Closing date: 28 Dec 2014
Plan recognizes that the geographical context and recent history have left the communities of South Sudan highly vulnerable to emergencies from political and inter-ethnic conflicts, influx of returnees, food insecurity, long dry spells and floods. Cognizant of the need Plan is implementing emergency and recovery response in four states of South Sudan, namely Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatorial, Lakes and Jonglei. Programme includes food assistance, agricultural rehabilitation, WASH, Education in Emergencies and Child Protection in Emergencies.
Plan is recruiting four Head of Field Office positions for the following locations; Jonglei, Lakes, Eastern Equatoria and Central Equatoria States. The post-holders will be tasked with full responsibilities for an effective and timely leadership of the DRM/ER program at State/field level. You will work with and directly manage State/field level staff as well as those sectoral technical staff during their field level mission and be responsible for ensuring appropriate partner support and capacity development. You will also be tasked with ensuring technical soundness and best practice so as to enhance and strengthen Plan’s emergency and rehabilitation response.
These will be unaccompanied postings and the positions are immediately available.
We are looking for a humanitarian programme professional with demonstrable experience in early recovery and rehabilitation. You will be able to evidence substantial humanitarian management experience in leading teams, and ensuring the delivery of program strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations. With knowledge of Sphere, HAP and other codes of conduct relevant to minimum response standards you will have experience of having effectively worked with UN clusters and liaising with government departments. Knowledge of the local language and/or previous experience working in the country will be an added advantage.
Type of Role:Unaccompanied - 1 year fixed term contract
Location: Jonglei, Lakes, Eastern Equatoria or Central Equatoria States.
Reports to:DRM and ER Manager
Salary:circa $47,000 plus a competitive expat benefits package
Proposed start-date:January 2015 and applications from candidates with immediate availability will be prioritised.
Closing Date:28th December 2014
How to apply:
To review more detailed personal specifications and to submit your online application please visit;
https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4523&company=PlanInt&username=