Closing date: 28 Dec 2014
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The Emergency Manager (EM) is the reference and representative of the Organisation for all humanitarian interventions and strategies, co-ordinating and directing the humanitarian project/s or programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Context
A political crisis within the Government of South Sudan which began on 15th December 2013 has spilled over into armed conflict based on ethnic divisions. The result of this has been significant movement as people have fled their homes within the capital, Juba, and other areas affected by fighting. The major newly reported concentrations of displaced people are in Central Equatoria, Lakes, Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states. In particular over 75,000 people from Jonglei have been displaced to Minkaman and surrounding areas in Awerial County, Lakes State. The most optimistic predictions suggest that the crisis will continue for some time and that it is unlikely that people will be able/willing to return to their homes in the near future.
Oxfam is based and working in several existing humanitarian programs in the Country, among which Awerial, Lakes State and state of Jonglei.
Responsibilities of the position
Hierarchically and functionally dependent on the Associate Country Director and the Regional Humanitarian Manager in Head Quarters, the EM will:
Guarantee that the humanitarian objectives are met in line with the principles, policies and strategies of Oxfam Intermon and Oxfam International Humanitarian Action.
Monitor the context in order to propose adaptations to the project/s and/or programmes, propose new interventions, react to emergencies and propose adaptations to the security protocol based on changes in the context.
Direct the correct implementation and follow-up of the activities of the emergency response project/s and/or programmes.
Together with other Oxfams and in collaboration with the humanitarian lead in-country where applicable, to contribute and collaborate in developing a humanitarian strategy, an action plan and a contingency plan in the country.
Co-ordinate and direct the development of the people who form part of his/her team, guaranteeing the pursuance of the HR rules and policies of the organisation.
Direct the correct management of the resources of the project/s and programmes: human resources, logistic and financial.
Represent Oxfam Intermon before the population, the local authorities (civil and military), international bodies and NGOs present in-country.
Co-ordinate actions for raising local funds in line with the priorities defined by the organisation and in co-ordination with the Regional Humanitarian Manager.
Requirements
At least 2 years in the field in humanitarian missions in a general co-ordination or similar post.
Complementary training in Humanitarian Action will be an asset.
Awareness of and commitment to the humanitarian principles and ideas of Oxfam Intermon and Oxfam International.
Experience in program management.
Experience in Human Resources management.
Security management experience.
Languages: mastery of two languages between Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.
Ability to work and live in a challenging and changing working and living environment. Be part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team.
Ability to represent the Organisation and negotiate in its name.
IT: user level knowledge, in-depth knowledge of Excel.
Working Conditions
Annual Gross remuneration: 38.733 euros
6 months contract
Medical, life and accident insurance provided.
Holidays: 27 working days per year 2014
Working place: Juba, Republic of South Sudan, with travels to the field bases (Minkaman, Bor, Wau and Lounyaker)
Starting date: Mid January 2015
How to apply:
If interested, please send your application to the follow address:
humanitarianstaff@oxfamintermon.org with the subject title EMERGENCY MANAGER South Sudanand the post reference 85/14-15.
The closing date for applications is the 28th December 2014. Oxfam Intermón will contact short-listed candidates before the closing date and reserves the right to change this date, if considered necessary.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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