Handicap International Head of Mission Job in South Sudan, Juba

Closing Date: Friday, 28 October 211

Employer: Handicap International 

Job: Head of mission

COUNTRY : SUDAN
CITY : Juba

Starting date : As soon as possible

Length of the assignment : 12 months minimum

Closing date for application : open

Advertisement reference : SudanDP1103

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. 

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Since 2006, the context in South Sudan has evolved towards post-emergency and development. In October 2008 the South Sudan programme shifted the Emergency to the Development, including chronic crisis situations. Currently, 2 projects are implemented: A Victim Assistance project in Bor (Jonglei State), funded by ECHO since 2008; and a project on Mainstreaming disability among development processes and support to DPOs, funded by EC – Europe Aid. 

Handicap International is also initiating several exploratory / assessment missions to extend our activities in the field of refugees assistance and Mines – related actions.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Challenges and goals: This position is expected to function in a new country (official independence July 2011) with major challenges in term of development and stability. 

Handicap International is looking for a dynamic and motivated leader, able to manage a team of 5 expatriates and around 40 national staffs. Goal of the post is to develop the actions of Handicap International in South Sudan, in term of volume, quality and visibility within the local and international networks. Under the responsibility of the Eastern and Southern Africa Desk Officer, you will have the responsibility to implement the mandate of HI, including project cycle management, team management, development of new projects, financial supervision and networking, and definition with the support of your desk of the next key strategic orientations of the program,.

Activities: You will: - ensure a proper representation of the organisation in the field, - be responsible for the implementation and development of projects in the country, - ensure smooth running of the programme including effective management of Human Resources, financial resources and communication aspects - Conduct development and implementation of a long term strategy for HI in the country.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory: At last 3 years experience in management position (coordination) Good leadership, strong diplomacy, resistant and ability to work under pressure, Project cycle management, knowledge and initial experience on programming and strategic development HR management skills Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and good negotiation ability. Good analytical skills, basic skills in financial procedures, computer literate. Strong capacity on intercultural relations

Complementary: At least previous experience as programme coordinator in a difficult context or post conflict context. Knowledge of the region and of HI policies and procedures are added advantage. Creativity, adaptability and teamwork skills

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English : fluent spoken and written French language will be an asset

JOB ENVIRONMENT: Most of Southern Sudan is still underdeveloped, with the main infrastructures slowly being reconstructed. A large part of the population was displaced during the conflict has now come back to their former homes although many chose to stay in the overcrowded urban centres in mushrooming informal settlements. The main religion in South Sudan is Christianity, with a small Muslim minority. The level of education and competencies is very limited. Lack of any domestic production makes the country highly dependent on external supplies of goods and services.

Due to the context, the position is a single one (no couples, no families)

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: salary bracket: 2400 to 2800€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: SudanDP1103 to: HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE by Email : recrut05@handicap-international.org or by our website : www.handicap-international.fr Please do not call

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