IRC Senior Field Manager Jobs in South Sudan

IRC Senior Field Manager Jobs in South Sudan



The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to People whose lives and livelihoods are shattered conflict and disasters. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war. The security situation remains fragile and significant operational challenges are evident.

IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, field offices in Lakes, Unity, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Central Equatoria states. Currently, IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice and livelihoods.


Responsibilities


  • Operations & Program management (planning, implementation & future development)
  • Under the leadership of Operations Coordinator and in close coordination with Technical Coordinators, ensure timely planning, implementation and follow up of IRC’s multi sector programming within their jurisdiction.
  • Monitor the progress of projects against work plans and budgets and provide appropriate support to managers and other program staff to ensure that work plans are adjusted as needed, targets are met, and budgets are spent in compliance with IRC internal and donor policies and procedures.
  • Provide procurement planning support to sector coordinators and field staff (both program and support), in close coordination with the Operations Coordinator.
  • Provide support to Technical Coordinators and M&E coordinator
    to develop and implement Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) action plans.
  • Provide support to Operations Coordinator and Technical Coordinators in preparing various reports for submission to internal and external stakeholders including government counterparts and donors.
  • Identify risk areas to delivery of projects and coordinate solutions and mitigation measures in a timely manner.
  • Keep abreast of the specific local context, needs, gaps and constraints to anticipate issues that may affect program implementation, recommending appropriate adjustments as needed and roll out timely actions. Contribute in business development including expansion of IRC’s program (both sectors and geography) aligned with needs, IRC’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and sector priorities & guideline.


    Requirements


  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in coordinating, implementing and managing Field Offices in humanitarian and/or Refugee settings.
  • Previous experience in South Sudan or a similar context is an asset.
  • Ability to analyze context, conduct assessments and manage program implementation in an insecure, volatile country.
  • Experience of running Operations in an emergency setting is a strong asset.
  • Significant experience in contributing to designing of high quality programs and proposal development.
  • Good finance literacy (ability to draft and managing budgets, forecast and manage expenses)
    Demonstrable experience as a strong facilitator capable of creating a participatory environment
  • Experience designing and facilitating trainings and capacity-building exercises
  • Flexible work attitude; effective planning and organizing skills
  • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment and with heavy workloads
  • Fluent in English
  • Good computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.


    How to Apply


    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 31st August, 2019


    For more information and job application details, see; IRC Senior Field Manager Jobs in South Sudan

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