South Sudan: CPP Manager H/F

We are looking for our delegation in South Sudan for a

CPP Manager H/F

Position Start Date:the 12th of December 2015
Duration: 6 months
Location: Djouba – South Sudan
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is ongoing
until the position is filled

Contractual conditions:
Swiss salaried contract 3’898 CHF (~3’100 €) < > 5’050 CHF (~4’000 €) net /month
according to experience x 13 times, Vacancy: 25 days annual leaves + Break 5 days every
10 weeks, local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical
repatriation insurance, return flight.

General description of the position:
Terre des hommes Foundation is raising up an intervention to address Child Protection
needs in the areas of concerns in South Sudan. During an exploratory mission in November-
December 2012, Tdh Foundation has been officially recognised as a Child Protection
intervention partner in the country.

Main responsibilities:
Has the operational responsibility for Tdh child protection intervention in Juba, Central
Equatoria State, under the direction of the Country Representative. Tdh HQ Emergency Unit
Protection Itinerant Delegate fulfils punctual support as agreed between the Emergency
Desk Officer and the Country Representative.
S/He works closely with and progressively delegates responsibilities to the national team
members, applying an active capacity building approach.
S/He advises the Country Representative on cases of breaches of the Tdh CPP.
The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes
and the Tdh Child Protection Policy.
Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflect proper behaviour
in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection
of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the
movement.
Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. The incumbent will
direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or
religious affiliation.

Fonction details :
Line Management
 § Supervises Tdh child protection team members in Juba, Central Equatoria State.

Project Management

 § Develop, implement and monitor the Child Protection project, in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within donors’ strategies and priorities in the area.
 § Ensure that activities are appropriately monitored and evaluated and propose, when deemed necessary, amendments to the child protection strategy, in consultation with the Country Representative.
 § Conduct regular assessment of the Child Protection projects and activities’ impact.
 § Identify, with the Child Protection authorities, potential additional needs to be covered.
 § In collaboration with the national project staff and with the Admin/Finance team, forecast expenditures, track activities expenses, make recommendations, and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
 § Coordinate with the Admin/Finance and the Logistics team through operational, purchase and budget follow up to ensure that the Child Protection project receives adequate support and operate in line with Tdh’s and donors’ policies, procedures, and standards.

Project Strategy and planning
 § In collaboration with the Country Representative, participate in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision.
 § Coordinates Child Protection assessments and participates in brainstorming, and proposal writing exercises
 § Participate in the review of the strategy for Tdh in South Sudan.
 § Participate in the development of new proposals for funding and advise on their technical soundness and financial feasibility.
 § Ensure that Tdh financial and material support to the activities of the Department for Children’s Services does not compromise their future sustainability.

Project Implementation
 § Develop a case management system for vulnerable children in the two target areas, train the Child Protection team, and monitor the implementation of the system
 § In a participatory manner identify, mobilise and train community members and other actors to encourage their participation in different aspects of the project implementation and development.
 § In coordination with the Country Representative, reinforce the referral system and maintain regular liaison with resource agencies (Police, medical staff, UN, local and international NGOs, local authorities, education partners, etc.) to promote and maintain a healthy and productive relationship with Tdh.
 § Involve the community, where appropriate, in the protection processes of children in particular need of help.
 § Develop and supervise awareness activities in close consultation with local authorities, communities and other stakeholders on Child Rights topics.
 § Provide strategic guidance to the Child Protection team in terms of selection of topics, planning, and delivery of the awareness sessions in a participatory manner.

Database
 § Design clear formats for data collection and treatment and train the Child Protection team accordingly
 § Supervise the development and management of a Child Protection database management system
 § Supervise data protection procedures and filing

Monitoring and evaluation
 § Supervise, maintain and strengthen the Child Protection reporting and intervention system.
 § Supervise the Child Protection team to conduct regular impact evaluations and yearly Child Protection assessments in the communities covered.

Human Resources Management
 § Develop accurate job descriptions as necessary for the Child Protection project team, in coordination with the Admin/Finance team and the Country Representative.
 § Assist recruitment efforts through planning and interviewing of candidates, in respect to the local regulations.
 § Ensure regular performance appraisals of directly supervised staff, encourage personal development plans, and assist in the identification of training needs.

Capacity building
 § Identify training needs and develop a capacity building strategy that aims to build progressively autonomy of the Tdh team, in collaboration with the national Child Protection team.
 § Participate in the capacity building support to the relevant local authorities, as required by the project.

Coordination
 § In collaboration with the Country Representative, communicate with other humanitarian partners and local authorities in the target areas, as relevant for the effective and efficient implementation of the Child Protection project
 § Regularly attend Child Protection Working Group meetings and other relevant fora at local level, and national level when relevant.
 § Coordinate with other departments (programme and support) as necessary.

Representation
 § Contribute to coordination mechanisms, including the sharing of information and reporting.
 § Attend or delegate attendance to appropriate external meetings at sector level, in order to ensure Tdh’s aims and activities are shared with partners.
 § Network with other NGOs and entities in the interest of information sharing and best practices.

Reporting
 § Produce and submit to the Country Representative a monthly situation report and programme pack.
 § Participate in the completion of donor reports
 § Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality - inter Tdh staff and between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees
 § Upon completion of the assignment, submits detailed handover notes.

Security
 § Comply with Tdh Security Regulations

Child Protection Policy
 § Commit to respect the Child Protection Policy.

Others
 § Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Country Representative and that are compatible with the job

Profile :
At least 5 years experience in humanitarian field Experience in Africa especially in the Child Protection driven interventions Familiarity with donors’ procedures is an added value. Security and administration; management of human resources. Programme management (especially related to displacement’s situations)

Language: Excellent command of English (written and spoken), French is an added value

Skills:
 Good skills in project cycle management; reporting and analytical skills and experience.
 Evaluation skills; including representation skills and good negotiation skills.
 Autonomous, independent, team leader and at ease at managing security situation.
 Proficiency in Child Protection in Emergencies, competences and skills at operating in complex contexts Unaccompanied position

Child protection policy:
 To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Protection Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
 To commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies in South Sudan
 To commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies

Procedure:
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile. Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.

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