Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Aug 2015
Based: Twic East, Jonglei, South Sudan
To start: 1st September 2015
Contract duration: 12 months
Tearfund has been operational in South Sudan since 1998, working in areas affected by conflict and chronic vulnerability in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Jonglei and Upper Nile states. Tearfund has also worked in South Sudan for over 40 years through local partners and currently works with nine different partners each undertaking a variety of development, humanitarian and advocacy projects to contribute to the recovery and development of local communities.
Tearfund is seeking a senior project manager to lead and manage Tearfund’s operational team in Twic East, South Sudan. The AC is responsible for ensuring that Tearfund’s policies are adhered to by staff and is responsible for representation to local authorities and donors. The AC is a key part of the programme Senior Management Team and contributes to the strategic decision making and shaping the strategy of the programme.
The successful applicant will have had extensive experience working for an NGO and have proven disaster management experience. The applicant should have substantial experience in a senior role with proven ability to manage budgets and projects. Strong people management and security management is essential, as is fluent written and spoken English. Tests will be conducted prior to interview.
The successful applicant will have the ability to manage their own workload, work to strict timeframes and manage and motivate a team. In addition they will possess good cross-cultural skills, strong written and communication skills and be willing to contribute significantly to institutional donor proposals. Experience in Sudan and some knowledge of Arabic is also beneficial but not essential. This role requires living in basic conditions, with infrequent travel to Juba.
All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
How to apply:
http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/area-coordinator-south-sudan-0799/825/description/