Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan


Field Coordinator

Position Start Date: ASAP

Duration:

  • 9 months

    Location:

  • Yei, South Soudan

    Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled

    Contractual conditions:

    CLASSE “S” : (Coordinator)
    Swiss salaried contract 3’400 CHF (~2’950 €) 4’750 CHF (~4’100 €) net /month according to experience x 13 times, Vacancy: 25 days annual leaves local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.

    Context:

    Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief organization, based in Lausanne (Switzerland). Every year our projects support more than 2 million children (3 million in 2016) and their families in over 35 countries.

    We are part of the Terre des hommes International Federation (TDHIF), with 9 other sister organizations in Switzerland, Europe and Canada.

    Tdh has been working in South Sudan since the beginning of 2013. In 2016, following the clashes that took place in the Equatoria Region, Yei River State (Former Central Equatoria State) was identified as zone of major humanitarian concern.

    At the beginning of 2017, Tdh launched an integrated program in Yei town to improve WASH access through large scale borehole rehabilitation, hygiene promotion and distribution of NFI kits, and support livelihoods through the distribution of vegetable seeds, farming tools and massive cash for work activities.

    Local partners South Sudan Health Association (SSUHA), the Crop Training Centre in Yei (CTC) and the Mugwo Development Organization (MDO) are involved in the program implementation.

    Main responsibilities:

  • The Field Coordinator reports to the Country Representative and is in charge of representing Tdh and of implementing Tdh projects in its geographical zone.
  • S/he is responsible for staff management, finance and logistics,implementation of activities, programme development and reporting, and security.
  • The Field Coordinator (Head of Operations) will work in direct collaboration with the mission personnel and interface directly with the Country Representative, as appropriate for programm strategy, reporting and administration.
  • (S)he will have direct access to confidential information, such as the general strategy of Tdh in South Sudan, including programming objectives in the field, financial details, and security guidelines.
  • A professional sense of security, confidentiality, and proper representation is paramount.
  • The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and Tdh Child Protection Policy.
  • Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflect proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions.
  • The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the
    movement.
  • Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit.
  • The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation.

    Profile:

  • This function requires the mastery of Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC), Technical and Methodological Competencies (TMC) and Management and Strategic Competencies (MSC). In particular:
  • Management of multi sector program(s) with a food security and / or child protection component and local implementing partner(s)
  • Extensive experience in expatriate team management
  • Excellent writing, reporting, communication and negotiation skills in English
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position/high management position in the field
  • Work experience in rural conflict affected areas
  • Previous budget responsibility of 2 million € per year
  • Significant knowledge and experience in logistics, admin and finance
  • Significant knowledge of international humanitarian response and donors
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Ability to work in an inter cultural environment

    Flexibility

  • Responsive, motivated, good communicator
  • Ability to work under pressure

    Child Safeguarding Policy:

  • Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children
  • Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse
  • Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others
  • Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children
  • We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children. Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?

    Procedure:

  • Please postulate on our website: http://www.jobs.net/j/JhSXNhGc?idpartenaire=20007
  • We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
  • Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter.
  • Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.
  • If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
  • If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch

    Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

    The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.

    What is Terre des hommes: https://vimeo.com/253387235

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates should apply online by 30 November 2018
  • For more information and job application details, see; Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief Field Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
  • We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.

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