DanChurchAid Jobs in South Sudan

DanChurchAid Programme Manager Jobs in South Sudan

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a strategic and operationally experienced Programme Manager to head our Humanitarian Mine Action programme in South Sudan in our efforts to secure a safer environment for the population in one of the most deprived and war-affected countries in the world.

You will lead the South Sudan HMA programme under the coordination of the Country Director and assume responsibility for all activities and elements of the HMA programme, including resource mobilisation, communication, finance, administration and logistics support and management of the 5 international and more than 30 national staff. To do this, you must be highly competent, and demonstrate strategic vision and diplomatic conduite.

You can expect:

A two-year contract with the possibility of extension starting 15 March, 2018

A job which will make a difference and improve the lives of people living at risk from conflict, landmines and other explosive remnants of war

Decision making authority within framework and strategy of the country programme

Challenging and varied work tasks

Opportunity to expand the existing programme and spearhead a closer integration with peace and livelihood activities

Competent and helpful colleagues and support from HQ on all aspects of the programme

A supportive and appreciative work place atmosphere

Competitive salary package, comprehensive insurance as per industry standards, one free yearly leave ticket and free housing

Six weeks paid leave per annum plus R&R package

We are

looking for:

A minimum of seven-years previous experience with Humanitarian Mine Action and/or Humanitarian Programming in highly insecure environments;

A minimum of five-years proven experience in results based management and leadership;

A person who is confident in the role as manager, innovative, a good motivator and you work with a hands-on approach;

An outgoing, results-oriented and proactive person, who is accountable and has integrity, and who will ensure that quality systems are developed and applied with particular reference to donor commitments and CHS benchmarks;

A person who at all times maintain a clear overview of budget, spending, and pledged and potential funding;

A person who can build relationsships with humanitarian partners and donors to secure the funding required to reach targets defined in the programme strategy;

A relevant and strong skill-set for ensuring compliance and conformity with humanitarian principles, relevant DCA policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and toolkits;

Strong networking and excellent communication skills;

Extensive knowledge of working with grant management incl. proven proposal and report writing skills and experience in qualitative documentation of results/outcomes;

Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to getting the job done;

You are flexible and able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;

Fluency in written and spoken English;

Previous experience with progamming and management in a highly volatile political and security context.

Closing date:
15 Feb 2018

How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; DanChurchAid Programme Manager Jobs in South Sudan