Relief International Jobs in South Sudan

Relief International Program Director Careers in South Sudan

Reports To: Country Director – South Sudan
About RI: Relief International (RI) is a home to teams of humanitarian -professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary:

The Program Director will oversee daily program operations and coordination of all aspects of Relief International’s programming in South Sudan. He/she will collaborate with the South Sudan Country Director in the ongoing implementation of projects. He/she will also lead on new business/program development, manage the technical program managers and sector leads, and track spending and implementation to ensure quality program management. This position is based in Juba, and will require trips to field locations.

Positions Responsibilities & Duties:

Collaborate with the Country Director and technical program managers to provide strategic vision and leadership for RI’s portfolio in South Sudan

Meet with donors and potential new partners at the field and national level identify potential funding opportunities in collaboration with senior management

Manage and supervise technical program managers (including a Livelihoods Program Manager, WASH Program Manager, and Health Program Manager) to ensure timely and quality implementation

Lead program development process in South Sudan, providing direct inputs when necessary and ensuring proposals are of high quality before submission

Oversee reporting and communications, providing final review and quality assurance before submission of

external reports, updates, and other publications for external audiences

Represent RI at the national and field level and serve as primary organizational focal point for program-related issues both internally and externally

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

University Degree required, Master’s level preferred in International Development, Community Development or related discipline; the educational as well as professional background & expertise in Health, Nutrition or Food |Security is strongly preferred.

5+ years demonstrated management experience in development and implementation of emergency Relief programming, preferably in developing country (s).

Experience in grant writing and fund raising, experience working with the major donors: OFDA, ECHO, DFID, UN Agencies etc.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies, local and international staff.

Ability to understand complex security situation and advise program design accordingly

Knowledge of, and experience in South Sudan strongly preferred

Excellent written and spoken English; ability to draft high quality proposals as well as donor reports

Willingness to travel in and out of field at short notice.

Team player, committed to motivating and leading staff

Organizational and time management skills.
Able to work and manage effectively in a hardship post
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How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Program Director Careers in South Sudan]
Closing date: 09 Jul 2017