Solidarités International Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
Solidarités International Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
Role The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director for a region of a country in which SI intervenes. As such:
He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with SI charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management.
He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security and safety in his/her assigned zone.
He/she is the Country Director's direct contact and representative
The Field Co will be responsible for multiple programs – WASH and FSL, both as part of emergency response and longer term programming.
The Field Co Upper Nile will supervise project managers, log / fin / HR responsible.
The current donors are CDCS and EU, and the budget is estimated at approx.. EUR 1-2 million.
Main responsibilities
Coordination and strategic orientation.
Relevance and operational quality / operation monitoring.
Resource management.
Team and people management.
Security management.
Financial backer relations / search for funding.
Internal and external communication.
External representation.
Main objectives
Contributing and implementation of SI’s overall strategy at the area level
Ensure quality implementation of programs (projects to be on time, on scope, on budget and meeting SI’s and international quality standards)
Representation and coordination with other stakeholders, strong engagement with regional donors and partners and representation of SI in all relevant coordination meetings and other meetings as assigned by CD.
Management of both support (log, admin) and program team, ensuring performance management and capacity development support to direct and in-direct staff under the field coordinator’s portfolio.
Contribute to new innovative project ideas and support in proposal conceptualization and development.
Responsible for ensuring sound financial management and financial and compliance control at Area level.
Overall responsibility for managing security as main security focal point for the region under his/her coverage
Works closely with program coordinator, logistics coordinator, grant manager and security officer/manager.
Specific stakes and challenges
High level of security / challenging living conditions – within humanitarian hub with modest access to services
The work requires
adaptability, ability to work and perform under pressure and in stressful environment.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months
Project set-up for newly starting project(s)
Security management/ ensure familiarity with context/security regulations. Review, develop and adapt security SoPs and protocols.
Monitor and analyse financial donor strategies in Upper Nile.
Your Profile
Education
University degree in development / humanitarian studies.
Experience
Experience as an international staff mandatory
Experience in and excellent understanding of the humanitarian sector
Experience in both programs and support management
Experience in proposal development
Experience in emergency and / or protracted crisis context
Experience in insecure and complex access environment
Knowledge of FSL and/or WASH programs
Proven experience as an organized team and people manager
Experience with SI is an asset.
Experience in remote management is an asset.
Previous experience in South Sudan is an asset.
Transferable Skills
Capacity to provide clear and well documented strategies
Excellent networking capacities, including with key national and international stakeholders
Very good analytical, critical, and synthesis skills
Great communication and diplomatic skills
Management of a multi-technical and multi-ethnic team.
Capacity-building and training, coaching abilities and experience
Collect, manage and filter extensive amounts of information in real time.
Organization, focus on objectives and ability to meet deadlines.
Proactive, solution oriented approach to work.
Capacity and willingness to provide hands-on support to the team.
Excellent team player.
Technical Skills
Pack MS Office – excellent mastery of Excel included.
Bilingual in English.
Arabic is an asset.
Personal Abilities
Independent worker.
Willingness to evolve in very fast paced environments and insecure environments.
Excellent stress management, and important flexibility; capacity to adapt to quick context/ strategy changes.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
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