INTERSOS Head of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
INTERSOS Head of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.
The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:
Communication and Representation
Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors
Planning and Implementation
Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures
Information and Reporting
Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention
Finance
Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts
Human Resources
Coordinate, guide and supervise the
mission staff, and evaluate their performance
To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings
Security
Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security
Required Profile
Education
University Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related field.
Professional Experience
At least 5 years of professional work experience as Head of Mission or other management/ coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
Proven experience in management of UN and ECHO funds.
Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership
Professional Requirements
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and writing)
Languages
Proficient knowledge of English/ French is required
Personal Requirements
Proactive attitude
Ability to work in insecure and remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 21st March 2019
For further information and to apply, follow the link below: https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5a1...
In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-292 – Head of Mission".
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
For more information and job application details, see; INTERSOS Head of Mission Jobs in South Sudan
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