South Sudan: Program Manager in Wau, South Sudan

South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, celebrated its independence in 2011. The hope for a peaceful future brought by independence was not to last, however. In December 2013, violent confrontations between the government and opposition forces were already beginning. Since then, 3.6 million South Sudanese people have been forced to flee their homes and villages, almost half of the population does not have enough to eat and ther is a high need in the field of WASH. The risk that infectious diseases, such as cholera, will spread is rising.

Malteser International has been working in what is now South Sudan since 1996 – above all in the health sector. In recent years, the original focus on the care of patients with tuberculosis and sleeping sickness, and the provision of basic medical care has been shifted to include programs in the fields of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Food and Nutrition Security (FNS). Malteser International is not only running transitional development programs but also scaled up an emergency response program since July 2016.

For its work in Wau, South Sudan, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Program Manager

As Project Manager you will be in charge for the management, coordination and smooth implementation of all on-going transitional development and emergency response projects in Wau. You will lead the process of developing and implementing new projects in the sector of WASH and Food Security in emergency response and transitional development contexts. You will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance with Malteser International and donor quality and accountability standards. Furthermore you will be in charge of the security management, networking and the coordination at local level.

Responsibilities:

• Overall coordination and supervision of the projects and the program office in Wau including personnel, fixed assets, financial assets and other resources in accordance with Malteser International procedures and regulations
• Ensure donor reporting, writing project proposals for external donors, conceptualising and developing sectoral and local strategies
• Supervise implementation of all project activities in the location by rolling out appropriate M&E system
• Ensure coordination of different departments within the organisation
• Maintain and adapt if necessary security and safety guidelines and ensure regular review of the location-specific security plan and contribute in updating the country security management plan
• Ensure capacity building of own staff and those of local partner, incl. on-the-job-training of identified key personnel
• Represent the organization towards local authorities, partners and donors in close coordination with the Country Coordinator
• Explore areas of cooperation with INGOs, local NGOs and communities in terms of programme development, expansion and implementation

Qualifications:

• University degree in Development Studies or relevant discipline with relevant practical experiences in emergency relief/rehabilitation
• Minimum 7 years of working experience in planning, implementing and managing humanitarian or development aid projects out of which at least 4 years in large scale program management experience, preferably WASH and FNS projects in emergency contexts
• Strong experience in working with German and international donors (ECHO, BMZ, AA, etc.)
• Proven communication skills including the ability to effectively motivate people and to diplomatically manage the relationship with local partners, different authorities and donors
• Excellent ability to lead a team, work in a team and to mediate
• Experience in working with different cultures and different backgrounds, strong interest in the local setting and the target groups
• Prepared to work and live with limited resources and under difficult circumstances; physical and mental strength
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of German and local Arab is an asset; proficiency in using standard software packages

Conditions:

• Starting date: 15^th August 2017
• Duty Station: Wau, South Sudan
• Duration of contract: 12 months
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house/apartment
• Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at https://goo.gl/rh3k7D

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until July 9^th, 2017.