Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.
Johanniter International Assistance is the department for development co-operation and Emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects world wide. (www.thejohanniter.de)
Job Location: Juba/ Central Equatoria (approximately for the first six months), afterwards possibly based in a field office in Western Equatoria (the exact location will be determined ASAP)
Closing Date: 15 August 2011
Background:
Currently there are no Johanniter structures in South Sudan. Since 2004 Johanniter has been focusing on projects in South Darfur, implementing health activities with a focus on primary health care, emergency rehabilitation and/or construction of PHC structures as well as control of disease outbreaks and health education. In 2005, Johanniter started working in South Sudan in the state of Jonglei but closed its activities in 2008. Having been absent from South Sudan for around 3 years, Johanniter is currently restarting its activities in the health sector in the country. A recently conducted assessment identified the state Western Equatoria as a possible future area of project implementation.
Job Description:
The Country Director will be responsible for the establishment, development and implementation of the Johanniter South Sudan country strategy. He/ she will create all required structures to initiate and promote the program’s implementation in the country. This includes the opening and leadership of offices in Juba and Western Equatoria, whereby the leading responsibility of the Country Office will be shifted from Juba to Western Equatoria after about 6 months, then turning Juba into a liaison office. Supported by a team of expatriates and local staff, the Country Director will be responsible for the acquisition, planning, coordination and monitoring of all project activities in South Sudan.
The Country Director will be • reporting to: Head of Africa Desk in Berlin headquarters • working with: A team of national and expatriate staff (to be recruited)
Job Responsibilities:
•Establish and manage the Johanniter offices in South Sudan •Contribute to the development of the Johanniter strategy for South Sudan •Design, plan and coordinate health projects in the course of humanitarian aid and development cooperation in line with beneficiary needs, national policies as well as Johanniter and donor program objectives and international standards •Supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation (including project administration, procurement, inventory and quality control) of all project activities, ensuring the integration with all relevant clusters and sectors. •Ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc.) •Ensure that the program remains within its original remit, budget and is in line with Johanniter guidelines •Liaise with government authorities, donors, local authorities, UN and other organisations concerning the development and implementation of the program, including legal matters •Represent Johanniter in South Sudan •Supervise expatriate staff, recruit and manage local staff, and coordinate and support field teams •Maintain regular communication with the headquarters in Berlin and within the Country team •Acquire donor funding, provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals (financial and narrative) to HQ, donors and authorities •Carry out needs assessments and support programme evaluations •Work within the local infrastructure to ensure the programme is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local partners •Prioritise and manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team is safe and well informed at all times •Control and monitor finances of the programme, in cooperation with the Administrator prepare amendments and new budgets •Regularly visit project sites if security allows •Compile regular reports, updates and articles for the marketing and fundraising department.
Person Specification: Qualification and Experience:
•3-5 years working experience in humanitarian aid and/or development contexts in a similar leading position •Strong experience in the acquisition of donor funding •Proven experience in project coordination, including financial management •Networking with partners and donor liaison •Experience in HR management •Experience in working with international and local partners and donors, experience with health authorities is an asset •Experience in the humanitarian context of the region is an asset •Background in Health/ Public Health and experience in health program development is an asset •Experience in training program development is an asset
Skills and Requirements: - Leadership and team-building - HR management skills and cultural sensitivity - Strong representation, communication and negotiation skills - Strong analytical skills - Proposal and report writing for humanitarian and development donors - Good understanding of logistical and financial procedures - Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, German and/or Spanish is an asset - Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team - Prepared to travel extensively to program base locations - Multi-tasking - Security management - Stress management - Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools for acute emergencies (e.g. SPHERE Standards)
Terms and Conditions: Start of employment: As soon as possible Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension Remuneration: Salary range according to the ARV-J regulations depending on qualification and experience. Per diem of 26 EUR per day in the field.
Contact Applications for this position, including cover letter (with information regarding your availability), CV of max. 6 pages, copies of job certificates and reference contact details of three former supervisors or employers, should be sent by email to: staff@johanniter.de
Please indicate “Country Director, South Sudan” in the subject line of your email.
Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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