South Sudan: Project Manager Child Protection

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 the Republic ofSouth Sudanis currently selecting candidates for the following position.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager Child Protection

DUTY STATION: South Sudan

STARTING DATE: ASAP

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Protection PM will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of activities related to Child Protection. S/he is expected to use a participatory approach involving refugees representatives to identify needs, design, implement and facilitate activities which develop a sense of community and strengthen community support systems.

Specifically s/he will be responsible:

• To awareness building and programming specifically focused on children are emphasized in order to ensure equal access to protection and participation in the delivery of services and in community life in the camp setting.
• To assess the needs of vulnerable groups, design and establish community-based support activities, identify culturally appropriate resources and solutions, develop follow-up mechanisms, with attention to the psycho-social aspects and to the identification and treatment of trauma and other vulnerabilities.
• To develop and implement capacity building strategy for Intersos national staff that prioritizes and enables program staff to develop understanding of protection problems and context analysis.

· To define the operating processes required to ensure a proper management of the project (roles, procedures, decision making and operating processes, working methodologies);

· To elaborate, manage and monitor general and monthly planning of project activities while updating the data entered into the PAT, as well as relative economic and financial planning on the basis of available donor funds;

· To guarantee compatibility and conformity to both, INTERSOS and donors’ budget constraints and procedures;

· To be responsible for the financial management of project funds and current bank accounts;

· To be responsible for all project documentation up until its conclusion and its delivery to the Head of Mission, obtaining a detailed confirmation receipt of the delivery;

· To be responsible for accurate project administration and to supervise and monitor the preparation of accounting documents for interim and final financial reports required by

donors;

· To provide the Communication sector, when requested or in particularly significant cases, with information on activities carried out and any other matters pertaining the area of intervention.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience with an international organizations in humanitarian programs specifically in Child Protection and post recovery programs.
• Degree in Social Sciences or similar. Master degree in Emergency and/or International

· Good knowledge of financial and HR procedures

• Capacity to write project, reporting and proven knowledge of UN procedure and guidelines.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, with minimal supervision; ability to work under-pressure and to respect deadlines;
• Strong analytical, training, oral and written communication, and team-building skills;
• Good diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors;
• English fluency required; Arabic is preferable.

Application should be submitted to: recruitment@intersos.org

specifying in the subject “Child Protection PM – South Sudan”