Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna Jobs in South Sudan

Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarian Head of Mission Careers in South Sudan

Organization background

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in emergencies worldwide. We also run missions in several countries in crisis.
Our interventions – of both humanitarian and development character – have been carried out in 44 countries so far.
We concentrate on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war and/or natural disasters

Duties and responsibilities:

Ensure leadership and representation (1. Lead the country program by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance and resources to enable staff to perform successfully;

Develop and maintain relations with all stakeholders such as donors, local authorities and other INGOs)

Take a primary responsibility for a safety and security management on a Mission (1. Monitor the security situation in the region and take proper decisions according to PAH internal rules;

Oversee the management of all security issues;

Keep security, evacuation and contingency plans up-to-date and

accessible for the Mission staff)

Ensure effective operational management on the Mission (Provide optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the country program;

Coordinate budget monitoring process;

Develop, review and update policies and procedures in order to achieve compliance with donor and PAH requirements)

Provide and develop culture of open and constructive communication in the office

Ensure healthy and empowering job environment;

Maintain open communication with staff members, advisors and colleagues in HQ)

Report to HQ in terms of Mission activities in timely manner

Main requirements:

University degree (esp. in management will be an asset),

Minimum 3 years in INGO management/coordination (including security management in complex security situations, human resource management, understanding of financial accountability procedures),

Experience in Project Cycle Management and strong project management skills,

Experience in representing the organization in front of local authorities as well as international donor agencies,

Strong communication and presentation skills,

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna Head of Mission Careers in South Sudan

Closing date: 03 Jun 2017