Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 01 Apr 2014
Field Coordinator
Location: Northern Bar el Ghazal State, South Sudan
Closing date: 01.04.2014
Malaria Consortium (MC) is looking to appoint a Field Coordinator to be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of donor-funded programmes throughout the area of operations. S/he will do this through coordination and oversight of all operations and programmes. This includes supervision of programme implementation, ensuring strict adherence to Malaria Consortium and donor procedures and regulations, as well as external coordination on behalf of the organisation as necessary.
The successful candidate will be fluent in written and spoken English and will have:
• At least three (3) years of experience with an INGO in a developing country showing progressive advancement towards the role;
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive attitude towards team member;
• Demonstrated experience in programme management, operations oversight, and management of field teams;
• An interest in communicable disease control, community based healthcare, and health systems strengthening.
• Bachelor’s Degree in health, project management, international development, or other relevant field
• A pro-active self –starter with proven leadership skills;
• Positive attitude;
• Energetic and interested.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing donor-funded INGO budgets
• At least two (2) years of Programme (business) development, including assessment of needs and project design, the development of concept notes and proposals, stakeholder consultation and the development of partnerships;
• Excellent diplomacy and stakeholder liaison skills;
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills;
• Strong relationship building / interpersonal skill;
• Experience of managing security in insecure environments;
• Experience managing grants from multiple donors;
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office;
How to apply:
How to apply
For more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full job description. Please send your CV, with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your current salary information, to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org
Malaria Consortium thanks you for your application. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.