Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 03 May 2013
ABOUT US
MzN | International is a non-profit association of development and aid professionals working with NGOs and donors to make humanitarian aid more efficient. With more than 75 staff and consultants in more than 12 countries, we apply our expertise and network to help with fundraising, recruitment, finance & grant management, training, and other services to increase their impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
Candidates who are successful in their application will receive an attractive salary and remuneration package. Candidates may be considered for more than one of the posts currently available without having to submit multiple applications. This process ensures that candidates can apply efficiently and that the best candidates are matched with the most suitable post. Candidates will become part of a modern and professional consulting company putting the needs of the beneficiaries and NGOs first. Our aim is enhance the efficiency of humanitarian action.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination • Develop country strategy and operational plans and ensure programmes and advocacy are in line with the country strategy, operational plans and budgets • Develop and maintain efficient and effective operating systems and ensure compliance with internal operational standards, as well as with donor requirements and local law. • Ensure security and safety procedures are up to date, and shared with and followed by staff • Ensure that all team members coordinate, plan and implement all activities to meet the objectives • Prepare for and implement rapid and effective responses to emergencies
Administration, Logistics, and Finance
• Oversee management of grants including the appropriate expenditure of funds
• Responsible for the financial integrity of the programme, ensuring resources are utilised cost effectively, and activities are implemented in accordance to available budget
• Work in close co-ordination with the SMT, overseeing proper execution of the programmes
• Ensuring all administrative responsibilities are met and finances are in good order
• Provide oversight to all logistics, including procurement, fleet and office management, warehousing, shipping, vehicles, etc.
• Ensuring procedures and practices correspond to legal requirements
Fundraising and Grant Management • Liaise with current and future donors to advance programme ideas, apply for funding and share information on the status of programmes • Ensure proposals are drafted in a timely and professional manner in a format consistent with organisation’s and donor guidelines, and are reviewed and approved by HQ prior to official submission Representation • Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors, authorities and peer organisations • External representation of the organisation • Responsible media coverage of events, issues and programs
HR Management • Line management of management team, ensuring effective management of programme staff • Oversee recruitment of local staff in accordance with labour laws • Ensure adherence to contracts, guidelines, and internal rules • Ensure effective implementation of staff performance reviews • Coordinate weekly and ad hoc team meetings, as well as MT meetings to ensure that the team works harmoniously to meet the needs of the programme
Security and Risk Management • Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of staff, assets and reputation. • Ensure security plans and procedures are up to date and fully adhered to. • Ensure security focal points are aware of their roles and able to deliver on their responsibilities. • Provide security training opportunities to existing and new staff. • Ensure offices and mobile field teams are equipped with the tools required to live and work in a safe and secure environment. • Monitor available security information and ensure security focal points are attending all security coordination meetings to help prevent security incidents from occurring. • Establish contingency planning exercises in anticipation of major events, to provide requisite security whilst minimizing programmatic disruption.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Post graduate degree in health • At least ten years of professional experience, of which at least four years in a senior management position, preferable in developing countries • Experience in public health programming • Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to provide strategic support for multi-sector and/ or multi-country programmes • Experience in overseeing and managing budgets and administration systems • Knowledge of requirements , and experience in budgeting and reporting to major donors (USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN agencies, WB, EC, AusAID, EuropeAID) • Proven experience in staff management, supervision, staff development, training, and capacity building • Strong experience in security management • Strong negotiation, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams • Safety and security management experience essential • Computer literate (i.e. MS Word, advanced Excel, Email communication software (e.g. Outlook), Internet Explorer, financial systems) • Excellent written and spoken English, professional fluency in other languages is highly desirable
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
MzN | International will evaluate CVs based solely on the above required qualifications. Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of applications we can only contact successful applicants. Please visit http://mzninternational.catsone.com/careers/ and apply for the position through our jobs portal. We will only accept CVs in our standard format which you can download, complete and upload to the system via the link.