Relief International Program Director Jobs in South Sudan
Relief International Program Director Jobs in South Sudan
Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty
he 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.
Responsibilities:
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 & Nutrition 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
Requirements
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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 25th August, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Program Director Jobs in South Sudan
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