Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Aug 2016
“Experienced managerwith proven experience in emergency settings*”*
War Child Holland’s programme in South Sudan
War Child Holland has been working in what is now South Sudan since 1998. The programme has been focused on the consequences of decades of conflict and its purpose is to ensure that children, youth, communities and government are able to promote awareness on child rights, protect children from abuse, exploitation and all forms of violation of their rights. War Child Holland in South Sudan has its country office in the capital Juba and field offices in Bor and Torit.
Your challenge
Emergency Programme
Responsible for the implementation and quality of the War Child’s emergency programme in South Sudan.
Monitors local needs and developments in close collaboration with the Programme Development Unit in South Sudan.
Contributes to the development of projects/proposals.
Staff: capacity-building & security
Security and wellbeing of emergency staff in a demanding context, with conflict in the country and difficult accessibility in rainy season.
Train and support staff in executing their jobs, in perspective of capacity building.
Finance & Logistics
Manages daily processes, ensure financial control (cash flow, local payments).
Follow and apply procedures and instructions, balancing control and emergency programme-implementation.
Prepares budget and financial reports.
Fundraising & networking
Identifies donors and contributes to development of project and proposals.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with local governments, voluntary agencies, the UN, donors and communities.
Your profile
Experience in conflict/post-conflict complex settings;
Demonstrated skills in operations, finance, security and management (at appropriate level for field management with guidance);
A minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency programming with an (I)NGO in an international/ humanitarian context;
Knowledge of project development and implementation in an international/humanitarian context;
Knowledge of child-focused or other relevant programming;
Strong problem solving and social skills;
Motivation to work closely and hands on with local staff;
Proven affinity with War Child’s mandate;
Relevant academic background.
We offer
A challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands
A fair salary and comprehensive secondary benefits that includes free housing, good insurances (including health, travel and disability) and opportunities to develop and learn professionally.
Job Location: Juba with frequent travelling to South Sudan
Contract: 6 months contract with the possibility to prolong depending on funding
Starting date: As soon as possible
Your team: The Emergency Response Manager manages the emergency team (the emergency team will be recruited depend on the plan)
South Sudan is a non-family duty station. The expatriate is not allowed to bring children. The expatriate can bring a partner under the condition that he/she is employed or will be employed by a humanitarian organization.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation before 15 August 2016. Make sure to use the following hyperlink to apply: http://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/67117
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The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.**