Norwegian Refugee Council Country Director Jobs in South Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council Country Director Jobs in South Sudan
The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join the South Sudan country programme in the role of Country Director.
As one of the most exciting, complex and key roles in NRC’s East Africa and Yemen Region, the Country Director will provide overall leadership to the South Sudan country programme.
This is not a traditional operational emergencies role, and will appeal to experienced candidates who want to use their strategic thinking skills to implement their vision for high impacting programming in complex situations.
The position will also have a strong focus on leadership and team development.
Job description
Overall responsibility for all in-country activities, personnel (including staff safety & security) and the Country Management Group (CMG)
Develop and execute the country strategy, ensuring delivery of impact through the evolution of a strategically relevant programme portfolio
Secure funding for the country programme and core costs, and ensure value for money and delivery within budget
Provide leadership and cohesion to large and diverse country team, while establishing a working culture based on NRC core values
Enhance emergency response capacity and cross border programming
Facilitate and negotiate maximum access to hard to reach areas
Ensure learning, training and development of all staff, including a strategy for
national staff development
Ensure adequate country structures and systems
National representation and coordination
Country level advocacy
Qualifications
Minimum First Level University/Bachelors Degree in relevant field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience from working as a Senior Manager/Country Director in humanitarian/recovery context
Proof of ability in defining and delivery programme strategy
Experience of nurturing large and diverse teams
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Success in representing organisations with media, government, donors and representative bodies.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the South Sudan context
Personal qualities
Strategic thinking
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust
Influencing and negotiating
Demonstrated leadership skills that effectively motivate staff and support team building
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and fast changing environment
Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
We offer
Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package
NRC may be required to verify the identify of its partners and check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 18th September, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Country Director Jobs in South Sudan
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