South Sudan: Country Coordinator in South Sudan

Malteser International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for humanitarian aid, works in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political affiliation. Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development. Christian values and the humanitarian principles of impartiality and independence form the basis of its work in the following areas: Relief, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation; Health & Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Resilience.

To support our country office in Juba, South Sudan, Malteser International is looking for an experienced

Country Coordinator

As Country Coordinator, you will represent Malteser International in South Sudan and provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational management in line with Malteser International’s policies, procedures and guidelines. You will work closely together with the Country Management Team ensuring the smooth implementation and development of programs and projects according to set targets and identified needs. In South Sudan, the Malteser International sector portfolio comprises health, WASH as well as food & nutrition security.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee program operations and internal/external reporting, ensuring compliance with Malteser regulations/procedures and donor regulations

• Overall responsible for budget control and donor grant management

• Monitor and evaluate program activities and results, performance, progress and effectiveness

• Contribute to the development of Malteser International´s strategy in South Sudan and in Africa

• Responsible for program development, incl. assessments/fact finding missions, proposal preparation and extension of donor and activity portfolio

• Management and supervision of international and local staff

• Ensure implementation of security guidelines, monitor the overall security situation and adapt program implementation accordingly

• Active networking and representation of Malteser International in South Sudan vis-à-vis national and international institutions, organizations and donors
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  Qualifications:**

• Academic degree in a related field

• Minimum 7 years overseas experience in a senior management position in humanitarian assistance and/or development programs

• Strong international project management skills and experience, including project cycle management, logical framework, monitoring, proposal and report writing

• A sound understanding and experience in budget and finance management, as well as in administration and logistics procedures

• Previous experience in managing multiple international donors’ funding, especially from German Government, EU, UN etc.

• Prior experience in managing health, WASH and/or Food & Nutrition Security programs and community based approaches would be an asset

• Prior work experience in South Sudan would be an asset

• Excellent and proven interpersonal and leadership skills (e.g. communication, leadership, cultural) including the ability to effectively motivate a team and to diplomatically manage the relationship with local partners, different authorities and donors

• Prepared to work and live with limited resources and under difficult circumstances; Physical and mental strength

• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, German would be an asset

  Conditions:

• Starting date: March1^st, 2016

• Intended duty stations: Juba, South Sudan, with frequent travels to the program locations and other areas of South Sudan

• Duration of contract: 12 months (extendable)

• Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house, R&R, one flight home/year

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

Please submit your application (CV, meaningful letter of motivation and references) until January 12^th,2015.

Malteser International
D-51103 Cologne / Germany
www.malteser-international.org