Description
YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
playing a key role in coordinating technical country strategy and support provision of operational management and integration of all technical areas.
Requirements
KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
Coordinate the development and review of Action Against Hunger’s programmatic strategy in South Sudan.
Coordinate the qualitative review of programs with Technical Coordinators to ensure that humanitarian standards are ensured.
Coordinate Proposal Development.
Responsible for leading program reporting.
Ensure Action Against Hunger’s programmatic representation.
Act as interim Country Director in the absence of the Country Director.
Oversee the implementation of grants.
DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?
You’re an experienced humanitarian professional
Advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in development and/or political/humanitarian studies or equivalent.
You have advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, DFID, OFDA, FFP etc).
You have at least 5 years INGO experience preferably with previous experience in nutrition and working in an emergency context.
You are very efficient leading processes
You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
You have experience running nutrition programs in an emergency context.
You are excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
You are self-disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
Your leadership style reinforces trust within your team
• You have management and coordination skills (HR, Finance, Logistics, projects, and stress management)
You are an excellent communicator
You have diplomatic skills and are able to conduct negotiation and mediation.
Preferred:
Experience in running nutrition programmes in an emergency context
Experience working in insecurity environments
Experience with press and donor communications.
Previous experience with Action Against Hunger
Benefits
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: –
Health Insurance
R&R Breaks
Paid annual leave (vacation)
Training opportunities
Child allowance
For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the “Apply” button below to apply for the position. Application deadline is January 1st, 2018.
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