglei state. 70% of the AC’s time shall be based in Panyagor and 30% in other locations.
• · Facilitate the strategic formulation and planning for future development and emergency projects, including replicating or scaling up best practices and lessons learned.
• · Develops new and innovative concept notes and proposals in line with developments and needs expressed on the ground, and shares them with the Country Management Team for further discussions and agreement;
• · Oversees and manages the LWF/DWS community-based projects in accordance with LWF/DWS policies and donor guidelines, including the use of the Rights-Based Approach (RBA) and other internationally accepted standards adopted by LWF/DWS [e.g. SPHERE, Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP), Community Based Psychosocial Approach (CBPA)];

Coordination and accountability

• · Builds effective networking / collaboration relations, communication and partnerships with implementing partners, communities, NGOs and local and State level Government stakeholders and protects LWF integrity and accountability.
• · Takes prompt and appropriate action to resolve existing and anticipated problems and address the concerns and complaints of stakeholders. The AC shall facilitate formulation of a practical Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) suited to the local context.

Monitoring and reporting

• · Carries out regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes in which project funds, materials and equipment are utilized and verifies progress and quality of work done.
• · Establishes appropriate procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of development and emergency activities in accordance with project objectives and indicators (as contained in Log Frames) and ensures regular communication and reporting.
• · Oversees preparation of quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports for submission to LWF country management and donors.
• · Supervises the Development & Emergency Managers and provides oversight on day to day planning, data collection, analysis, documentation/reporting.
• · Ensures periodic project reviews and lesson learning exercises are conducted and documented.

Finance

• · Monitors closely project expenditures against the approved budgets.
• · Ensures effective application of adequate internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensures satisfactory accountability of all project expenditures in line with LWF/DWS financial regulations.
• · In liaison with the Finance Officer, prepares and presents timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for both development and emergency projects. These shall correspond with approved monthly, quarterly and annual work plans for all Jonglei operations.
• · Ensures timely submission of monthly cash projections, financial reports and supports the finance officer to fulfill their functions in liaison with the Finance Manager.

Human Resources

• · Recruit qualified project staff with the help of the HR/Admin Coordinator and Juba management. The AC shall design the Position Descriptions and manage the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision.
• · Maintain team work and an enabling working environment for field teams including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings.
• · Support the professional development of the team members and conducts regular performance appraisal of the team members.
• · Support the identification of training needs and plans and their execution.

Administration/Procurement/Logistics

• · Certifies all requests for procurement and contracts in conjunction with the Procurement Committee and ensures that procurement of goods and services for project implementation are done in accordance with established LWF/DWS South Sudan policies and procedures.
• · Implements organizational goals, ensuring compliance by way of guiding field staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures.
• · Manages all LWF assets in Jonglei including equipment and materials in close consultation with the HR/Admin, ProLog Coordinators and Finance Manager.
• · Maintains updated asset register and monitors and reports regularly on the proper usage of LWF assets, supplies and other consumables.
• · Ensures safety and security of staff and advises and consults with the LWF/DWS country management on security matters, and takes appropriate action in line with the security policy.

Carries out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or LWF/DWS Country

Applications (motivation letter and detailed curriculum vitae in English), with the names and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally, should be sent to:

Ms Aline Ritchie
Head of Human Resources
The Lutheran World Federation
P.O. Box 2100, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland

E-Mail:LWF_HROffice@lutheranworld.org

Background/Justification

UNICEF South Sudan is constantly engaged in construction works. These construction works include: programmatic-related works, such as construction and or rehabilitation of schools and special protection Units; works to improve security conditions of our premises such as safe rooms, perimeter walls, security lighting, etc.; and new constructions and or renovations of existing premises such as new emergency hubs, enlargement of office space, etc.

General

UNICEF South Sudan seeks to establish a non-exclusive Long Term Agreement (LTA) with a consultancy company that can provide technical feasibility studies, full set of construction documents, obtain construction permits, prepare bidding documents for construction works, produce technical and financial evaluations of bidders, and provide site supervision and quality assurance to construction works hired by UNICEF.

More details are in the attachment.

RFP RESPONSE FORMAT

Full proposals should be submitted in ENGLISH and must be received not later 23/06/2014 at 12:00 noon in three (03) original copies, duly signed and dated.Bidders must submit a sealed proposal, with two separate sealed envelopes inside for a) the Technical Proposal and b) the Price Proposal.

Sealed proposals must be securely closed in suitable envelopes and dispatched to arrive at the UNICEF office indicated no later than the closing time and date. They must be clearly marked as follows:

· Outer envelope: Name of company

RFP number

UNICEF South Sudan, Juba Office

Address: Toto Chan Compound, Juba.

· Inner envelope – technical proposal: Name of company, RFP number - technical proposal

· Inner envelope - price proposal: Name of company, RFP number - price proposal

Proposals received in any other manner will be invalidated.

SEALEDoffers must be placed in the bid box at theSupply & Procurement Office in the UNICEF Juba office up to 12:00 noon on 23/06/2014:

UNICEF South Sudan Country Office

Supply & Procurement Office B8

Bid Reference Number: LRFP-JB-2014-9112194

Totto Chan Compound

P.O. Box 45, JubaRepublic of South Sudan

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across nine sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. International Medical Corps also runs programs in HIV/AIDS, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation projects. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.
In addition to the above, International Medical Corps is also providing emergency medical services out of four sites to tens of thousands of people who were displaced by the crisis started from 15th December 2013. Simultaneously, the organization is in the process of increasing its surge capacity and ramping up programming in order to respond to the countrywide emergency humanitarian needs emerging from the conflict erupted in December 2013.
JOB SUMMARY
International Medical Corps has a 4m+USD project in Maban providing emergency health, nutrition and medical services to more than 37,000 refugees living in two camps: Gendrassa and Kaya. Project interventions include all aspects of primary health care, nutrition education including supplementary feeding, reproductive health care and referral services for secondary health care etc.
International Medical Corps manages its program in Maban County of Upper Nile State from the town of Bunj where the organization has a compound to house more than a dozen expatiate and 20+ relocated staff. Some staff also reside in Kaya camp.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION/REPORTING OFFICER SCOPE OF WORK:
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to national populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
The M & E Officer will have two overarching tasks and will work with the Team Leader and technical teams (Health, Wash and Nutrition)
-Maintenance of IMC-SS health information systems
-Ensure proper data collection and management processes are in place and followed. On a daily basis, collecting and reviewing appropriate health, EPI, referrals and nutrition tally sheets from appropriate staff and updating the Emergency Response Information System.
-Using information reported in the ERIS, provide weekly statistical analysis and updates to relevant IMS-SS and HQ staff, and partners such as UNHCR and ACTED.
-On a monthly basis, update the internal IMC-SS HIS.
-Identify one national staff (Clinical Officer-level) to be trained on the ERIS, and HMIS in general.
-Assisting in training staff to understand and be confident in using a monitoring system
-Use IMC data to update the AJS, Measles and Meningitis line list, UNHCR HIS and MOH IDSR on a weekly basis (twice per week for AJS).
-Compiling a lessons learnt and assessment of the Maban response (3 month, 6 month)
-Continue and further develop implementation of the accountability mechanism currently used in the camp and host community
-Conduct gender sensitive focus group discussions to enhance community understanding of IMC
-Manage expectations of IMC programs in Gendrassa Camp and the Host Community and gather community feedback and health practices
-Work with health, hygiene and nutrition community promoter supervisors to build capacity of outreach workers. This includes trainings on the mandate of IMC, services we provide, locations we work, gathering feedback and complaints, and referral to accountability focal point.
-Working with the Team Leader and Medical Coordinator ensure a holistic view of the program is in place and assist and liaise with her where necessary.
-Provide input on proposals and reports, including technical writing as necessary
-Develop and review all proposal indicators, ensuring appropriate tracking mechanisms and data collection tools are in place.
Provide responses to ad-hoc data requests for Gendrassa Task Force, health partner and other relevant meetings.
-Provide general quality oversight of ERT programs, ensuring minimum standards are achieved in health, nutrition and WASH activities.

• Develop and implement a monitoring tool to measure effectiveness of community outreach activities.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Skills & Requirements:

•Degree-level qualification in Social Science, Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies or a related field, including studies relating to research and statistical analysis; Master’s degree highly preferred;
•At least two years’ experience managing M&E in an international NGO context;
•Strong knowledge of donor reporting – particularly for USAID, OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies;
•Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative/participatory research methods;
•Capacity to build the research and M&E skills of colleagues and community members;
•Ability to write clearly and concisely and to translate complex concepts into non-technical language;
•Operational knowledge of primary and secondary health care, WASH, nutrition and gender principles as they apply to development work;
•Excellent communication skills, including fluency in oral and written English;
•Excellent writing skills, and ability to produce high-quality documents for external audiences with minimal editing;
•Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially MS Office programs;
•Proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;
•Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
•Highly flexible, and able to live/work in a challenging and highly demanding context; Able to work in remote field sites – sometimes for extended periods – with limited comforts;

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

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

BACKGROUND:

South Sudan is emerging from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement ushered in an era of post-conflict development efforts which take on new dimensions following the January 2011 referendum on secession. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Roving Emer gency Environmental Health (EH) Manager will implement rapid emergency WASH response in Unity State and possibly across South Sudan. The program focuses on rapid assessments, and life-saving WASH activity, community clean-ups, hygiene promotion, and NFI distribution. The position will be based in Juba or Ganyliel (Unity State), with frequent travel within Unity State and possibly across South Sudan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the EH coordinator, the Roving Emergency Manager is responsible to oversee and manage the emergency WASH response and follow-on WASH projects. Duties include:

• Program Management
• Manage the emergency EH projects in South Sudan.
• Recruit, train and manage the emergency response project team.
• In collaboration with local authorities and WASH cluster identify key hot spot areas for WASH intervention.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for Water and Sanitation infrastructures, supervise q uality of construction works.
• Prepare monthly field reports incorporating activity and financial progress for the EH projects in two states of Southern Sudan.
• Prepare draft donor reports in collaboration with EH coordinator & country office staff.
• Prepare EH M&E tools, and conduct regular monitoring and internal evaluations such as KPC surveys.
• Conduct needs assessments and participate in EH projects design, preparation of concept notes and proposals. Prepare technical descriptions and budget
• Other relevant duties assigned by the EH coordinator/DDP.
• Logistic and Budget Management
• Review EH related procurement requests, approve as per authorization level and follow up with procurement manager for timely delivery
• Prepare finance utilization plan and review monthly financial BVA
• Review, monitor and control all expenditures in program supply budget
• Staff dev elopment
• Directly manage EH team members, support personal development
• Ensure the ongoing capacity building of the EH staff through support to direct supervisors in ensuring staff performance evaluations and individual development plans
• Coordination
• Ensure all activities are carried in accordance with Country and local government procedures (e.g. Site selection, specification, standards)
• Liaise with other organization engaged in similar sector to avoid duplication or interference with government and other NGOs
• Liaise with other IRC programs, FC and operation units for effective resources utilization and maximize impact.
• Representing IRC and Participate in external EH related forums
• Professional Standards
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountabili ty. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Essential
• BSc in Water & Environmental Engineering / Management or Civil / Construction Engineering or Hydrology / Geology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of EH (WASH, Watsan) experience with an NGO in a developing country.
• Proven practical experience in EH project implementation and monitoring, including engineering activities.
• Comfort working in a remote rural environment
• Able to work and adapt under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate (word processors, spreadsheet, database, CAD and statistical packages, etc)
• Desirable
• Previous practical emergency response experience
• Previous practical hygiene promotion experience
• Previous practical community participation experience
• Previous recruitment, performance monitoring and team training experience
• Previous proposal development experience (including logframes), and M&E plans
• Previous South Sudan experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Security level orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

HOUSING:

• Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites, accommodation ranges from tent to a tr aditional hut to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual’s responsibility.

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

In response to the current crisis in South Sudan the IRC is expanding its emergency health programming in Unity State and is seeking additional resources to drive forward this effort. The IRC strives to provide integrated nutrition, primary health care and reproductive health care services and seeks motivated staff to drive this ambitious effort forward.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the leadership of the Health Coordinator (HC), the Emergency Health M anager will oversee the emergency health response program implementation and expansion of IRC’s Health Program in southern Unity State. The Emergency Health Manager will contribute to the identification of programmatic priorities through assessments and actively participate in the design of the program. In addition, the PHM will ensure that the existing clinics are delivering high quality services and operate in line with ministry of health and international protocols, guidelines and best practices. He or she will promote the quality of care provided through the IRC supported clinics and will work closely with the IRC nutrition and CCM manager to ensure an integrated approach.

This position will report to the Health Coordinator in Juba and the Field Coordinator in Ganyliel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To increase access of targeted emergency affected populations to curative, preventive and health promotion services.
2. Emergency affected population of reproductive age has access to reproductive health services (in accordance with MISP standards).
3. Manage commodity stockpiling and delivery mechanism to respond to sudden large scale population influx and medical epidemics.
4. Grant Monitoring & Reporting Implementation
5. Apply technical knowledge and skills to implement and/or assist in community delivery of program activities.
6. Monitor progress against grant workplan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays
7. Supervise Health Staff based in Ganyiel. Prepare performance plan and evaluation.
8. Prepare Purchase Requests for program supplies/activities and undertake field procurement as designated and authorized. Manage budget and ensure adequate spending.
9. Monitor program supply inventory levels; perform monthly spot-checks on program inventory
10. Work with and provide timely technical support to the IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff.
11. Work closely with IRC Health Coordinator and other appropriate IRC health technical staff to ensure a sensitive and functional health information system.
12. Provide technical support to clinical staff through supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching.
13. Identify training needs of the clinical and community health staff (CHWs) and develop appropriate training program to enhance their competence in delivering quality health services to the beneficiaries.
14. Contribute to the preparation of progress and donor reports of program results for dissemination at all levels.
15. Support the Health Coordinator in the efforts to coordinate with partners,
16. Represent the health coordinator health cluster meetings as needed.
17. Assist the health coordinator in undertaking assessment and developing program proposals.
18. Assist the HC to ensure that the IRC health projects are in accordance with the established Ministry of Health policies of the host government and international protocols, guidelines and best practices.
19. Any other tasks mutually agreed upon by the Health Coordinator to enable and develop IRC programs
20. Coordination & representation:
21. Work collaboratively with IRC logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests and Payment Vouchers.
22. As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government
23. Professional Standards
24. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploit ation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Doctor. Master in Public Health an asset.
• Skills/Knowledge on Public Health, and familiar with humanitarian assistance and humanitarian actors.
• Good skills/ knowledge on National Health System, HIS, and Epidemiological Surveillance.
• Minimum one year professional experience in the National Health System and/or MoH level.
• At least three years of prior professional experience in a similar post. INGO experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocol that will ensure optimal functioning of the Operation.
• Willingness to work in an insecure and remote context.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Abil ity to maintain the highest degree of discretion.
• Proven abilities in developing health progress reports, epidemiological reports and other technical reports required.
• Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Fluent speaking and writing English
• Computing: Good command of Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, and Power Point), Databases, Spreadsheets, Presentation graphics, Statistical packages. Acquaintance with Internet

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The security level is orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

HOUSING:

• Lo dging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites sleeping accommodations range from tent to traditional hut to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual’s responsibility.

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

In early 2012, IRC South Sudan launched a response to the increasing influx of Sudanese refugees along the northern border, and soon introduced GBV and protection services to the growing refugee population in the nation’s capital, Juba. In 2013 the IRC will expand the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program into a new Sudanese refugee settlement outside of Juba.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The WPE Manager is responsible for overseeing the refugee program in Juba, Central Equatoria State, and for the implementation of daily project activities for the urban refugee program in Juba. S/He will provide supervision and direction to the WPE urban program team, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring national staff to build their capacity.

S/He will also collaborate with key staff in Protection and Health, and work with the WPE Senior Manager and Coordinator to achieve the managed growth of IRC’s WPE programming in South Sudan. The WPE Manager will report to the WPE Coordinator in Juba.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programmatic
• Lead implementation of urban refugee GBV programming
• Establish networks with UN, NGO, and community partners to create functional GBV referral pathways and ensure survivors’ access to safe and confidential health and psychosocial care
• Support staff and partners through training and guidance to ensure programming meets GBV b est practice and guiding principles that prioritizes the security of beneficiaries and staff.
• Oversee the operation of counseling centers, including quality psychosocial response to GBV survivors and documentation of cases.
• Develop, conduct, and supervise trainings on key GBV tools, case management, basic counseling, clinical management of rape, GBV prevention concepts, and key GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers.
• Develop key partnerships with local actors and establish partnership agreements and plans based on thorough conversations and assessments.
• Participate in conducting relevant assessments in Central Equatoria and other states in South Sudan.
• Ensure successful implementation of the SASA! methodology through supervision of staff, monitoring of baseline assessments, and appropriate activity adaption and implementation.
• Work closely with IRC’s Protection team in Central Equatoria to implement holistic programming and promote human rights.
• In coordination with the WPE Program Coordinator, contribute in the development of proposals and concept notes for expanding IRC’s WPE portfolio in South Sudan.
• Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the WPE Coordinator.
• Grants Management and Reporting
• Manage and oversee all WPE urban refugee grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
• Ensuring effective implementation of M&E systems throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to IRC and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the Finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
• Staff management and Development
• Recruit national staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the WPE program.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the protection team through regular supervision and feedback on performance.
• Build the capacity of the WPE team to improve their range of capabilities related to the protection program and its activities.
• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly.
• Coordination and Representation
• Implement, manage and coordinate IRC WPE interventions in Juba
• Collaborate with the protection team to ensure a holistic approach in line with IRC’s Program Framework principles
• Represent IRC to UN, international and national NGOs, and relevant Ministries as needed
• Oversee implementation of funding, including budget forecasting, development of spending plans in cooperation with the WPE Coordinator and Grants Manager
• Professional Standards
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in gender studies, health, social work, humanities or other related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant program management experience, with at least 1 year of GBV program management, including supervisio n and training of national staff
• Experience in a humanitarian or post-conflict environment; refugee camp or urban refugee experience preferred
• Experience in starting up new programming and the ability to work under pressure without daily supervision
• In-depth understanding of the root causes of GBV, related international standards, and GBV prevention and response strategies.
• Good interpersonal and team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches.
• Community education/training experience, particularly with low-literate beneficiaries.
• Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills.
• Additional qualities: ability to multitask, handle pressure, improvise, and be a good team player.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Security level orange. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminali ty, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

HOUSING:

• Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites, accommodation ranges from tent to a traditional hut to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual’s responsibility.

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Position: Senior Nurse

Location: Kapoeta, Kapoeta South County

Line Manager: Hospital Project Manager

Technical Manager: Hospital Director

Supervising: Nurses, midwives, nursing staff and support staff

COUNTRY PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan which covers five states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.
Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security. ARC has program activities in Central and Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap States. This project will be implemented in Nimule or Kapoeta Civil hospital.

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

The Matron is responsible for all the nursing and support staff to deliver quality comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care (CEmONC) in a rural hospital setting. This includes essential, integrated maternal and child health (MCH) outpatient services, essential integrated inpatient maternal care, emergency obstetric services (including operating theater procedures), and essential newborn care.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient care

• Assistance to all 9 signal functions of comprehensive emergency obstetric care, including Caesarean sections and blood transfusions, as required
• Provide appropriate treatment for pregnant women who are ill, obstetric complications, trauma, neonatal emergencies, complications of abortion, post-natal complications, and treatment of severely malnourished children
• Conduct routine consultations, as necessary, of patients of all ages and medical needs, but focusing specifically on focused antenatal care, pregnant women who are ill, routine delivery services, post-natal consultations for the mother and baby, and other reproductive health consultations. Functions include history taking, diagnosis, investigation using appropriate diagnostic drugs, treatment procedures according to MOH guidelines and prescription of drugs as recommended by Medical Doctor
• Implement continuous quality improvement of CEmONC and outpatient MCH services through:
• Supportive supervision of clinical staff, specifically nurses and midwives
• Assist in implementing schedule of regular clinical skills updates and continuous medical education,
• Ensure supervised staff understand and adhere to South Sudan treatment protocols
• Assist in routine maternal death audits and reporting of accidents, near misses, and adverse events
• Ensure good patient flow and consultations of the medical departments

Team management

• Ensure consistent readiness, responsiveness and quality of emergency obstetric care among nurses and midwives
• Provide leadership to the nursing and midwives team in the various departments
• Ensure and organize weekly activities schedule (ward rounds) with nurses, midwives and other relevant medical staff
• Organize and lead weekly meetings with nurses and midwives
• Carry out routine performance reviews of the nursing and midwives
• Ensure data quality, timely reporting, and use of data in service improvements among nursing and midwife staff. Ensure availability of appropriate register books in each department; ensure nurses and midwives are trained and accurately complete register books. Complete summary reports and submit to Chief Medical Doctor for departments, as directed. Discuss data with staff during regular staff meetings to formulate recommendations for improvements in service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to high standards in infection prevention among supervised staff, including adherence to universal precautions by all staff, proper equipment sterilization, as well as adherence to waste segregation and proper disposal
• Ensure compliance with referral system among supervised staff, including entry of referral forms into appropriate register books, completion of feedback forms to referring facilities, and follow up, as required, of discharged patients.
• Perform any other duty assigned by line manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution, Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage
• At least two years management experience in a rural hospital setting, including experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff
• Clinical skills and demonstrated technical expertise in several of the following areas: emergency obstetric services (including Caesarean deliveries and blood transfusions), focused antenatal care, essential inpatient care for pregnant women who are ill, outpatient MCH services, essential newborn care, post-natal and post-abortion care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), clinical management of rape, and family planning.
• Experience in people management skills leading a team
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and empathy
• Experience in data collection, monitoring, and data utilization at secondary and tertiary care levels, including experience with register books and DHIS and IDSR systems.
• Fluent in English

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
Upper Nile state in South Sudan has experienced an influx of refugees and/returnees since the start of 2012 due to renewed conflict in Sudan’s Blue Nile and South Kordofan states. There are currently 110,000 refugees living in four different camps in Maban County. The humanitarian response to the refugee crisis has been strong in the provision of basic services (Health, Nutrition, WASH etc.), and despite on-going challeges, the overall health and nutritional status of the refugee population has stabilised. As the refugee response shifts out of the emergency response phase, the lack of a comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) project represents one of the key gaps in service provision.

JOB SUMMARY
The Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for starting and managing a comprehensive MHPSS project. The project aims to integrate mental health into primary health care service delivery in the refugee camps in Maban County line with the South Sudan Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and the WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines. International Medical Corps’s approach to mental health is heavily based on training and developing the capacity of local partners and national staff; the successful candidate should therefore have experience in training, on the job supervision and mentoring, coordination and in building referral links to other formal service providers and informal community supports. The mental health specialist will also train, supervise, coordinate and oversee a team of community outreach volunteers who will engage in outreach, follow-up and basic mental health and psychosocial support.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms (e.g. Health, general coordination, potential MHPSS coordination group) and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines
2. Provide training in the identification and management of priority mental health condition to general health staff in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines
3. Identify local and refugee staff/volunteers for training and capacity building in mental health and psychosocial support
4. Engage trained staff and volunteers in on the job mentoring and supervision
5. Provide mental health and psychosocial support services along with health staff as needed
6. Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists as well as IMC mental health PHC integration checklists
7. Take responsibility for collection and reporting of mental health project data including HMIS reporting and patient outcomes (e.g. functioning, satisfaction with services)
8. Provide training in other MHPSS topics as appropriate, depending on identified needs (e.g. key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines) to IMC and staff from other agencies
9. Implement social and recreational activities (e.g. youth friendly activities, sports, handicrafts etc.) involving consultation and active participation of local population (e.g. refugees and host population as appropriate)
10. Assist with the development of new proposals
11. Assist with hiring of national staff as needed
12. Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMCs Health Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials and reports.
13. Represent IMC in MHPSS related meetings and coordination groups
14. Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

• The qualified candidate will be professional with relevant background, preferably psychiatrist or psychiatric/mental health nurse, clinical psychologist or social worker with mental health training/background.
• 3+ years experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings
• Training and supervision experience required
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
• Ability to work in difficult environment under very basic living conditions (refugee camp setting)
• Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
• A good command of verbal and written English, Arabic a plus

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

JOB SUMMARY
The Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for starting and managing a comprehensive MHPSS project. The project aims to integrate mental health into primary health care service delivery in the refugee camps in Maban County line with the South Sudan Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and the WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines. International Medical Corps’s approach to mental health is heavily based on training and developing the capacity of local partners and national staff; the successful candidate should therefore have experience in training, on the job supervision and mentoring, coordination and in building referral links to other formal service providers and informal community supports. The mental health specialist will also train, supervise, coordinate and oversee a team of community outreach volunteers who will engage in outreach, follow-up and basic mental health and psychosocial support.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms (e.g. Health, general coordination, potential MHPSS coordination group) and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines
2. Provide training in the identification and management of priority mental health condition to general health staff in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines
3. Identify local and refugee staff/volunteers for training and capacity building in mental health and psychosocial support
4. Engage trained staff and volunteers in on the job mentoring and supervision
5. Provide mental health and psychosocial support services along with health staff as needed
6. Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists as well as IMC mental health PHC integration checklists
7. Take responsibility for collection and reporting of mental health project data including HMIS reporting and patient outcomes (e.g. functioning, satisfaction with services)
8. Provide training in other MHPSS topics as appropriate, depending on identified needs (e.g. key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines) to IMC and staff from other agencies
9. Implement social and recreational activities (e.g. youth friendly activities, sports, handicrafts etc.) involving consultation and active participation of local population (e.g. refugees and host population as appropriate)
10. Assist with the development of new proposals
11. Assist with hiring of national staff as needed
12. Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMCs Health Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials and reports.
13. Represent IMC in MHPSS related meetings and coordination groups
14. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:1. The qualified candidate will be professional with relevant background, preferably psychiatrist or psychiatric/mental health nurse, clinical psychologist or social worker with mental health training/background.
15. 3+ years experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings
16. Training and supervision experience required
17. Strong organizational and supervisory skills
18. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
19. Ability to work in difficult environment under very basic living conditions (refugee camp setting)
20. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
21. A good command of verbal and written English, Arabic a plus

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

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

This Advocacy and Policy Specialist, World Vision South Sudan will lead the development and implementation of the South Sudan Advocacy strategy, focusing on both response and non-response themes. It will work with other teams in World Vision South Sudan (WVSS) to promote peace-building activities in the country, with local organisations and stakeholders. The role will help empower local communities in South Sudan and engage with civil-society, and it will also reinforce WV’s ability to credibly engage with donors and decision makers from the local to global levels, helping WV leverage its presence, results and brand to promote child well-being.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop WVSS Advocacy Strategy which, which includes themes of child protection, food security, funding, and access.
• Implement WVSS advocacy strategy in close collaboration with other agencies and WVSS programme staff.
• Provide ongoing, bi-weekly context analysis of the unfolding situation on the ground based on operational, security, humanitarian and political changes to the National Director (ND), Regional Office (RO) and Support Offices (SOs).
• Engage with and support local organisations and churches on local and national peace-building initiatives, linking with relevant internal teams, such as peacebuilding, Christian commitment and communications.
• Identify key national organisations to strategically assist with capacity-building for local advocacy.
• Work to identify a suitable national candidate to eventually take over this position.
• Work with local civil-society and empower local communities to advocate for their rights.
• Identify funding sources for ongoing and future advocacy function.
• Develop and update policy positions & messaging on a regular basis Initiate and direct field research & analysis on emerging issues with a focus on child protection or other relevant themes.
• Support senior management team in their high-level political representation meetings.
• Actively participate in advocacy initiatives, national and regional coordination meetings, leading activities where appropriate to WV strategy.
• Build bilateral strategic relationships with aligned policy and advocacy NGOs and civil society.
• Build relationships and influence external actors such as relevant donors, UN agencies (OCHA, UNICEF, UNHCR, offices of National and Regional RC/HCs), and government ministries key to WVSS operations.
• Promote & foster relationships with other teams - in particular working closely and in complementarity with Communications and Sector Advisors.
• Ensure that advocacy staff in the zonal offices receives proper policy and advocacy support, and that project activities are implemented as per the developed country action plans.
• Oversee the provision of advocacy training for staff (program design for empowerment, external relations, policy influence etc…) & provide on-going technical assistance in the implementation of humanitarian advocacy work.
• Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.
• Actively contribute to a positive security culture.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in International Development or another relevant field, or Bachelor’s degree with substantial work experience in fragile contexts.
• At least 3 years of progressive work experience with international exposure/external engagement on humanitarian emergencies or fragile country contexts.
• Excellent research, policy analysis and report writing skills.
• Must have the ability to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability in relating with national staff and governmental authorities.
• Able to work in a harsh and demanding environment and adaptable to rapidly changing contexts.
• Able to learn new languages readily.
• Computer aptitude desirable (MSWORD, EXCEL, Lotus Notes).

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years policy and advocacy experience on policy issues with one year in fragile contexts.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this challenging and rewarding role that will help bring vital support to vulnerable children South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

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

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

The Emergency Communications Specialist, World Vision South Sudan will coordinate the operations of the response field communications for the South Sudan in close coordination with WV South Sudan (WVSS) National Office; to provide the communications leadership, support and resource to enable the Partnership to effectively engage with its various public engagement audiences in order to raise funds, ensure accountability to supporters, contribute to WV’s advocacy efforts, while protecting and promoting WV’s response work.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall Coordination:

• Collaborate and coordinate with WVSS senior leadership, the WVSS communications manager, regional office and global emergency communications director in the planning and execution of an overarching response communications strategy, objectives, initiatives, media and general messaging.
• Serve as a liaison with Support Office (SO) communications teams to help position and respond to communications and media needs for different audiences globally.
• Advise the response team, regional and national communications staff and relevant Partnership stakeholders on key communications issues, initiatives and messaging – globally, regionally and nationally -- as/when needed.
• Liaise with communications teams across responding agencies to explore, develop and wherepossible agree on joint approaches and messaging related to the humanitarian response.
  Support and coordinate with the National Office (NO) communications team in order to deliver a one-office communications response, and capacity build where appropriate to ensure delivery.

Content for Supporter and Community Engagement:

• Clarify, prioritise and service key response, Partnership/SO/NO fundraising objectives and expectations via regular interfacing with Partnership marketing reps (via conference calls, emails, etc.); support grant management and corporate partnership goals; help generate dollar handles and marketing packages based on programme funding requirements.
• Produce, review, edit and post communications resources (stories, video, photos, media advisories, etc.) from the field using WV systems for Partnership-wide use, in collaboration with national and regional communications staff.
• Work directly and closely with national communications staff for optimal coordination and production of these resources by/with their teams.
• Ensure the embedding of community voice communications in content development.

Reputation and Influence:

• Clarify, prioritise and service key Partnership/SO/NO media and social media objectives and expectations in coordination with Partnership stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor and manage any reputation risk issues by working closely with response and Partnership leaders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with WVSS communications and Partnership social media specialist colleagues to develop and implement an effective social media strategy.
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with key international media in collaboration with their home country SOs.
• Train, prepare and brief response team colleagues as media spokespeople as required.
• Coordinate and screen journalist/other field visit requests re timing, approvals, logistics, issues, security, etc. – together with corresponding Support Offices and communications teams.
• Create and update Q&As, fact sheets and other media materials.
• Co-ordinate visits by WV leaders and delegations, including required approvals, scheduling, photo opportunities, media interviews, coordination with SO media teams, video production and messaging etc.

Staff Engagement:

• Guide response leadership on internal communications needs within the response and together with the National Office to support strategy execution and organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure key internal stakeholders are provided with channels and quality flow of content related to the response and its objectives and impacts.
• Maintain a response presence on Partnership internal channels (wvcentral, Connections, Executive Briefing etc) to achieve strong organisational positioning of the response.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required: A university degree or its equivalent in the field of journalism or public relations.
Proven field communications experience in emergency settings.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Excellent journalistic skills with technical skills in shooting photo and / or video.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, manage to plan and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to lead a team.
Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and communication skills.
Have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred:

• Ability to work in difficult insecure and stressful conditions.

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

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

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

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

The Technical Quality Integrated Manager World Vision South Sudanwill lead a team of technical specialists to oversee World Vision South Sudan's technical sectors like health and nutrition, education, NFIs, Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygience (WASH). Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Operations field teams and Program Design teams to in the process of program design, redesign, evaluation, implementation, coordination and its general surveillance in South Sudan. The manager will provide leadership and strategic directions in all technical sectors and liaise with the South Sudanese government and with NGOs, aiming to ensure that the World Vision technical sectors in South Sudan meet the needs of affected populations in effective and efficient ways.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, implementation and coordination of technical programs in World Vision operational areas.
• Coordinate with program officers to ensure a multi-sectoral program approach.
• Establish and maintain World Vision and other best practice standards for health/nutrition, education and WASH and other relevant sectors.
• Advise and provide technical support towards all sectors that need assessments and interventions on behalf of WV South Sudan program.
• Investigate and advise on potential project areas and recommend appropriate interventions as and when the need arises.
• Ensure that WV South Sudan's health/nutrition, education and WASH programs impact evaluation systems are established.
• Review health / nutrition, education and WASH related technical reports, project proposals and monthly reports and make relevant recommendations as appropriate.
• As part of the program management team, represent technical teams to ensure that key issues in health/ nutrition, education and WASH are adequately addressed by management.
• Establish and maintain a multi information, research and systems necessary for best practice approaches and reference.
• Play a key role in the Integration of all technical sectors (health/nutrition, education and WASH, etc.) in other programs and ensure holistic approaches in line with World Vision standards and expectations.
• Represent World Vision's South Sudan technical sectors and initiatives to donors, UN, other partner agencies and government officials.
• Develop staff capacity building programs for the health/nutrition, education and WASH teams and personnel in the South Sudan programs.
• Provide overall leadership, mentoring, coaching, supervision and support to the staff under direct supervision. Including spiritual nature and staff development plans.
• Ensure that the management of all technical sectors (health / nutrition, education and WASH) interventions is in compliance with donor requirements and standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any technical field or a Master’s degree in any related field.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a technical field such as Health and Nutrition, Education or related programs. (at management and coordination level.)
• Experience in complex emergencies (or post conflict) especially in Africa is desired.
• South Sudan experience is an added advantage.
• Experience in program development role.
• Proven management ability in a cross cultural environment.
• Proven ability to implement program activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a non-threatening, participatory, supportive manner with national staff.
• Proven organising and planning skills.
• Results focused.
• Knowledge of child protection issues in an international context and emergencies.
• Mentoring skills- experience in working with national staff and building their capacity.
• Skills in working remotely with programs a long distance from head office.
• Strategic thinking and planning.

Preferred:

• At least 5 years in development work and experience in an international context.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this challenging and rewarding role that will help bring vital support to vulnerable children South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a energetic, competent, and experienced Programme Manager with diplomatic and strategic skills skills for our Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Programme in South Sudan. As a Programme Manager, you will be heading our efforts to secure a safer environment for the local population in one of the most deprived and war-affected areas in the world.

DCA’s Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in South Sudan commenced in 2012 and is an integrated part of DCA’s portfolio of programs under the DCA Regional Office in Juba. The HMA programme is about Safer Communities. It focuses on clearance of UXO spot tasks; Risk Education; Armed Violence Reduction; and sustainable capacity building of national partners. DCA will also be considering activities related to victims assistance and community based psychosocial support projects in 2014. DCA strives to incorporate HMA activities with livelihood and other programs implemented by the DCA Regional Office and ACT Alliance organizations and partners, to ensure synergy and long-term effects of clearance activities.

The Programme Manager refers to the DCA Regional Representative in South Sudan for in-country management and you are responsible to the Head of Mine Action in DCA for ensuring that HMA activities are conducted in accordance with DCA global objectives, for compliance with technical standards and safety, for reporting, proposal outputs and for compliance with the requirements of the DCA HMA Handbook.As Programme Manager, you will lead the South Sudan HMA programme. You will assume responsibility for all activities and elements of the programme, including management of the 5 international and over 30 national staff, resource mobilisation, communications, finance, administration and logistics support.

Coordination with partners and donors, and networking, will be one of your priorities. The Programme Manager is responsible for reporting and writing of proposals for donors, through DCA HQ. You will delegate effectively to the respective international and national managers, who will report to you on progress and challenges. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that the different units of the programme coordinate their work, and that regular management and coordination meetings are arranged.

The posting is a non-family duty station and based in Juba. Travel to other areas of South Sudan on regular intervals is to be expected.

We offer:

• A job which will make a difference and improve the lives of people living at risk from landmines and other explosive remnants of war
• Decision making competence within the set framework of the programme
• Challenging and varied work tasks
• Opportunity to expand the existing programme and spearhead a closer integration with peace and livelihood activities
• Committed colleagues in South Sudan and support from HQ on all aspects of the programme
• Competitive salary package, comprehensive insurance as per industry standards, one free yearly leave ticket and free housing
• Six weeks paid leave per annum plus R&R package

We are looking for

• Proven experience in results based management and leadership
• Previous experience with Mine Action and/or development programmes in Africa
• The ability to cope in a challenging environment
• Accountability and integrity
• Proven proposal and report writing skills
• The ability to lead and motivate staff in a hardship environment
• Experience in qualitative documentation of results
• Cultural sensitivity, proven diplomatic skills and the ability to build relations both within and outside DCA
• Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to getting the job done
• English at business level

All interested irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. Only applications consisting as a minimum of a motivation letter and a CV will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information on DCA’s HMA programme in South Sudan please visit http://www.danchurchaid.org/what-we-do/mine-action

The deadline for application is July 31 with interviews scheduled for August 11-14, 2014.

To apply online, please go to "get involved" at www.danchurchaid.org

Formulation of IGAD Regional Strategy and

Medium-Term Implementation Plan 2016-2020

Baseline Studies at the National Level for IGAD Priority Sectors

National Consultants

General Terms of Reference

1. BACKGROUND

IGAD stands for the promotion of resilience and sustainable development of the region through regional integration, peace and security and agricultural development and environment protection in partnership with the member states, development partners, and multi-lateral, bilateral and civil society organizations.

As the current medium-term strategic plan 2011-2015 approaches its end, IGAD is embarking on the formulation of a new Regional Strategy and Implementation Plan for 2016-2020. The formulation process will be initiated by conducting baseline studies at the national level on each of the following IGAD priority sectors of intervention:

1. Agriculture, livestock and fisheries development
2. Natural resources and environment protection
3. Social Development
4. Economic cooperation and Integration
5. Peace and security; and
6. Gender affairs.

IGAD is seeking the services of six national consultants from each member state to undertake baseline studies in their country.

1. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

The primary objective of the consultancy is to undertake a comprehensive baseline study at the national level on IGAD priority sectors of focusing on current status of the sector, development challenges and opportunities for the future.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The national consultant for each baseline study will undertake an in-depth analytical review of status of the sector in the country. The consultant will assess the sector through the national development plans, sectoral strategies/policies and programmes, institutional structures and mechanisms, capacity, human and financial resources, development cooperation and partnerships, key achievements, lessons learned, challenges and opportunities for the future.

Further, the consultant will pursue an inclusive and participatory consultative process so that different stakeholders like national agencies, development partners, CSOs and UN-agencies can contribute to the final outcomes most effectively.

More specifically, the national consultant will:

Ø Participate in a launching/planning workshop to brainstorm and define the specifics and scope of the baseline studies;

Ø Review documents to understand and identify key development issues that prevail in the country highlighting national efforts, challenges and opportunities, lessons learned, etc. The documents would include the long-term national strategic plans and specific strategies, policies and programmes of the sector;

Ø Closely work with IGAD Strategy Preparation Committee and report to its sector leader;

Ø Consult and discuss issues with relevant ministries and institutions of the country to obtain their inputs/contributions;

Ø Consult with development partners and other regional and international organisations in the country to obtain their inputs/contributions;

Ø Identify trans-boundary issues that could be addressed best at the regional level;

Ø Coordinate/liaise with the other consultants who are preparing other baseline studies through various communication channels

Ø Prepare a “State of the Sector” country report of the sector;

Ø Organise a national workshop to review and validate the draft “State of the Sector” country report;

Ø Submit the final the “State of the Sector” country report by incorporating the comments from the workshop.

4. TIME FRAME

The duration of the consultancy will be between 30 and 60 calendar days.

5. DELIVERABLES

The main deliverables of the consultancy will be:

· Inception report with a detailed work plan for of the baseline study

· First draft of the baseline study (State of the Sector Report)

· Validation workshop report

· Final version of the baseline study report (State of the Sector Report) to be submitted in soft copy MS word in English (French for Djibouti)

6. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals from the IGAD member states. The applicant should have:

· A Masters or higher degree from a recognised/reputable university;

· At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field of the baseline study;

· Excellent working knowledge of English (French for Djibouti);

· Strong communication and presentation skills;

· The capability to initiate the study within two weeks of being awarded the contract.

Interested persons should submit their applications, copies of CVs (five pages maximum) together with photocopies of university degrees/diplomas and professional certificates by email to

"IGAD Human Resources"hr@igad.int

with a copy to ahmed.habbane@igad.int

Each candidateis advised to specify in the application his/her country and quote the Title and the Reference of the sector he/she is applying for from the list below.

1.*Agriculture, livestock and fisheries development (Ref: IRS/BS/ALFS 2014)*

2.*Natural resources and environment protection(Ref: IRS/BS/NREP 2014)*

3.*Social Development (Ref: IRS/BS/SD 2014)*

4.*Economic cooperation and Integration (Ref: IRS/BS/ECRI 2014)*

5.*Peace and security (Ref: IRS/BS/PS 2014)*

6.*Gender affairs (Ref: IRS/BS/GA 2014).*

Further, please note that:

· The deadline for acceptance of applications is 14:30 pm, Sunday 22^nd June 2014 (Djibouti time);

· Applications that do not have specific Title and Ref of a sector will not be considered.

· Applications for multiple sectors will be discarded.

· Preference will be given to organisations/consultants based in the IGAD region with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude.

· Short-listed candidates ONLY shall be contacted by IGAD for interviews;

· IGAD is an equal opportunities employer and qualified females are encouraged to apply.

Education Consultant - International Position (Short term)

• 5+ years experience in the education sector
• Previous experience within South Sudan
• Experience liasing with government, within a developing country
• M&E experience

Please submit all applications to cnicholas@altaiconsulting.com by 20^th June 2014.

Altai Consulting is a boutique consultancy focusing on Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Our clients are international organizations as well as major international private sector actors looking for technical expertise and high level strategy advice.

Altai Consulting favors a down-to-earth approach where project managers and consultants spend significant time on the ground with our clients to best understand complex socio-economical contexts.

For more information, please visit our website: www.altaiconsulting.com.

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years experience leading research teams (including within South Sudan)
• Excellent ability to create presentations and develop analytical reports
• Experience developing questionnaires and survey methodologies
• Experience working within government, or closely with government representatives
• Bachelors degree
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Good working knowledge of statistical databases
• Willingness to travel throughout South Sudan

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the education sector

Please submit all applications to cnicholas@altaiconsulting.com by 20^th June 2014.

Altai Consulting is a boutique consultancy focusing on Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Our clients are international organizations as well as major international private sector actors looking for technical expertise and high level strategy advice.

Altai Consulting favors a down-to-earth approach where project managers and consultants spend significant time on the ground with our clients to best understand complex socio-economical contexts.

For more information, please visit our website: www.altaiconsulting.com.

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 year experience overseeing field research
• Previous experience in a conflict / post conflict country
• Previous training experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong working knowledge of SPSS
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience within South Sudan
• Experience in the education sector
• Experience liaising with government, within a developing country

Please submit all applications to cnicholas@altaiconsulting.com by 20^th June 2014.

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

IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Field Coordinator leads the IRC’s response efforts in Bentiu, providing management guidance to ensure efficiency, coverage and quality programming. As the IRC’s most senior representative in the field, the Field Coordinator must bring a senior leadership profile with a proven track record in managing emergency and refugee programming. The successful candidate will be confident, eloquent and organized, able to represent IRC to partners including beneficiaries and donors as well as handle sensitive, complex issues in a diplomatic way that puts the needs of the beneficiaries first.

The Field Coordinator reports to the State Coordinator for Unity and Lakes States.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Security:

* Act as security focal point for Bentiu

* Regularly review and update Bentiu security management plan based on constantly shifting environment;

* Implement Bentiu SMP;

* Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the Bentiu SMP;

* Monitor the security situation in Bentiu, including attending s ecurity briefings;

* Keep senior management in Juba and local staff informed of developments;

* Provide a security briefing on arrival for all new staff and visitors;

* Compile and submit weekly security reports

* Logistics:

* Ensure smooth logistical support to program activities in Bentiu, including procurement, stock and asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment);

* Staff Management:

* Supervise Bentiu operations team (logistics manager, finance officer and other support staff):including setting annual objectives and monitoring performance against set targets; conducting performance evaluations; and taking corrective action as and when required; identify training needs; provide coaching and mentoring; recruit qualified staff for open positions

* Make recommendations to the State Coordinator and DDO on contract exten sions, promotions and disciplinary and grievance matters.

* Ensure that performance evaluations for all staff are conducted on time, and review all evaluations to ensure quality and consistency; for Bentiu-based program staff, provide input to technical coordinators on performance

* Finance and Budget Monitoring:

* Oversee all budget expenditures in Bentiu and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to IRC and donor regulations;

* Conduct weekly cash count with finance officer;

* Review Monthly Budget vs. Actuals reports and Budget Expenditure Plans with program staff, ensure that relevant action is taken in a timely fashion;

* Inform senior management of changing budget needs, and participate in budget development and revision processes.

* Coordination / External Representation:

* Diplomatically represent the IRC to local government authorities, UN agencies, International Organizations , NGOs, donors and others

* Coordinate IRC programs with leaders from the refugee community

* Reporting:

* Submit timely and accurate reports to the State Coordinator and DDO, as required

* Review finance, logistics, HR reports to ensure accuracy before sending to Juba

* Systems Compliance and Improvement:

* Assure adherence to IRC global and South Sudan specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and HR/administration policies and procedures, the IRC Way.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Education

* Degree in public administration, international relations or related field, advanced degree preferred.

* Experience

* At least 5 years work within a humanitarian agency, including field management and report writing

* 3-5 years experience managing, supervising and developing operational staff

* Skills

* Good und erstanding of operations (logistics, administration, human resources, IT)

* Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate and manage a diverse array of responsibilities: programs, logistics, security, finance and operations.

* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and possesses strong communication skills.

* Ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds, cultures, education levels

* Familiarity of IRC and donors (US, European, UN) policies and regulations

* Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook.

* Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of Arabic a plus.

* Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility.

Please follow this link to apply:
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INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in South Sudan, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

JOB TITLE: Head of Mission

STARTING DATE: early July 2014

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Mission is the organization’s official representative in the country and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies.

He/she manage and coordinate operations and human resources in the country. Specifically he/she is responsible to:

• Establish and maintain relations with local institutions, donors, NGOs, International Agencies and other stakeholders;

• Defin e country priorities based on context and needs analyses, monitor donor intervention strategies and priorities in the country and evaluate, promote and elaborate new projects;

• Establish, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organisation and the host country formalities.

• Define programming and planning of mission activities and check implementation;

• Check monthly planning of activities and relative expenses;

• Be responsible for procurement processes of goods, works and services and to ensure conformity to procedures, for forwarding all tender notices and results to Head Office, for publication on the organisation's website;

• Supervise, monitor and evaluate project implementation phases also by periodic visits to areas of operation;

• Define mission’s economic and financial planning, guaranteeing self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses against budget constraints;

• Assume responsibility for funds management of the mission and for the bank accounts management;

• Approve reports and intermediate and final financial reports and assume responsibility for presentation to donors;

• Write monthly reports on country operations for the Regional Director;

• be responsible for accurate application of all procedures defined by INTERSOS and donors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master degree in a humanitarian related studies;

• At least 5 years of experience as HoM or other coordination and management position in humanitarian/development contexts;

• Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors;

• Perfect knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary, Italian language knowledge is an asset;

• Proven people management and leadership skills: the ability to lead staff and promote productivity in a pleasant work environment;

• Comfortable with computer use;

• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously;

• Management skills and capacity of working in a volatile security environment.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume, cover letter expressing interest in the position and references to: recruitment@intersos.org

with subject line: "Head of Mission South Sudan”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in South Sudan, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

Finance Officer

STARTING DATE: Availability to enter on duty with a short notice period (maximum 3 weeks)

DUTY STATION: South Sudan

ROLE, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Officer is responsible for the administration and financial management of the country and its projects. He/she ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the organization procedures and Administrative Director guidelines. Specifically he/she is responsible to:

• Correct accounting and administration of funds.
• Ensure the proper execution of goods, work and services procurement processes and conformity to Intersos and donor procedures
• Support the Head of Mission in the elaboration of new projects
• mission administration and accounting documents and all finished projects documentation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 year experience as administrator for an NGO.
• Educational background in finance and administration.
• Good knowledge of the administrative procedure of international donors - mainly UN and ECHO Systems - and Italian cooperation.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.
• Knowledge of Italian language will be considered a plus.
• comfortable with computer use and with the main software for administration system.
• problem solving and organizational capabilities.
• Availability to move often through the Area of competence.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume, cover letter expressing interest in the position and references to: recruitment@intersos.org

with subject line: "Finance Officer South Sudan”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview