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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Chief of Mission Jobs in Juba

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Official, Grade P5 Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Reference Code : VN2011/54(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non-represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Armenia, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Slovenia, Somalia, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for East and Southern Africa in Pretoria the successful candidate will be IOM's interlocutor with the Government of South Sudan and relevant ministries, UN Specialized Agencies, and local and international NGOs. He/ she will be responsible for the promotion with the Government of South Sudan, diplomatic representatives and other organizations of the full range of IOM services as well as for keeping the RD and Headquarters (HQs) units informed of relevant governmental concerns and programmatic developments. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM's strategy and programming in South Sudan within the overall regional framework.
Core functions/ responsibilities:
I. Development and follow up of strategies, policies and programmes

Develop, clarify and contribute to IOM's overall mandate and strategy through project development and implementation in South Sudan with appropriate consultation with the Regional Office, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant actors.
Play an integral role in migration policy discussions and apply approved policies in the national activities.
Advise the Regional Office and HQs on national policy and emergency matters as well as government migration policies affecting the activities of IOM in South Sudan and make recommendations or prepare proposals for appropriate action.
Participate in appropriate policy and operational United Nations Country Team (UNCT) inter-agency mechanisms, in particular with a view to inserting migration related issues into the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) process.
Stimulate, catalyze and support project development in South Sudan, assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of programme development and fundraising and strategies and recommend ways to improve these.
Direct and monitor the project planning, design and implementation in South Sudan and give necessary support to the IOM sub-office(s). Evaluate IOM's operational activities in South Sudan and prepare recommendations with a view to increasing their effectiveness.
Take full responsibility for the successful execution of ongoing operational programmes and the development of new ones.
Support the regional and international processes and dialogues on migration relevant to South Sudan. Ensure the participation of government officials in these initiatives.

II. Resource management and capacity building

Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Mission and oversee those of the Sub-Office(s) in accordance with the Organization's rules and procedures.
Report regularly to the RD and other interested partners on progress achieved and developments in South Sudan. Prepare regular and specific narrative, impact, policy, financial, evaluation and statistical reports covering IOM activities; prepare briefings and background information requested by RO and HQs, the Government and other entities.

III. Representation of IOM

Develop and promote liaison with governmental authorities and diplomatic missions, international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and voluntary agencies, airlines and public media in the region, particularly with view to identifying migration-related areas for developing common activities/projects in a complementary manner, identify needs and priorities for cooperation and project development as well as for fundraising purposes.
Represent the Organization at national and international conferences and meetings.
Develop public relations and media activities in order to promote IOM's image and programmes.
Participate in the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), chair the Operations Management Team and contribute and provide support to other inter-agency planning processes and the overall humanitarian strategy.
Ensure current obligations as lead agency for NFIs, emergency returns and common transport are carried out including on reporting and capacity, and that the global CCCM cluster lead obligations are fulfilled if this is activated.
Take part in the development of any other relevant planning tools such as National Action plans, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers, Migration Profiles.

Desirable Competencies
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) correctly interacts with and advises on interfacing with senior level stakeholders as appropriate; b) drives the mobilization of resources to meet IOM mandates; c) interfaces with senior-level stakeholders to secure resources to meet IOM needs; d) plans operations within the context of IOM's global core mandates and responsibilities; e) identifies long-term trends and global political developments that can impact on the core mandates and their executions; f) represents IOM in high-level interactions with clients; g) develops effective partnerships with prospective donors and other stakeholders; h) establishes and maintains effective working relationships with implementing partners; i) participates in HCT, UNCT or relevant inter-agency meetings; j) supports and contributes to the inter-agency planning process and the overall humanitarian strategy; k) ensures CCCM obligations as cluster lead agency are carried out.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) a completed Master's degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and/ or Law; b) ten years of experience (or twelve years of experience for candidates with a 1st level degree) in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management; c) demonstrated expertise in post conflict / emergency operations; d) knowledge and experience of regional issues an advantage; e) experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institutions and NGOs; f) knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage.
NOTE:

The tenure of contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged.

Emergency Coordinator Jobs in Juba

EMERGENCY COORDINATOR; POSITION NO: 250409 (EMRO/11/TA105)
9 September 2011
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA105
Title: Emergency Coordinator; Position no: 250409
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: Temporary position for 6 Months
Date: 8 September 2011
Application Deadline: 30 September 2011
Duty Station: Juba, Sudan
Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO), EM_SUD WHO Representative's Office, Sudan (EM_SUD)
EHA/ARD (Emergency & Humanitarian Action / Assistant Regional Director)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

To provide technical support to the MOH and other health partners in emergency prepardness and response to natural and man made disasters

To build capacity of national and health partners in the areas of risk assessment and risk management for effective preparedness and efficient response

To plan, implement, monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the emergency and preparedness activities including project management activities

Description of duties:
Purpose of the Post:
To assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other health partners in emergency prepardness and response to natural and man made disasters
Organizational Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, overall guidance of WR SUD (WHO Representative in Sudan) and in coordination with EHA unit EMRO (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office), the incumbent will have a key role in the planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, formulating, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on in-country activities related to emergency preparedness and response in the country.
Summary of Assigned Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of office Southern Sudan and general guidance of the WHO Representative,the incumbent wil perform the following duties:

Provide leadership in emergency and crisis preparedness, response and recovery at country level;

Assist the national health authorities to develop, coordinate and monitor situation analysis including providing support for vulnerability assessment, risk analysis and risk management;

Provide technical support in the establishment and/or strengthening of national disaster prevention and preparedness program in health sector, including information management;

Support national authorities in relevant training activities to strengthen disaster preparedness;

Coordinate, support and participate in rapid health assessments, collect and manage health information and use this as a basis to assist national and international health actors to identify main public health concerns and threats and develop response/mitigation plans;

Brief and assist incoming technical experts in their missions;

Ensure support to existing country programs in their emergency response and initiate a new program in the crisis zone;

Ensure collaboration with different WHO health units to develop relevant health protocols, procedures, guidelines and tools specially as they relate to emergency response;

Collaborate with all regional units and other partners concerned in conducting rapid assessments of health needs following disasters or upon request for humanitarian assistance in order to mobilize/allocate human, financial and material resources;

Develop emergency appeals and proposals based on the need assessment during and after the disaster in coordination with other concerned UN agencies and advocate for fund raising;

Provide leadership in implementation of the International Health Regulations;

Assist the national authorities to build the system and increase capacities to effectively monitor and report communicable diseases of international concern;

Act as a focal point for emergency and humanitarian action by providing technical clearance of all information reported from disaster areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in medicine and Masters degree in public health or epidemiology
Skills:
Competencies:
1) Setting an example
2) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Ensuring the effective use of resources
5) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent team leadership skills, especially skills in leading a multi-agency humanitarian task force.

Coordination, communication and negotiation skills.

Excellent skills in report writing.

Thorough knowledge in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, with particular reference to tropical diseases, epidemiological skills, including basic research methodology.

Other Skills:
Diverse computing skills including word, excel, epi-info, power point, internet, email etc.
Experience:
Experience:
At least seven years experience at national and internationsl levels in Public health/emergency coordination, preparedenss and response.
Desirable: Working experience in post conflict situations, prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases with international organizations and Ministries of Health.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of another working language of WHO.
Additional Information:
Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach
Other entitlements will be determined based on the length of assignment.
Note: In view of the current security situation, Juba has been declared non-family duty station: i.e. dependents are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. The salary, post adjustment, benefits and allowances will be determined as applicable a the time of recruitment.
Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
US $67,395 at single rate
US $72,373 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment:
47.9 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Deputy Director, Operations

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
BACKGROUND: The Republic of South Sudan has recently emerged from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement ushered in an era of post-conflict development efforts, which took on new dimensions following independence in July 2011. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC operates in six of South Sudan’s ten states with programming in several sectors: health, protection, livelihoods, water and sanitation and gender-based violence.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Deputy Director, Operations (DDO) oversees the country program’s critical support functions: human resources, administration, communications, supply chain and security, ensuring that all the necessary systems, policies and procedures are updated, rolled out, understood, and implemented in all locations. S/he is a member of the country senior management team, reports to the Country Director and supervises the Human Resources / Administration Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Field Area Coordinator and IT officer. The DDO will travel at least 25% to field sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Representation • Represent IRC South Sudan in interagency operations meetings. • Develop a sound understanding of the IRC’s programs such that the DDO can substitute for the CD or DDP when needed.
Policies, Procedures and Coordination
• Ensure functional operational support is in place in all sites to achieve results across program sectors. • Implement IRC global operational policies at a national level. Review IRC SS operational policy manuals, devise a plan for updating them and ensure their consistent enforcement. Identify operational policy voids and develop new policies as needed. • Ensure compliance with donor regulations with regard to the supply chain. • Develop an annual operations plan with regular follow-up of department leaders.
• Serve as a focal point and maintain communication with HQ operations staff, DRDO and Regional Security Adviser. • Coordinate across operations units, across field sites and with programs and finance departments. • Supervise the Area Coordinator and Field Managers through regular visits and remote support.
Budget & Finance • Produce content for new budgets covering operational requirements and provide advice on procurement related budgeting, including a capital equipment replacement plan, • Maintain close working relations with the Finance Controller to ensure full and coordinated support to operations. • Oversee grant operations budget lines.
Administration and Human Resources
• Ensure that the recruitment process is efficient, transparent and well managed and that IRC Connect is correctly implemented. • Ensure that operations staff have annual performance plans and evaluations • Review national staff salaries and benefits and recommend adjustments when needed • Serve as focal point person for investigation into policy violations. Follow up on accusations of employee misconduct and advise on potential discipline. • Work with the HQ Human Resources Department in implementing the global HRIS • Within the organization and in collaboration with the HR coordinator, identify staff knowledge areas that require strengthening and work with supervisors and staff to provide the appropriate training, with a goal of contributing to staff retention.
• Ensure all necessary support for the functioning of the office, including external relations with the government, is in place.
Logistics/IT • Verify that country logistics policies are appropriate, documented, disseminated and required monitoring processes are effective. • Assist logistics staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization. • Undertake periodic system reviews of procurement, vehicle & fuel, asset, warehouse/inventory, suppliers and vendor contracts and communication systems to identify areas for improvement and compliance with IRC policy. • Review key/routine reports, (PO/PR tracking, fuel consumption, procurement plans) and provide feedback with recommendations. • In collaboration with the IT department in HQ support the V-SAT integration project, maintain and upgrade IT systems to support Internet communication throughout the country program.
Security • Serve as security focal point for the country program by attending meetings and gathering relevant information. • Ensure that the Security Management Plan and SOP’s are regularly updated. • Support CD in troubleshooting specific security incidents.. • Provide management support and oversight in implementing security policies and procedures. Ensure staff are trained in basic security procedures. • Ensure all office and residential locations are safe and secure.
REQUIREMENTS • At least 5 years experience of operational support or management of multi-sector humanitarian relief or development projects in Africa or similar context; preferably at senior level positions • Proven personnel management, administration, logistics, communications, security and finance experience of large operations • NGO experience and knowledge of donor requirements • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills • Willingness to travel in very remote and war affected areas under adverse conditions • Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and heavy workload. • Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks. • Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Flexibility, adaptability, culturally sensitivity, sense of humor
WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Housing in IRC Guest House. Internet, DSTV on-site. • Security level: Yellow, stable with occasional local clashes. • Position is unaccompanied
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7397 .

Facilities Coordinator Vacancy in South Sudan

To start: Immediately Contract: 1 year (extendable)
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Facilities Coordinator with proven project staff management and organisational skills to be responsible for the daily running and planned maintenance of our office and accommodation compounds in Juba South Sudan.
The successful candidate will have proven relevant relief experience in housekeeping and maintenance ideally in the service sector or with a commercial company but want a fresh challenge in an interesting environment.
Responsibilities will include the management of the facilities function including the line management of the in-house chef, cleaners and the identification, contracting and management of competent trades people such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters. You will be required to develop a planned schedule for the maintenance of two large properties and surrounding buildings within a tight budget, in order to ensure that the ongoing conditions for living and working for Tearfund staff in Juba remain safe and comfortable.
Experience of the limitations and frustrations of working in an insecure environment such as Juba would be ideal. The job holder will need to be able to work with limited direct supervision.
You will have previously shown excellent time management and organisational skills and be able to show that you understand the level of competency and standards required from housekeeping staff and trades people that are brought in. You will be able to engender a recognition of “team” amongst the facilities staff and develop a stronger sense of pride and purpose in their important contribution to the work of Tearfund in South Sudan.
Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement for this role and will be tested prior to appointment.
This post requires limited contact with children and the post will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Unaccompanied post
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Closing date: Due to immediate start date this vacancy will close as soon as an appropriate candidate has been appointed
To apply please visit our website http://www.tearfund.org/en/get_involved/jobs/international_vacancies/

Women’s Center Manager Career Opportunity in Southern Sudan

American Refugee Committee
POSITION TITLE: Women’s Center Manager HQ DEPARTMENT or COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan, Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal RESPONSIBLE TO: GBV Program Officer STATUS: Full Time SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: National program staff
DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION
Operational in Southern Sudan since 1994, ARC implements a multi-sectoral program that includes water and sanitation, primary and reproductive health care, HIV/AIDS and gender based violence prevention and response, and activities geared towards creating economic opportunities for returning populations.
ARC’s South Sudan Gender Based Violence (GBV) program aims to strengthen the quality and accessibility of services for survivors of GBV and reduce incidence of GBV through creative participatory community change activities. ARC is currently implementing GBV prevention and response programming in 8 program sites throughout South Sudan, as well as leading national coordination and advocacy efforts.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Women’s Center Manager would lead activities on a daily basis a team of ARC GBV project staff and community partners to run a Women’s Center providing case management and referral of survivors of GBV, functional literacy and livelihood activities.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• On a daily basis, supervise a team of social workers, medical workers and livelihood and literacy staff facilitating activities in ARC’s Women’s Center in Aweil • Ensure Women’s Center activities run smoothly and according to the ethical guidelines of the GBV program • Lead technical oversight and monitoring of Women’s Center program activities • Manage the budget of the Women’s Center to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters. • Supervise GBV team accompanying of survivors of GBV to access multisectoral response services • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all multisectoral response providers • Assess the quality of care received by survivors of GBV through the referral pathway • Work with partners and the GBV Program Officer to improve quality of local multisectoral response services. • Submit timely monthly reports on Women’s Center activities in provided format to GBV Program Officer • Input monthly data into the GBV Information Management System and submit to GBV Program Officer for compilation in a timely manner • Promote a positive profile of the program and good understanding among other sectors, partners and the communities we work in about the program.
• Monitor Women’s Center staff performance and develop capacity building plans in coordination with staff. • Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e., monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma, etc. • Any other duties assigned by GBV Program Officer
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Degree in Social Work, Public Health or other related field preferred
At least 2 years previous clinical experience providing case management and psychosocial support to survivors of GBV.
Experience running a Women’s Center providing psychosocial support to survivors of GBV including case management, livelihood and literacy activities
Proven excellent management and team building skills
Awareness and knowledge of GBV international best practices including IASC GBV Guidelines, SOPs, IMS and Coordinator Handbook
Experience leading a team in conflict affected settings
Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect
Good communication skills, with good spoken and written English. Arabic an advantage.
Excellent report writing, research documentation and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience of monitoring and evaluating projects.
Familiar with the issues and cultures in South Sudan; and ability to interact with people at all levels, individually and/or in groups.
Ability to work independently in low resource context
Applicants can be South Sudanese nationals or internationals with relevant expertise
Women are encouraged to apply

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
• Ability to live and productively work in insecure, unstable and/or harsh environments. • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity. • Familiar with the issues and cultures in South Sudan; and ability to interact with people at all levels, individually and/or in groups. • Willingness to travel.
Apply on line at: http://www.arcrelief.org/site/PageServer?pagename=careers_jobs

Women’s Protection and Empowerment Manager Jobs in South Sudan

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
BACKGROUND: More than two decades of fighting in Southern Sudan decimated already-meager basic services and systems to protect women and girls from violence. Five years after the end of the war, reconstruction programmes have been slow to address the human rights of women, and the legacy of conflict has resulted in a heavily militarized society in which violence is common. Within this context, IRC Southern Sudan seeks to address gender-based violence by challenging gender inequalities, promoting women’s rights, and creating social, political, and economic environments in which women are empowered to enjoy these rights.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Women’s Protection and Empoewrment (WPE) Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth implementation of daily project activities and that the goals and objectives of the program are met. S/He will provide supervision and direction to the WPE project team, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring national staff to build their capacity. S/He will also collaborate with key staff in Health and Protection, and work with the Deputy Director Programs to achieve the managed growth of IRC’s WPE programming in South Sudan including through participating in the development of strategies and proposals.
The position is based in Rumbek, Lakes State with regular travel to Juba to attend national-level coordination meetings as well as to undertake advocacy and represent IRC with key stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Programmatic • Provide ongoing leadership to the project team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met. Ensure compliance of program operations with Strategic Plan, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines and IRC’s global programming principles. • Develop and ensure monitoring and evaluation systems are in place which can be used to demonstrate project impacts and inform ongoing program design. • Support staff and partners through training and guidance to ensure programming meets GBV best practice and guiding principals that prioritizes the security of beneficiaries and staff. • Work with partners, government, and other NGOs and UN agencies to establish appropriate systems to ensure survivors can access services in a timely and confidential manner. • Oversee start up operation of the Women’s Resource Center and work to achieve sustainable and community-owned management mechanisms by developing sound partnerships between IRC, government ministries and local organizations. • Develop, conduct, and supervise trainings on Key GBV tools, basic counseling, clinical management of rape, GBV basics, and key GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers. • Play a leading role in the creation and implementation of IRC Southern Sudan WPE strategy to meet the needs of GBV survivors. • Develop key partnerships with local actors and establish partnership agreements and plans based on thorough assessments and conversations. • Participate in conducting relevant assessments in Lakes and other states in Southern Sudan • Ensure successful implementation of the EA$E program through supervision of staff, monitoring of VSLA groups, training economic empowerment community workers, and coordinate with NY Technical Unit.
Grant Management • Manager and oversee all WPE grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for multiple projects. Participate in all WPE Grant Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings. • Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats. • Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to IRC and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets, feed corrections back to Finance. Bring any over/under expenditure issues to the attention of the DDP and the Grants department in a timely manner and jointly develop corrective plans. • In coordination with DDP, Grants Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of proposals and concept notes for expanding IRC’s WPE portfolio in Southern Sudan. • Build staff capacity in writing activity and monthly reports to ensure accurate monitroring and documentation of activities.
Inter-Agency Coordination • Coordinate and support the Ministry of Social Development, Lakes State to organize and conduct monthly Gender/GBV Sub-cluster working group meetings in Rumbek. Coordinate State level working group meetings/activities with the National GBV Sub-cluster through the sharing of information and meeting notes.  Represent the WPE program with donors and other key stakeholders in collaboration with the DDP. Participate in appropriate national and state-level Working Group Meetings and other coordination meetings, providing the Deputy Director Programs and Field Manager with regular updates.  Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.  Ensure that information from the coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.  Liase with other GBV agencies to plan and provide joint trainings, support development of the GBV South Sudan Strategy and workplan, and undertake relevant advocacy.  Ensure GBV response and prevention are incorporated into other sectors and humanitarian activities, through trainings, advocacy and other mentoring or support.
Administration • Recruit national staff in conjunction with Human Resources Department and Field Manager. Maintian updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the WPE program. • Supervise WPE staff and volunteers directly, as well as interns and consultants as needed. • Ensure Performance Management System documentation is in place and followed up regularly. • Recommend and implement a capacity building plan for project staff. • Ensure WPE staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.
Other • Work with the country program, technical unit, and Emergency Response Team to put contingency plans in place as needed based on changing political and security environment. • Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the Deputy Director Programs.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The WPE Manager is supervised by the Deputy Director Programs and receives technical support from the WPE Technical Unit based at IRC Headquarters in NY.
REQUIREMENTS: • Master’s degree in gender studies, health, social work, humanities or other related discipline. • 3+ years GBV program management, including supervision of national staff and experience preferably within a humanitarian or post-conflict environment. • In-depth understanding of the roots causes of GBV, related international standards, and GBV prevention and response strategies. • Experience in humanitarian or emeregency environments preferred. • Good interpersonal and team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches. • Community education/training experience, particularly with low-literate beneficiaries. • Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, handle pressure, improvise, and be a good team player.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Housing in IRC compound, with en-suite shower and external latrine. Cooking facilities, internet, DSTV on-site. Security level: Yellow, stable with occasional local clashes.
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7402 .

Sudan Country Director Job at World Concern Juba

World Concern is a US-based, Christian humanitarian relief and development organization working in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Established in 1955, World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in developing countries and to address the root causes in each context. World Concern’s primary strategy is community-based, integrated development.
World Concern works in multiple-sectors to build the capacity of village-based groups, non-governmental partners and other counterparts to lead and sustain their development.
World Concern is committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief and development and maintains rigorous standards of both financial and program monitoring.
Program assistance is provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, creed or religion.
Position: Sudan Country Director
Location: Juba, Sudan
Reports To: Africa Area Director
Supervises: All Sudan national and expatriate staff
Purpose: Provide strategic leadership and management to World Concern’s relief and holistic development work in Sudan. . Plan sectoral initiatives into a coherent country strategy consistent with organizational priorities. Advocate on behalf of organization’s development goals, building institutional relationships and promoting cooperative program activities.
Major Responsibilities
1. Program Development:
* Work with Program Managers to improve the quality and effectiveness of existing programs. * Evaluate opportunities and make recommendations to the Leadership Team for new programs * Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to align with WC objectives of shared learning, improved programming, beneficiary sustainability and spiritual impact. * Identify strategic partnerships and negotiate terms for final approval of the Africa Area Director. 2. Fund Raising
* Write clear, concise proposals with corresponding budgets to increase program funding base to ensure programs are fully funded. * Network with and maintain good working relationships with UN, government agencies, appropriate church bodies, NGO’s and other actors in Sudan to ensure collaboration and acceptance of WC programs. * Provide leadership to Program Managers in initiating development activities that are locally/communally funded and which do not rely exclusively on foreign support 3. Management
* Responsible for budgeting, monitoring and controlling program expenses for all Sudan programs. * Ensure quality reporting to donors and the US head office and program compliance with donor requirements * An active member of the Africa Leadership Team * Responsible for hiring and monitoring performance of WC staff in Sudan programs. * Monitor political and security situations in Sudan and ensure appropriate security measures are in place and being followed. * Participate in the Duty Officer rotation. 4. People Development
* Ensures that conflict is resolved in a biblical way with the goal of restoring relationships. * Provide guidance on individual staff development * Promote an atmosphere of shared learning * Mentoring staff towards God’s purposes through discovering their gifts and talents and creating opportunities for their sharpening * Commit to pray for WC project beneficiaries and staff, and foster spiritual growth among both as appropriate Required Skills & Experience:
* BA in related field with MA preferred * At least 5 years field experience working as an expatriate, managing relief & development programs in a leadership role. * Significant experience working in conflict or post conflict areas * Significant experience managing teams of international and national staff * Experience in program design, proposal writing and report writing. * Demonstrated ability to grow country profile both in program scope and funding sources. * Must have a very good command of spoken and written English language * Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources * Experience managing USG grants * Preference for Horn of Africa experience If you feel you are the right candidate for the advertised position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts of three referees to:
World Concern Hr Office,
P.O Box 61333-00200
Nairobi
or email worldconcernhr@wcdro.org
so as to be received not later than 22nd September, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Country Programme Manager Opportunity in Southern Sudan

Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The scope of work of the Country Progamme Manager requires experience and in-depth understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues, as well as management and pogramming expertise, to translate UN WOMEN's strategic plans into effective development initiatives and results. It also requires developing mutually reinforcing partnerships with relevant Government counterparts, UN organizations, CSOs, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Program Director, East and Horn of Africa, the Country Program Manager will provide technical and program support services ensuring project delivery, high quality outputs, with accuracy and consistency of work for UN WOMEN's program in South Sudan
The Country Program Manager works in close collaboration with the UN WOMEN Nairobi team in operations and program, UN WOMEN HQ units and sections. The Country Program Manager will also work with the UN Country Team for Sudan, as required to exchange information and support program delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions

Strategic Country Programme Development and Advocacy;
Country Pogramme Management and Oversight;
Representation and Partnership Building;
Knowledge Management and Capacity Building.

Under the supervision of the Regional Programme Director, the Country Programme Manager has the following key functions:
Strategic Programme Development and Advocacy

Proactively assess trends and identify emerging issues at the national level of relevance to the mandate of UN Women;
Lead the formulation and development of the UN Women Country Programme Strategy based on the Corporate Strategic Plan (SP) in support of gender equality and women's empowerment;
Identify strategic program opportunities, and approaches and modalities to strengthen UN Women country presence;
Support, monitor and assure quality control in the formulation of high quality, results-based, rights-based and relevant country programmes and projects and oversee the appraisal and approval of UN WOMEN programmes in line with corporate guidelines and consistency with corporate policies and strategies;
Participate actively as a member of the UNCT to ensure that gender equality and women's empowerment issues are well integrated into UN programming processes such as CCA/UNDAF, Country Programmes, etc;
Assist the RC System to secure expertise that will ensure commitment, quality control and resources for gender equality outcomes, and actively participate in country level United Nations programming processes ensuring that the UN Women is strategically placed within UN planning processes, joint programmes and other inter-agency initiatives;
Advocate on behalf of UN WOMEN and its mandate to help raise awareness and stimulate action to advance gender equality and women's rights and form strategic partnerships with government, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, media and the private sector;
Carry out ongoing advocacy to ensure that UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed regional and international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.

Country Programme Management and Oversight

Lead the management, implementation and evaluation of the country strategic plan based on UN WOMEN's Strategic Plan (SP), and in line with regional and national priorities and in consultation with government, civil society and UN partners and stakeholders;
Manage ongoing program activities on gender equality and women's empowerment and ensure delivery of agreed results;
Ensure UN Women's strategic and technical support to government counterparts, non state actors and UN agencies through direct involvement and provision of advisory services as needed;
Oversee, monitor and assure quality control in the implementation of high quality, results-based, rights-based and relevant country programmes and projects in line with corporate guidelines and consistency with corporate policies and strategies;
Ensure that the Country Programme Office has the human and financial resources and capacities needed to respond to requests for assistance and to deliver on its commitments to support and advance gender equality and to participate effectively as a member of the UN Country Team;
Manage staff and office in an empowering and effective manner;
Manage the Country Office resources and administration to ensure proper utilization of allocated funds and accountability;
Use corporate monitoring and oversight tools to identify areas which need improvement;
Contribute to regular assessments of the regional, sub-regional and country strategic plans and implementation plans and identify lessons learned and areas of emphasis to underpin consistently improved programming and future Strategic Plan development.

Representation and Partnership Building

Represent the UN Women in UN system-wide inter-agency tasks forces to contribute to strategic and policy discussion on gender equality, and women empowerment issues;
Represent UN WOMEN at inter-agency, intergovernmental, international, regional and national conferences and meetings and advocate UN WOMEN's policy and initiatives in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment;
Forge strategic partnerships at the county level to promote gender equality and women's advancement through joint projects and interagency efforts;
Maintain active relationship/partnerships with National Government Counterparts, UN System, and agency partners, inter-government and non-governmental organizations, institutes and academia on women's issue to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and share and influence agenda and priority setting;
Forge strategic partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, media and private sector to stimulate action to advance gender equality and women's rights.

Knowledge Management and Reporting

Manage the process of collecting and disseminating lessons learned on gender equality and women's empowerment strategies and contribute to UN Wonen's knowledge management efforts;
Lead and manage the preparation of UN Women country reports as required, ensuring relevancy, quality and appropriateness of content and presentation;
Work with relevant UN Women units to identify and disseminate best programme and management practices;
Lead the development/expansion of knowledge management strategies and methodologies at the country level;
Contribute to the development and maintenance of global, regional and national knowledge networks and practices;
Produce knowledge products to meet UN Women needs and standards of quality.

Impact of Results:
The CPM impact on success of the efforts to formulate and implement the UN Women Programme Strategy at the country level to promote and advance gender equality and women's empowerment issues.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents;
Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen;
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams;
Communicating Information and Ideas:Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Self-management and Emotional intelligence:Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements:Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards;
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.

Functional Competencies:

Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment issues;
Demonstrated People Management Skills;
Familiarity with women's rights organizations and networks in the region and globally;
Good knowledge of UN Women and the UN system;
Proven ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Ability to lead strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships and mobilize resources.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences, economics, gender issues, or other development-related fields.

Experience:

A Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience on gender programming issues, including 5 years field experience on gender equality and women's rights issues with an international organization;
Strong familiarity with UN inter-agency cooperation would be an asset.

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from
http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Health Advisor job at Cordaid in South Sudan

In South Sudan Cordaid is looking for a Health Advisor (Rep. notice) Country: South Sudan
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan Vacancy number: 12/11

Introduction Cordaid currently works in Sudan exclusively through local partner organisations. Cordaid’s main programme is conflict transformation, which includes access to health and social protection, economic empowerment, and emergency response/disaster risk reduction. Strategies of intervention include strategic financing, capacity building; linking and learning and lobby. As part of Cordaid’s new strategic plan for 2011-2015, we intend to expand and strengthen our relationships with local partner organisations in both North and South Sudan.
Activities on health and social protection will be in the following thematic areas; women’s health; health system strengthening; social protection systems strengthening.

Position and responsibility The Health Advisor is responsible for advising Cordaid HQ on health related issues (in terms of strategy, content, and policy), providing support in monitoring of running programmes, supporting the capacity building of local partner organizations in these areas, fund raising and liaising with other stakeholders present in South Sudan. The Health Advisor will report to the Cordaid Head of Mission (HoM) in Juba and liaise closely with the relevant Programme Officer of the Health and wellbeing programme at Cordaid HQ in The Hague.

General objective of the posting • Advise Cordaid HQ on health - in terms of strategy, content, and policy - in the framework of conflict transformation; • Support and coordinate capacity development of local partner organizations in the areas of health; • Identify, develop and monitor new health proposals and projects with existing and new partner organizations; • Represent Cordaid, network and lobby on health issues in relevant networks and with relevant stakeholders in collaboration with existing and new partner organisations; • Acquisition of donor funding in collaboration with existing and new partner organisations.

Specific objectives: 1) Capacity Development on health: • Assess the needs, help organize and facilitate training for staff of local partner organizations in the areas of health where appropriate; • Support partners in implementing health programmes; • Improve learning and coordination to strengthen networks, maximize recovery efforts and establish preparedness plans. 2) Identify, Develop and Support Proposals and Projects: • Identify new funding possibilities • Support partners in writing proposals (work plan / budget / logframes) for health efforts; • Support partners and Cordaid HoM/HQ in collecting information and data to formulate proposals for funding; • Responsible for following up the proper and timely preparation of financial and narrative reporting by partners on programmes under implementation towards Cordaid The Hague and towards institutional donors; • Responsible for following up on evaluation and timely audits as foreseen per contract between Cordaid and partners; • Regular visits to project sites to monitor project progress and discuss narrative reports submitted to Cordaid HQ.
3) Networking, Representation and Acquisition: • Keep up to date with the latest developments on policy development around health
• Identify and establish contacts with relevant organizations and stakeholders (including local government, INGO’s and institutional funders) as strategic to Cordaid’s health interventions in South Sudan; • Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities to support program partners; • Organize linking and learning activities between partners where appropriate • Represent Cordaid in health discussions in relevant Caritas, UN and other humanitarian coordination / thematic cluster meetings.

Qualifications • Academic degree in public health, health management or other related field; • At least 5 years proven experience with developing, managing and monitoring health programme and with security management in complex conflict situations; • Experience assessing needs for and/or delivering health training; • Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills; financial management skills are desirable; • Experience of working with internationally-funded programmes, including coordination, reporting and monitoring according to different donor templates; • Experience in working with local NGOs and communities in conflict-affected states in Africa and experience in working with faith-based and church organisations is an asset; • Diplomatic and result-oriented; • Excellent English language writing and communication skills.

Specifics of duty station The Health Advisor will be based in Juba, the state capital of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan town with access to basic medical facilities, local markets and an international airport. He/she will have to travel regularly to the Cordaid focus areas (Western Equatoria, Upper Nile, Northern and Western Bahr El Ghazal) for project monitoring and sometimes to Khartoum for consultation and coordination meetings. The safety and security situation in South Sudan remains volatile but is constantly monitored by Cordaid and appropriate policies are in place. This is a non-accompanied post.

Contract information The contract period is for 6 months initially, with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, comprehensive insurance cover, social security, pension contribution and a holiday allowance.

Further information & how to apply For additional information, please contact Josée van der Beek, HR Officer. Phone: +31 70 3136 300. Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded before 10 September 2011 under reference of the vacancy number. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this position, that applications will be reviewed on a regular basis in the meantime and that given the necessity to fill this position asap, we may offer this post before the closing date. An assessment will be part of the procedure.

Please note that we accept applications through our website only: www.cordaid.nl (>English>Working for Cordaid).

Grants and Information Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Based in Juba, South Sudan

Start date: ASAP

Contract length: 24 months

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced individual to be responsible for coordinating all proposals, donor reporting, and project knowledge management systems within South Sudan Disaster Management Team Programme.

Based in Juba, the role will involve closely working with project staff, advisors and managers in drafting and editing donor proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with various donor regulations, Tearfund policies and government processes. The post holder will facilitate and document project reviews and evaluations, success stories and lead analysis of projects’ experience to derive learning and good practice. This position will also require frequent travel to Programme field sites.

The applicant will have a graduate degree in a related field or qualification in development, journalism, international relations and communications. A proven experience in grant management, proposal development (including logframe and budgets) donor reporting, project cycle management and implementation is essential. An experience of working in South Sudan is desirable.

You will demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, the ability to think creatively in the areas of problem solving and project design, representation abilities, and have experience with donors and multilateral donor mechanisms. The post holder will be a team player who is both adaptable and flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication in English.

The nature of the work will require the successful candidate to apply for a Police / Criminal Records check. We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate a clear and specific desire to work in this country. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Due to the urgent nature of this position this vacancy will close as soon as an appropriate candidate has been appointed.

For further information and to apply visit our website: www.tearfund.org/jobseekers/international

Travel and Events Assistant jobs in Southern Sudan at Management Systems International (MSI)

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan on a project named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with the responsibility of executing functions normally associated with USAID’s Program and Communications offices. As a part of the SUPPORT project, MSI hiring technical and support staff, assisting USAID with logistics, and facilitating VIP visits. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150

Position Summary: The Travel and Events Assistant will be responsible for planning travel, logistics, and conferences in Sudan and at times may be required to travel with delegations. This is a critical position and the person must be extremely organized, adaptable, and professional. The Travel and Events Assistant reports to the Travel and Events Coordinator.

Please note: This is a local position. Only Sudanese nationals are eligible to apply

Responsibilities:
• Plan travel for MSI teams in Sudan, including lodging, ground transportation and flights
• Assist in planning conferences, including preparing checklists, participant lists, nametags, table tents, delivery receipts, etc.;
• Develop relationships with air service providers, travel agents, hotel operators and caterers; obtain quotes for services as required;
• Track conference inventory and be responsible for MSI conference facility functions;
• Track all local hotel reservations, flights, and events;
• Check incoming invoices to ensure accuracy and record against relevant tracker
• Maintain all files related to travel and conferences;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Prior experience arranging travel and logistics in Sudan required;
• High degree of professionalism, adaptability and organization;
• Strong sense of self-direction and the ability to carry out tasks with little oversight;
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn;
• English fluency required and Arabic proficiency strongly preferred;
• Strong IT stills including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required;
• Qualification in a relevant field is required;
• Minimum of three years of experience is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com