Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 24 Jun 2015
Are you ready to pursue an exciting opportunity to join a progressive Humanitarian organization in a senior management role? And would you thrive by working in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian and emergency operations - where you really can make a difference to the future of the South Sudan people?
About us
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency and has in conjunction with our specialist unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG), been operating in South Sudan since 2005; initially concentrating on providing safe and supportive conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed. We are currently actively engaged in providing humanitarian services to both internally displaced persons and also refugees from Sudan, through 450 national staff, 60 expatriate staff and an annual budget of USD 15 million. Our main office is in Juba with field offices in Ajuong Thok, Aweil, Bentiu, Maban, Malakal and Melut.
The position
DRC-DDG South Sudan is currently undergoing a management restructuring and the role of Deputy Country Director (DCD) Operations is new, so you will be able to set your own mark in developing the potential of this challenging and multi-faceted position.
Your responsibilities and tasks
You will provide leadership to, and supervise senior managers responsible for: Finance; HR & Administration/IT; and Procurement & Logistics, ensuring overall compliance with policies, strategies, systems and procedures. As a member of the Senior Management Team you will, together with the Country Director, DCD Programmes, DDG Programme Manager and Safety Adviser, support the overall management of the organisation to achieve our strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities and tasks include:
- Leading the development of the corporate component of the annual Results Contract and ensuring timely quarterly reporting against results and follow-up action;
- Leading the preparation of annual master budgets and ensuring monthly monitoring of expenditure informs management decision making;
- Ensuring the overall recruitment, induction, retention and well-being of all staff;
- Ensuring the development of a national staff capacity development strategy and action plan;
- Ensuring compliance with all procurement & logistics guidelines and procedures; and
- Supporting the mainstreaming of Project Cycle Management throughout the organisation.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Minimum of 8 years of senior management experience with a humanitarian agency in emergency or post-conflict contexts. Operational experience from South Sudan an advantage;
- Knowledge of and experience working with strategy development and human resources management and experience working with some or all of the following; financial management, administration, IT systems, procurement and logistics;
- Relevant educational background, preferably with a specialisation at Master’s level;
- Knowledge of donor guidelines and procedures.
- Strong ability to collaborate, network and negotiate with local partners, Governments, UN, donors and other NGOs, including proven experience in developing fundraising strategies;
- Fluency in written and spoken English; and
- Strong computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email/internet software.
Personal qualities
- You have always had the ability to motivate and guide staff and thrive on the capacity building side of your job. You are known to be a strong and confident leader; who on the one hand is inclusive, approachable and good at delegating, while on the other hand is not afraid to stand alone and take tough decisions.
- You have a natural talent for working analytically and find that you excel in tasks concerning development of systems and procedures, ensuring compliance, and interpersonal communication. Last, but not least, you thrive by working in complex emergency operations within a changing and at times insecure environment and as a result have a natural ability to work well under pressure reflecting your solid personal stamina.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, sexual orientation, nationality, race, gender or age.
Conditions
Availability: Mid-August 2015 or earlier.
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan with frequent travel to field operation sites.
Accommodation: En-suite pre-fab in the purpose-built DRC-DDG compound in Juba.
Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is offered at salary level A5 and attracts an R&R benefit in addition to five weeks of annual leave.
We have our induction training in Copenhagen from 24 August to 28 August and we hope to have our new Deputy Country Director present together with a line of other new South Sudan senior management staff including our Country D irector.
Further information
You are welcome to contact the Head of Unit for South Sudan, Gerry Garvey at gerry.garvey@drc.dk. For general information about the Danish Refugee Council and Danish Demining Group, please consult www.drc.dk and www.danishdemininggroup.dk
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
How to apply:
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations until requested to do so.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 24 June 2015. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr. Garvey. We only accept applications sent via our online recruitment system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies/Current vacancies/Deputy Country Director Operations – South Sudan.
Applications sent directly to Mr. Garvey will not be considered.