Medair Jobs in South Sudan

Medair ERT NFI Manager Vacancies in South Sudan

Member of Medair’s Emergency Response Team, the NFI (Non-Food Items Manager) Manager focus mainly on assisting displaced people in need of NFI’s and emergency shelter.
Manage ERT NFI and emergency shelter assessments, distributions and related processes; while contributing to the overall quality of Medair NFI and emergency shelter programming in South Sudan.

Technical

Identify the NFI needs for affected populations through assessments.

Lead and facilitate appropriate verification and registration processes for affected populations.

Lead and facilitate appropriate distributions to meet identified needs for affected populations.

Coordinate with NFI partners in field locations.
Input into the evolution of Medair and cluster standards for assessment, verification and distribution.

Advise on the suitability of NFI and emergency shelter items used.

External Representation

Represent Medair to local and state levels authorities and to partner agencies in field sites.
Staff Management

Act as team leader on a site when requested – with authority over Medair staff in the field sites.

Act as team leader for inter-agency teams on site when requested.

Quality Management

Help in the management of finances, logistics and in the coordination with local leaders.

Ensure assessments, registration and distribution processes are done in line with cluster standards.

Logistics and security

Responsible for logistics arrangements (staff /

cargo movements) related to specific field sites.
Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings.

Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.

Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international programmes and HQ prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree and experience preferably in relevant field.

Construction, engineering, or architecture background.
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

Experience working with staff from different cultures.

Previous emergency response, NFI or shelter experience.

Good communicator, able to work well with people from different tribes and cultures.

Flexible and willing to work in often difficult and undeveloped environments, including camping, travel and working in many different sites over the course of the contract.

Able to thrive in isolated settings with sometimes limited social interaction.

Willingness to remain in field for up to 8 weeks at a time.

Camping / outdoors experience.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Medair ERT NFI Manager Vacancies in South Sudan]Closing date: 24 Jul 2017