Caritas Switzerland Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

Caritas Switzerland Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

Caritas is one of the leading Swiss NGOs with a focus on poverty reduction in Switzerland and abroad. The Section of International Cooperation is focused on alleviating hunger, reducing poverty and providing support for people in need in crisis and disasters.

Caritas Switzerland has been engaged in South Sudan since many years and is currently implementing projects in the fields of WASH and food security.

Caritas Switzerland has a country office in Torit and a field office in Ikwotos (former state of Eastern Equatoria) with around 25 local staff and is implementing activities directly, in cooperation with the local partners and authorities.

Responsibilities:

Acquisition and fundraising on national and international level: identify and pursue funding opportunities and collect information on calls and donor requirements

Maintain good relationships for coordination and networking with other (I)NGOs, UN agencies, embassies, donors, State government

Represent Caritas Switzerland with partners, government agencies and donors
Take part in NGO Forum, donor and cluster meetings in Torit and Juba

Strategic program development
General finance and office management

Support the Head Office with reports and information for project proposals

Assure adherence to administrative regulations

Monitor the project activities as per logframe, with support from external consultants who visit the projects regularly

Monitor the security situation and ensure

compliance with internal security rules

Requirements

Master degree in International Affairs, Social Studies, Environmental Science or in any other relevant field

Min. 5 years relevant work experience in a senior management position, preferably in East Africa (experience and knowledge of South Sudan an asset)

Min. 5 years work experience in international cooperation

Experience in financial management

Networking/lobbying experience with international organizations and/or governmental/nongovernmental institutions with excellent networking and negotiation skills

Familiar with the donor landscape in East Africa and the various donor requirements (ECHO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, etc.)

Experience in acquisition of funds and proposal submission

Experience in managing/implementing donor-funded projects

Good command of English with excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to present Caritas Switzerland and the projects convincingly

Experience in conflict-sensitive project monitoring

Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking and acting, innovativeness

Sensitivity to the cultural context and ability to communicate appropriately with different stakeholders (national staff, local partners, international donors, etc.)

High flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within the country

Sensitivity to security issues and previous working experience in complex security settings and fragile contexts

Ability to work independently and well organised

Resilience and good physical condition

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 16th July, 2019

For more information and job application details, see; Caritas Switzerland Country Director Jobs in South Sudan

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