Finn Church Aid Jobs in South Sudan

Finn Church Aid Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

Job Title:
Finn ChurchAid Country director, CAR

Application Deadline:
16/03/2017

Country:
Central African Republic

Place of work:

Bangui

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish development cooperation organisation and the second largest provider of humanitarian assistance. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches and faith-based organisations, ACT Alliance, which has a total of 143 members. FCA’s annual budget is about 45 million euros, and the organisation’s staff consists of around 300 people in 17 countries.


The Country Director represents FCA in CAR and exerts overall management of the CAR Country office and staff in order to achieve the strategic objectives of FCA. The role is also to strengthen quality program, diversify FCA’s funding base and enhance FCA’s role in the country. The Country Director will report to the FCA head office in Helsinki, Finland and he/she will be based in Bangui.


FCA’s Country programme in CAR is currently at an inspiring development phase; FCA’s program initiatives in quality education sector are starting to bring impact, FCA is engaged in developing the vocational education in the country and introducing peace education models in the formal and informal curriculum. One key aim is be part in supporting the country to shift from a humanitarian crisis to a long-term sustainable development.

Areas of Responsibility:

People leadership in CAR including planning, developing and managing human resources

Overall management of CAR Country programme and office according to FCA guidelines, policies and practices in respect to local laws and regulations

Strengthen the current program quality in all programs together with the program staff

Further developing and diversifying the existing donor base

and guaranteeing the long-term revenue for FCA programs in the country

Overall responsibility for financial management and accountability, including planning, accounting, reporting and controls

Together with HQ communications team, manage FCA’s visibility in the country and also in Finland and support national and international advocacy efforts

Overall responsibility for FCA security in the country

Ensure FCA participation in national networks

Competence and Personal Requirements:

University degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field

Solid experience in people management, especially in challenging conditions

Related professional experience, including management of programmes, human resources and financial administration

Extensive working experience in the country or similar context

Experience in security management

Leadership, negotiation, communication and networking skills

Solid experience in fundraising and achieving fundraising targets, and building excellent relations with institutional and private donors

Fluent English and French language skill is required, Finnish is an asset

The contract duration is for two years starting as soon as possible, preferably in April/May 2017, including four months’ probation period. The deployment will begin with an orientation period in FCA HQ, Helsinki, Finland.

The compensation is based on FCA Compensation System and depends on prior work experience. The position is a no-family post. Monthly salary includes adverse working conditions allowance based on the circumstances in the place of assignment.

For more information please contact Director of International Programme Ms. Marja Jörgensen by +358-505670464 on 20 Feb 2017 between 10-12 hrs and March 13 between 13-15 UTC+02:00 (Helsinki) or email: marja.jorgensen @ kirkonulkomaanapu.fi
Please apply by using the link below no later than on March 16 2017. Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis.

Finn Church Aid Country Director Jobs in South Sudan