Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013
The South Sudan NGO Secretariat coordinates the efforts of the NGO Steering Committee as voted representatives of the South Sudan NGO Forum, which currently includes over 140 international member agencies and over 50 national member agencies. The NGO Secretariat exists for the purpose of: coordination, information sharing, advocacy, policy/position paper production, government/donor/UN engagement, security information management and engagement on other vital issues regarding humanitarian relief, recovery and development.
The Security Focal Point supports the work of the NGO Forum on issues relating to the safety and security of NGO staff and operations and provides NGO representation on security issues in relevant external meetings. The position requires an ability to remain up to date on the constantly changing security context and well informed on the wider contextual developments in South Sudan. A large focus of the position is to provide advice and support to NGO Forum members through regular information sharing and direct communication with individual agencies. The NGO Security Focal Point manages one International staff member; the Security Information Analyst.
Applicants should have significant international experience working in humanitarian and/or development contexts, with an understanding of complex emergencies. Proven security management experience and security context analysis is key for this role, as well as proven communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Previous experience of working in South Sudan or Sudan would also be an advantage.
All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Salary: Consultancy salary and benefits package.
For further information, please see: http://southsudanngoforum.org/contact-2/recruitment/
How to apply:
Complete the application form (http://southsudanngoforum.org/contact-2/recruitment/), send a resume or CV, letter of motivation, a brief (2-3 page) analysis or other written work, and three professional references to Chris Willach at security@southsudanngoforum.org, cc Claire Tiffen at southsudan-gic@tearfund.org and Stephen Gabra at southsudan-hrm@tearfund.org
The subject line of the email must be titled: “Application: NGO Security Focal Point”
Each attachment must have the following naming scheme:
- PRE – Last name, First name – resume (or CV)
- PRE – Last name, First name – letter of motivation
- PRE – Last name, First name – writing sample
- PRE – Last name, First name – list of references
- PRE – Last name, First name – application form
The candidate will be evaluated in a three-month probationary period before being offered a 12 month contract.