Danish Refugee CouncilJob: AVR Project Manager
Location: South Sudan
AVR Project Manager - South Sudan
Job from Danish Refugee Council
— Closing date: 15 Dec 2013
AVR Project Manager
Danish Demining Group, South Sudan
Exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation in a key role to help shape the future of armed violence reduction programming in South Sudan.
Background
In South Sudan, the Danish Demining Group (DDG) is merged with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and focuses on human security programming. DDG and DRC have been present in South Sudan since 2006 and currently have operations in six of the ten states. Initially DDG’s focus was on traditional Mine Action activities such as Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Mine Risk Education but, in recent years, DDG has developed an innovative and fast-expanding Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) programme.
DDG’s AVR Programme in South Sudan aims to build stronger legitimate institutions and more robust societies, capable of managing tensions and shocks so that there is a lower likelihood of instability and conflict in the future. To facilitate this, emphasis is placed on delivering integrated projects that span security/safety, governance and socio-economic lines of operation (for delivery through DRC or other partner agencies).
Purpose
The AVR Project Manager has significant management, representation and coordination responsibilities in the field and is expected to contribute to the development and improvement of AVR activities in South Sudan. Based in Yambio, Western Equatoria, with frequent travel to project implementation sites and regular travel to Juba for coordination meetings as required, the incumbent line manages a team of 18 staff (one international, 17 national). The manager is responsible for implementing Community Driven Development & Safety (CDDS) planning and supporting subsequent project delivery.
Management
The incumbent reports directly to the overall AVR Manager for South Sudan.
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder is responsible for all aspects of field implementation of the project in the Western Equatoria region. Specific responsibilities include:
Project implementation:
• Conduct direct supervision of activities, ensuring the agreed methodology and modes of operation are applied; • Conduct field-based monitoring and evaluation; • Manage all aspects of operational planning; • Coordinate CDDS activity with relevant state government counterparts, in particular the State Planning & County Support Office, a sub-office of the national level Local Government Board; • Write and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
External relations:
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant state government authorities and key partners; • Represent DDG with partners, external actors, donors at state level, and ad hoc at Juba level.
Finance & Administration:
• Control project accounts, in compliance with established systems and procedures; • Ensure preparation of monthly payroll, in conjunction with Juba HR;
• Supervise and lead team, ensuring effective performance management; • Participate in recruitment of national and international positions; • Provide hands on training and capacity building for staff.
Logistics & Procurement:
Ensure overall management, control and oversight of fleet, asset and procurement procedures, in compliance with established organisational systems and instructions.
Security:
Ensure minimum operating standards are met and coordinate response in case of specific security incidents.
Requirements / Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a social science (human security, international development, humanitarian assistance, conflict resolution, or similar); • 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 at the international level; • Strong training, mentoring and facilitation skills; • Project cycle management; • Excellent oral and written English; • Demonstrable cultural sensitivity and security awareness; • Ability to live and work effectively in basic conditions for extended periods.
Conditions
Duty station: Yambio, Western Equatoria, South Sudan with regular travel to Juba. Basic accommodation is provided in Western Equatoria. Accommodation on the DRC-DDG compound in Juba is provided during visits to the country office. This is a ‘non-family duty station’ and applicants must be prepared to live and work in an unstable security environment with limited recreational and social facilities.
Contract: 12 months with a possibility for extension, subject to funding and performance. This position is offered with five weeks of annual leave and currently attracts an R&R entitlement, Medical insurance is provided.
Salary: Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is offered at salary level A11. Start date: As soon as possible.
Further information
You are welcome to contact Head of Desk, Maria Kristensen, by email at [email protected] or South Sudan DDG AVR Manager, Mike McKie, at [email protected] for further information on the programme and the position.
Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms Kristensen or Mr McKie, but only submitted via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > AVR Project Manager – South Sudan. Applications sent directly to Ms Kristensen or Mr McKie will not be considered.
For general information about DDG, please consult www.danishdemininggroup.dk.
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
We only accept applications sent via our online application system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > > AVR Project Manager – South Sudan (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens).
Applications will be accepted until 15 December 2013. Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.
Please contact [email protected], if you experience problems with your online application.
How to apply:
Application and CV
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter, in English, explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. |