Jesuit Refugee Service Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

Jesuit Refugee Service Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

Organizational Context

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is ministry of the Society of Jesus, incorporated as an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The organisation was founded in November 1980 and now has a presence in over 57 countries.

JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office (IO) in Rome. The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term well-being of refugees and displaced people while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs

Operational Context/ Role:

South Sudan continues to face deteriorating humanitarian conditions despite its more than 11 years of independence. In addition to the massive human suffering, displacement and protection concerns, the past several years have seen reoccurring natural disasters, ongoing displacement, and massive youth unemployment

The Jesuit Refugee Service has been working in South Sudan since 1997 and serves both refugees (Maban – Upper Nile State) and internally displaced populations (Yambio – Western Equatoria State). JRS South Sudan provides services such as: education and livelihood, mental health and psychosocial support, emergency assistance, and pastoral accompaniment

Priority Focus:

Strong Leadership

Strategic planning in line with JRS Strategic Framework

Staff well-being and management in line with JRS Staff Care policy

Financial and Compliance management in line with JRS policies and procedures

In-country resource mobilization and allocation

All in-country activities, personnel, and the Country Management Team (CMT)

Delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the country's strategy, operational plans, budgets, and JRS affiliate's requirements that result in significant impact for refugees and displaced persons

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Regional Director:

Leadership:

Internal:

Establishes and remains faithful to a shared vision for the organization’s activities

Cultivates positive working relationships and environments

Ensures staff motivation through mutual respect, professional development opportunities, and inclusion in project planning

Ensures appropriate levels of communication with staff at all levels

Ensures that staff can properly represent the organization by equipping them with knowledge about JRS’ vision, mission, and the region’s strategic plan

Creates an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments

External:

Cultivates positive working relationships and develops partnerships with other NGOs, UNHCR and other UN agencies and host governments, etc. for better coordination at the programmatic level

Cultivates positive and collaborative relations with bilateral and multilateral donors, the Catholic Church, and other main stakeholders to ensure the financial stability of the Country's Office

Ensures positive perceptions of JRS’ presence in South Sudan

Development of partnerships and collaborations with external actors, including National NGOs, the private sector, and academic institutions

Strategic planning:

In full accordance with the Humanitarian Guidelines of the country, JRS's Strategic Framework, and Programmatic policies and procedures

Leads in the development and execution of the country's strategy

Ensures the strategic vision and direction of the country program are aligned with JRS’ Global and Regional strategies and secure the resources necessary for the realization

Staff management:

Oversee the management, coaching, and development of national and international staff to build a team of skilled, committed, and motivated staff

Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and constructive performance feedback

Ensures that human resources needs are fully identified, assessed, described, and communicated

When required, recruits key positions with the assistance of the Country HR Officer and the HR Department of the International Office

Ensures HR guidelines and policies are implemented

Ensures that staff have adequate rest, and relaxation and that well-being is addressed

Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and

international staff

Ensures that Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Security Guidelines are regularly updated and implemented in all field locations

Ensures that HR issues are tackled and taken into serious consideration

Qualifications and Experience

An advanced, accredited university degree in Management, Political Sciences, Law, International Development, or another related discipline. An undergraduate degree with strong relevant field experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience of increasing responsibilities in human service organizations, ideally in humanitarian or development organizations with a strong human rights and/or faith background

Experience in project development and management, work with refugees, and/or advocacy with forcibly displaced people is a particular advantage

Minimum 4 years’ experience in leadership roles. Employment or collaboration with the Catholic Church (parish, diocesan, or bishops’ conference level) in a leadership role is an additional asset

Demonstrated evidence of leadership in a professional setting/humanitarian response with the ability to think strategically, motivate others, create new projects, solve problems and be part of a multi-cultural and multi-faith team

Proven performance in organizational management, budget development and management, and general office coordination

Demonstrated ability to fundraise
Demonstrated evidence of an entrepreneurial spirit

A proven ability to capture impact and learning from operations and feed it into new programmes

Knowledge of and/or familiarity with key concepts and current trends in forced migration and challenges faced by forcibly displaced people

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, effectively communicate, negotiate and work creatively with stakeholders of varying backgrounds: beneficiaries, government representatives, church leaders and refugee groups among them

Proven results in improving the working context of an organisation or the wider sector through deliberate influencing strategies

Experience of representing an organisation or humanitarian context with the press and/or media as well as incorporating the use of new and traditional media in delivering impact

Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure.

Languages

Excellent proficiency in written and verbal English; a professional working knowledge of a language spoken in the region is desirable

Required Skills and Competencies:

Very good pastoral sense and listening abilities and communication/inter-personal skills

Excellent communication and presentation capacities, able to persuasively articulate JRS’ message and impact to external audiences

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, international, high-energy professional environment

Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities

Strong analytical, strategic-thinking and planning capabilities

Ability to innovate in a changing environment, promote creativity and innovation within the organization

Ability to work under pressure, independently and with only remote supervision

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Experience in Handling insecure environments
Influencing

Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian relief work and international humanitarian standards

Advanced computer proficiencies in MS Office packages

Familiarity with the Jesuit network is an asset

Willingness to work and travel to refugee settings in challenging environments

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same

Strong track record in building high-performance teams and future successors/leaders

Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders

Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Jesuit Refugee Service Country Director Jobs in South Sudan


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