Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Mar 2016
Posted on: 02/03/2016
Desired start date: 05/04/2016
Duration of the mission: 5 months
Location: Malakal with daily travels to Wau Shilluk and frequent travels to Juba
About the mission:
SI is operating in South Sudan since 2006, and it developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. SI planns to develop Food Security and Livelihoods project in 2014.
The mission budget for 2014/15 is forecasted to be around 6 M€, with 2 operational bases: Malakal (Upper Nile State) and Juba (Central Equatoria State) + the coordination team in capital. The team consists of 17 expats and 120 national staff.
Organization of the mission
A coordination team of 10 persons (including the HoM) in Juba + 1 base for now (Malakal). Potential changes depending on emergency interventions.
About the job:
The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposal in Wau Shilluk (informal settlement).
He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program.
He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.
The key priority objectives of the position in Wau Shilluk, Upper Nile State include:
Program planning, implementation and monitoring to ensure basic WASH services to most needy people in Wau Shilluk informal settlement. In particular:
Community mobilization and community organization in Wau Shilluk
Set-up and capacity development of Water Management Committees
Implementation of water quality management plan through WMC involvement
Implementation of transfer of water supply and provision to WMC control
Rehabilitation, improvement, upgrade and operation and maintenance of surface water treatment systems
Conduct hygiene kit and NFI distributions
Oversee cholera preparedness and response activities: Chlorination activities; establishment of Oral Rehydration Points
Key coordinating role with WASH and Health Clusters
End line KAP an evaluation assessment design and implementation
Oversee implementation of project extension/ modification
Financial planning and management of OFDA funds to ensure effective and efficient response
Management and capacity building of local team hired for Wau Shilluk.
Your profile
Experience:
- Masters’ degree or equivalent in political science, project management, public health, water engineering or a relevant field
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the humanitarian environment in project management.
- Proven experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts and insecure environments, with consequent experience in supporting emergency response or early recovery
- Proven experience in mobilization and community capacity building
- Proven experience in emergency settings and emergency
Skills:
- Significant knowledge and experience of project cycle management
- Significant strategy and contingency building abilities
- Knowledge of community based approaches in the WASH sector
- Team management abilities and cultural awareness,
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time
- Excellent leadership skills, strong initiative, flexibility and creativity
- Resistance to stress, difficult living and working conditions
- Commitment to the job and the organization
- Knowledge of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s field of expertise and specific tools would be a strong asset
Language:
- Fluent English (written, spoken and read), essential for writing reports and for external coordination.
- Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an asset
IT:
- Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office
We offer
SI will offer you:
A salaried post: according to experience from 1600 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD.
Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs)
For further information about SI, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/
Contact: Corinne LORIN, Recruitment and Follow Up Officer
How to apply:
Application process
Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
NB : The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehensi on