Premiere Urgence Internationale Head of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
Premiere Urgence Internationale Head of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
Première Urgence Internationale is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs.
Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
The association leads in average 190 projects per year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery.
PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries – in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.
Responsibilities
Safety & Security : S/he is responsible for the safety & security of the mission.
Programmes: S/he coordinates the teams and ensures that the programmes implemented on the mission are properly carried out.
S/he also monitors needs and suggests new operations and development tracks for the mission.
Human Resources: S/he ensures that the mission is adequately staffed and supervises the teams (defining objectives, follow-up).
Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring: S/he ensures that logistical and administrative practices in place respect PUI procedures and formats and are in compliance with donors’ rules and regulations
Medical and technical monitoring: S/he ensures that medical and technical practices respect PUI’s procedures and formats and are in compliance with PUI’s operational framework and policy.
Representation: S/he represents the association
in its relations with partners, donors,the media and different authorities.
Relations with Headquarters: S/he ensures that information is properly circulated between Headquarters and the field and ensures that due dates are respected.
Training and Experiences
Masters in relevant sector related to humanitarian aid
Project management
3 years of humanitarian experience in project co-ordination.
Successful experience in expatriate team management and multi-sector programmes.
Experience in security management
Excellent writing skills
Team management
Project management
Detailed knowledge of the donors (OFDA, ECHO, UN agencies, EuropeAid, AAP…)
Languages ; English needed
French is a plus
Skills
Ability to work in unstable circumstances.
Leadership skills and the ability to make decisions
Trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility
Charisma and the ability to awake enthusiasm for the work the project involves
Ability to use authority, when necessary
Analysis and synthesis abilities (discenrment, pragmatism)
Flexibility, and able to adjust to changing context and situations
Organisational skills, ability to be thorough and respect due dates
Strong listening and negotiation skills
Good people and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and level-headed
General ability to resist stress, and support the team in stressfull situations
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise well with government officials, UN agencies, and other NGOs to build professional relationships and gather information
How to Apply:
Please, send your application (Resume and Cover letter) to Marwan Filah Human Resources Officer for Expatriates, at recrutement@premiere-urgence.org, with the following subject : «Head of Mission – South-Sudan»
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st March 2019
