SOUTH SUDAN NGO JOBS PART 3 World Vision South Sudan – Key Staffing Needs JOB from World Vision Closing date: 25 Oct 2014 • • 0 0 googleplus0 0 reddit0 0 This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the worlds most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today. We are recruiting for the following key roles: Finance Director Deadline: 25 Oct 2014 https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/DD8F3EEC8E22558088257D6B0051ED78 The holder will provide overall leadership, oversight and management support for all aspects of financial management in the National Office. This position is part of the Senior Leadership Team of the National Office, with a focus on ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, providing accurate financial data and developing financial strategy that best serves the National Office strategic and program objectives. Responsible for the finance staff capacity building, the development and implementation of good internal controls, compliance at all levels, and utilization and safeguarding of assets according to World Vision approved policies and procedures • Provide strong and positive leadership to the finance department ensuring competent and motivated staff are hired and retained, providing efficient delivery of services. • Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by Senior Management, Operations/Technical staff, Communities, Local Partners and Board. • In collaboration with other National Office Directors, advise the National Director on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with RWG/VIR (Regional Working Group /Virtual Investment Review) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader. • Design and manage systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency. Minimum 2 years experience in finance management position. Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred. Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus. Demonstrate Christ-centered life and work. Understands and is committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values PREFERRED: MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing. ACCA CIMA or CPA. Response Manager Deadline: 25 Oct 2014 https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/A7492A6084CDBB1D88257D6B0051ED5B The holder will provide strategic leadership to the program design, management, implementation and coordination of relief/recovery activities for the World Vision South Sudan programs. • Provide leadership to the HEA team to ensure relief program implementation in a coordinated and effective manner in close coordination with the Regional Director and Regional Leader. • Lead the strategy and planning process of the Cat III response based on the program strategy. • Lead and guide relief program design processes. This process involves maintaining a credible and high quality relief program, and will include needs assessment, project design and plans, proposal writing, with subsequent regular reporting to donors and World Vision Support Offices. • Ensure that all emergency relief responses have clear exit or transition strategies established well in advance of the completion of those responses, and oversee the implementation of those exits or transitions to longer-term development programming. Required: Postgraduate qualification in Humanitarian Emergency Affairs and International Relations, social sciences or a related field. Experience in management and knowledge of accounting methods and procedures. Clear understanding of the functioning of major UN agencies, international donors and governmental agencies in their respective programs, approaches and standards. Ability to relate and represent WV to these major program partners, in a professional manner. Experience in relief and development work using an approach of facilitation and empowering local communities. Ability to work without supervision, and demonstrate initiative and innovation. Proven analytical and problem solving abilities. Requires good interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills in English. Flexible, able to adapt style and management approaches to varied work contexts. Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff. Must be prepared to travel and work in harsh and basic conditions. PREFERRED: At least 5 years field experience in a developing country programming contextpreferably in humanitarian relief and experience working in conflict/war zones with international consortiums. We believe that it is our duty to help every one of our neighbours in their hour of need. And we believe that every child is precious. Please join us in making a difference to the lives of families and children in South Sudan. Contact us as soon as possible. How to apply: For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: wvi.org. Twitter: @worldvisionjobs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. South Sudan - Deputy Head of Mission - Juba JOB from Solidarités International Closing date: 03 Nov 2014 • • 0 1 googleplus0 0 reddit0 0 Posted on: 18/07/2014 Desired start date: ASAP Duration of the mission:6 months Location: Based in Juba MISSION: SI is operating in South Sudan since 2006, and it developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. SI’s South Sudan mission grew very quickly in 2012 and the trend continued in 2013 as a consequence of the emergency interventions launched in response to Sudanese refugees influxes into South Sudan in April and May 2012. 2013 has been an extremely challenging year due to the workload in the 3 bases working on refugees assistance programs, including the opening of a new base where SI was the first NGO settling there. The political and security events that occurred in Juba on Dec 15th, 2013 and what can now be considered as a civil war that started have dramatically changed the situation and downsized the mission. A good summary of the situation is this article:rfi.fr/afrique/20140115-soudan-soudan-sud-mois-conflit-anarch... The mission budget for 2014 is forecasted to be around 6 M€, with 2 operational bases: Malakal (Upper Nile State) and Juba (Central Equatoria State) + the coordination team in capital. The team consists of around 17 expats and 120 national staff. You can find all more information about the Solidarités International (SI) South Sudan’s mission heresolidarites.org/en/nos-missions/soudan-du-sud RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) supports the Head of Mission (HoM) in the definition of the mission’s strategy based on humanitarian context, in the implementation and the follow-up of the programs mission’s strategy. • S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the program part of the mission, monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing in accordance with the SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL charter and complying with internal and contractual procedures. • S/He manages the technical and the EPR coordinators and ensures that the program team in general is properly managed and supported. • S/He organizes donors’ proposals and reports writing with the team. • S/He mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively and supervises the administration of these resources. • S/He is acting as HOM when required by him/her. PROFILE Experience: • Masters’ degree or equivalent in law, political science, international organization management or project management or a relevant field • 5 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in the humanitarian environment, with at least a positive experience in leading teams for at least 2 years. • Proven experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts and insecure environments, with consequent experience in supporting emergency response Skills: • Significant knowledge and experience of grant writing and project management for major institutional donors, including: OFDA/USAID, ECHO, UN Agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.) and pooled funding mechanisms, such as CHF • Proper understanding of NGO and UN coordination issues • Ability, acquired through experience, to professionally and appropriately represent the organization and negotiate and defend SI’s interests • Management abilities, and particularly team management skills and capacities to provide distance technical support • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time • Strong initiatives and improvisation capacities • Good stress management • Commitment to the job and the organization, flexibility and autonomy Language: • Fluent English (written, spoken and read), essential for writing proposals and reports and for external coordination and representation meetings with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors and governmental bodies. • Knowledge of French and Arabic are an asset IT: • Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office Suite. CONDITIONS Salaried post: According to experience from 2100 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 700 USD. Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment. • Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded. • Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs). CONTACT: Corinne LORIN, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer How to apply: CV + Cover Letter https://emea3.recruitmentplatform/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Senior Programme Development Manager JOB from Nonviolent Peaceforce Closing date: 31 Oct 2014 • • 0 0 googleplus0 0 reddit0 0 Download PDF (164.39 KB) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Senior Programme Design and Fundraising Manager Juba, South Sudan Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic international, non-governmental organization which works to reduce violence and protect civilians in situations of violent conflict and its aftermath, mostly through the deployment on the ground of multinational teams of civilians. In South Sudan, NP has 13 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in child protection, gender based violence protection and prevention, displacement (IDPs, refugees and returnees, inter-communal violence reduction and conflict early warning/early response). This young country programme is growing rapidly responding to the dynamic, high needs environment in South Sudan. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic programme designer and fund-raiser to join our South Sudan team. You will pro-actively support the team in defining strategy, designing projects, writing proposals and negotiating with donors. You will work with colleagues and partner organisations to identify concrete, viable, fundable projects, and contribute broadly to organisational growth through cross-regional collaboration and learning. You will also be responsible for liaising with donors and you will supervise the programme officers, the M&E officer and communications officer. The successful candidate combines creativity and innovation with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting programme concepts into feasible proposals that meet donor requirements, and at staying up to date with donor trends, opportunities and special interests. S/he is knowledgeable about protection, conflict reduction and peacebuilding. S/he has excellent writing skills and a flair for grasping key ideas and actions through a combination of desk research and consultation and discussion with colleagues and partners. S/he has also worked in the field thus can draw on personal implementation and monitoring and evaluation experiences in designing new projects. For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website: nonviolentpeaceforce.org How to apply: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 31st October 2014 Send CV, Letter of Motivation and a writing sample to [email protected] ……………………………………………................................................................................... Finance Director, World Vision South Sudan JOB from World Vision Closing date: 25 Oct 2014 • • 0 0 googleplus0 0 reddit0 0 This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the worlds most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today. You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice. The Finance Director, World Vision South Sudan will provide overall leadership, oversight and management support for all aspects of financial management in the National Office. This position is part of the Senior Leadership Team of the National Office, with a focus on ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, providing accurate financial data and developing financial strategy that best serves the National Office strategic and program objectives. Responsible for the finance staff capacity building, the development and implementation of good internal controls, compliance at all levels, and utilisation and safe guarding of assets according to World Vision approved policies and procedures We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership, Capacity Building and Strategic Partnering: • Provide strong and positive leadership to the finance department ensuring competent and motivated staff are hired and retained, providing efficient delivery of services. • Coordinate professional and personal development of finance staff through adequate orientation, on-the-job coaching, identification of learning, training needs and opportunities (e.g. in accounting, SunSystems, grant management, risk management, leadership, etc.); and succession planning. • Model servant leadership • Actively participate in the National Office Senior Management/ Leadership team meetings. • Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings. • Facilitate National Director, Operation and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements. • Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by Senior Management, Operations/Technical staff, Communities, Local Partners and Board. • Develop strong networks internally (other National Offices, Support Offices and partnership entities) and externally (other NGOs, banking entities, communities, etc.) through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship. • Promote shared resource networks within the region, and the partnership. • Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, and covenant of partnership. Stewardship: • Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through: • Providing cost analysis, promoting benchmarks and making recommendations for determining effective resource utilisation at all levels. • Contributing to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services. Financial Planning and Budgeting: • In collaboration with other National Office Directors, advise the National Director on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with RWG/VIR (Regional Working Group /Virtual Investment Review) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader. • Coordinate the planning and budgeting process and provide technical support, to ensure global and regional guidelines are met. • Review alignment of budgets between National Office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and Support Offices. • Control of National Office budget, cash flow and project funding, by providing timely information to budget managers, in collaboration with the Operations Leader. • Contribute to the development of World Vision National Office strategic direction and priorities. Fiscal accounting, compliance, monitoring and reporting: • Design and manage systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations. • Coordinate the submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting to the Partnership and to internal users. • Define and implement efficient and effective internal control systems. • Adhere to partnership policies, procedures and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other documents, including – but not limited to: grant compliance, year-end closing, carryforward, accounting and reporting. • Coordinate the timely and accurate submission of financial reports in Notes FFR (Field Financial Reporting) database. • Review the reconciliation of MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plan for addressing outstanding items. • Provide regular analysis of ADP/Grant financial reports and timely feedback to ADP/Grant managers for decision making. • Ensure National Office Finance staff visit Programs/Projects to monitor accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support as needed. Financial Risk Management and Controls: • Manage appropriate financial systems and controls and ensure they are in place to avoid significant finance audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels. • Coordinate management responses to finance audits performed to the NO and projects are ensure they are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that finance related audit recommendations are implemented timely at all levels. • Coordinate adequate preparation for GC and external audits. Manage Financial Risk: • Implement anti-corruption and fraud strategies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency. • Minimum 2 years experience in finance management position. • Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred. • Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus. • Demonstrates Christ-centered life and work. • Understands and is committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values. Preferred: • MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing. • ACCA, CIMA or CPA. If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan, wed love to hear from you. How to apply: Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 25 Oct 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:wvi.org. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. HR, Finance & Admin Manager - South Sudan JOB from Concern Worldwide Closing date: 29 Oct 2014 • • 4 6 googleplus0 4 reddit0 0 Reference:SOT/HRA/SS Country: South Sudan Job Title: HR, Finance & Admin Manager Contract Grade: A Contract Length: 6 months Date Needed By: ASAP New Post or Replacement: New Accompanied / Unaccompanied:Unaccompanied Exact Job Location:Bentiu, Unity state, with possible travel to other areas in the State Reports To:Area Coordinator in Unity with technical reporting line to CFC based in Juba Liaises With:Emergency Coordinator,CD, ACDP, Logistics, PMs, Juba HR/Admin, Finance Responsible for (staff): The Finance and Admin Manager will directly manage the Finance, HR and Admin staff in Bentiu office in Unity state and support programme coordination. Job Purpose: To support the finance, administration and HR functions and staff in Unity State, which support the emergency response. Human Resource Management • Oversee implementation of HR management system at the field office , ensuring compliance with Concern HR policies, systems and procedures • Lead staff training on relevant Concern HR systems and policies, including Code of Conduct, ensuring all aspects are well understood and observed • Mentoring and training a national HR Officer to enable them to administer and manage the Unity State HR function, with minimal support; • Manage time sheets for office, ensuring timely submission, approval, accuracy, and filing, oversee the employee leave administration, and coordinate with Finance Manager in Juba in the preparation of monthly Payroll • Managing the recruitment process in Unity State including reviewing job advertisements prior to posting, screening CVs, coordinate interview teams, participating in interviewing candidates and ensuring that documentation is collected and recorded/filed • Participation in the ongoing review and development of the Concern South Sudan National Staff HR Manual, and ensuring implementation of appropriate HR procedures and standards; • Managing the Performance Development Review (PDR) process in Unity State; • Ensuring that staff leave is managed, in line with HR standards • Working closely with the Area Coordinator and HR Manager on HR issues, and communicating relevant updates, as required; • Ensuring that all HR issues, contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures conform to South Sudanese labour law; • Providing HR guidance to staff managers in Unity State. Finance and Admin Management • Implementing and monitoring Concern South Sudan’s financial management procedures as well as standardising their use within Unity State, through the training of key staff; • Mentoring and training a national Finance Admin Officer to enable them to administer and manage the Unity State HR function, with minimal support • Overseeing payments, contracts and record keeping of the emergency programme in Unity • Lead staff training on relevant Concern Finance systems and policies, including Code of Conduct, ensuring all aspects are well understood and observed • Preparation & submission of monthly accounts, cash counts, cash-flow projections & cashbook to the Concern South Sudan Head office in Juba • Support the Area Coordinator and Programme Managers in coordination of the budget preparation and review process, in line with finance reporting requirements; • Ensuring that all purchasing activities conform to standard finance procedures, and that clear authorisation limits and procedures are communicated to all staff and adhered to; • Ensuring adequate controls over cash holdings • In collaboration with the Logistics Manager, ensuring that Unity State asset registers are maintained and up to date. Admin Management • Proactively establish, document, maintain and update comprehensive administrative systems in line with Concern’s international policies and procedures and South Sudan’s laws and regulations • Oversee the management of administrative support to the emergency programme including accommodation booking, document management, flight booking and general office management • Ensuring that approved health and safety standards are communicated and adhered to • Ensuring Concern office and accommodation spaces are appropriately equipped and furnished, and contracts managed in a timely manner • Ensure admin stock levels are kept at sufficient levels and re-supply requests made to Logistics in a timely manner Reporting • Preparing monthly activity reports for the Area Coordinator and ACD-Systems; • Ensuring that HR and Finance issues are discussed with the CFC and/or ACD-S, and that relevant info is communicated to head office in a timely manner; • In collaboration with the logistics manager maintain records of Distribution Lists Person Specification Essential: • Degree, preferably in management, HR, business administration or a related discipline. • 3 years’ relevant experience in a similarly diverse position with proven experience of managing multi-faceted teams and admin issues • Computer & IT skills (MS Word, Excel & Power Point) • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent organisation, planning and management skills • Ability to work under pressure and part of a team • Ability to take initiative and work independently • Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity • Ability to work fast, and produce results fast in an environment which is constantly changing • Diplomacy and motivation • Written & spoken English language Desirable: • Overseas experience with a relief or development agency/NGO • Familiarity with Concern HR & Finance policy and procedures • Experience of managing the HR function for a large and varied team • Knowledge of basic finance and book keeping procedures • Willingness to travel in rural areas with poor infrastructure How to apply: All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by the closing. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date. Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office. Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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