Women for Women International provides women survivors of war,
civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from
crisis and poverty to stability, self-sufficiency, and active citizenship,
thereby promoting viable civil societies.
Women for Women International seeks a Country Director in South Sudan Program, to be based in Yei.
The Country Director has broad responsibilities for shaping the
vision and strategy for the Country Office, providing high level oversight over
all areas of program implementation and operations, conducting fundraising and
advocacy, cultivating strategic partnerships and playing a leadership role in
the local, national, regional and international movements for women’s
advancement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Accountable
at the highest level for the action and activities of the Country Office.
- Provide
strategic oversight to the design and successful implementation of all
programs offered by Women for Women International including sponsorship
and direct aid, rights and life skills training, business and vocational
skills training and other pilot projects as applicable.
- Responsible
for facilitating annual operational planning and budgeting and 3-year
strategic planning for the Country Office in collaboration with the local
staff and HQ.
- Responsible
for the Country Office’s adherence to all policies and procedures
established by Women for Women International.
- Ensure
that all data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on any
aspect of the program is conducted in a timely manner and according to the
highest possible standards.
- Ensure
effective grant management, budget utilization and fulfillment of annual
targets.
- Ensure
country office compliance with all organizational policies, procedures and
program guidelines.
- Ensure
that financial and administrative systems are in place and adhered to,
work with senior managers to develop new budgets and monitor existing
ones.
- Ensure
that systems and processes are in place and adhered to for recruitment,
compensation and benefits, labor law & taxation compliance, staff
health and safety, staff training and development, employee relations and
performance management.
- Ensure
that country office staffing is maintained at appropriate level and within
budget.
- Responsible
for leading the Senior Management Team (SMT) and holding regular SMT
meetings.
- Supervise
senior managers in line with WfWI’s performance management framework,
including the setting of annual performance objectives and development
plans, annual performance appraisal and regular meetings regarding
progress throughout the year.
- Develop
fundraising opportunities and cultivate new donor relationships, lead and
represent the organization to external audiences and stakeholders.
- Develop
and maintain working relationships with local and international partners,
relevant government agencies and community leaders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s
level degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in relevant field
(or 15+ yrs experience in lieu of advanced degree)
- Minimum
of 10 years relevant work experience, of which at least 5 years at senior
managerial level (prior experience as Country Director highly desirable)
- Demonstrated
leadership skills and ability to manage a large, complex, ethnically mixed
team of people through a participatory and enabling management style
- Understanding
and experience of gender issues in South Sudan and proven commitment to
addressing gender inequalities in all key areas of responsibility
- Successful
at establishing internal and external relationships, building trust, and
inspiring others
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills
- Familiarity
with managing budgets, financial reporting, grant writing and reporting
- Excellent
administrative, organizational and time management skills, strong
analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong
computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email applications
- Fluency
in written and spoken English is required; local language skills an added
advantage
- Must
be a citizen of South Sudan or third country national with valid work
permit.
Application Instructions:
All interested candidates should submit an updated CV, cover
letter and 3 professional references to the WfWI Career Portal and online
application system:https://womenforwomenintlcareers.silkroad.com under the Current Opportunities tab, by or before January 15,
2013. Please put “South Sudan Country Director” in the subject line.
Due to the urgency of this recruitment, applications will be
shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing
date.
Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview.
No telephone inquiries please.
