World Concern is a
US-based, Christian humanitarian relief and development organization working in
Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Established in 1955,
World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in developing
countries and to address the root causes in each context. World Concern’s
primary strategy is community-based, integrated development.
World Concern is
committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief
and development and maintains rigorous standards of both financial and program
monitoring.
Program assistance is
provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, creed or religion.
Position: South Sudan Country Director
Position: South Sudan Country Director
Location:
Juba,
Sudan
Reports
To: Africa
Area Director
Supervises: All South Sudan
nationals and expatriate staff
Purpose:
Provide strategic
leadership and management to World Concern’s relief and holistic development
work in South Sudan.
Advocate on behalf of
organization’s development goals, building institutional relationships and
promoting cooperative program activities.
Lead the country team
in formulating and executing a country strategy in line with World Concerns
global strategy.
Responsibilities:
1.
Program Development:
- Oversee the
effective implementation of WC’s programs in South Sudan.
- Work with
Program Managers to improve the quality and effectiveness of existing
programs in line with WC vision and mission.
- Develop and
implement a community development strategy in line with WC’s One Village
Transformed model.
- Evaluate
opportunities and make recommendations to the Africa Area Director for new
or enhanced program areas in other regions of South Sudan.
- Ensure effective
monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to align with WC objectives
of shared learning, improved programming, beneficiary sustainability and
spiritual impact.
- Seek, develop,
and evaluate as appropriate strategic networking opportunities for program
expansion/development, and funding opportunities. Where possible,
build relationships with regional representatives of the Integral Alliance
(IA), and the Global Relief Alliance (GRA)
2.
Fund Raising:
- Write clear,
concise proposals with corresponding budgets to increase program funding
base to ensure programs are fully funded.
- Network with and
maintain good working relationships with UN, government agencies,
appropriate church bodies, NGO’s and other actors in South Sudan to ensure
collaboration and acceptance of WC programs.
- Maintain close
relationship with USAID/OFDA to track USG funding priorities: submit high
quality proposals in order to support program continuity.
- Provide
leadership to Program Managers in initiating development activities that
are locally/communally funded and which do not rely exclusively on foreign
support.
3.
Management:
- Responsible for
budgeting, monitoring and controlling program expenses for all South Sudan
programs.
- Manage staff to
ensure reporting to donors and the US head office is timely, accurate and
in compliance with donor requirements
- An active member
of the Africa Leadership Team
- Responsible for
hiring and monitoring performance of WC staff in South Sudan programs.
- Monitor
political and security situations in South Sudan and ensure appropriate
security measures are in place and being followed. Cooperate closely
with the Africa Regional Security Officer to ensure that SOP’s,
Contingency Plans and Security Plans are up to date and relevant.
4.
People Development:
- Ensures that
conflict is resolved in a biblical way with the goal of restoring relationships.
- Provide guidance
on individual staff development.
- Promote an
atmosphere of shared learning.
- Mentoring staff
towards God’s purposes through discovering their gifts and talents and
creating opportunities for their sharpening.
- Commit to pray
for WC project beneficiaries and staff, and foster spiritual growth among
both as appropriate.
Required
Education, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in field relevant to International Relief & Development.
- At least 5 years
field experience working as an expatriate, managing relief and development
programs.
- Over three
years in a lead field management role in development work
- Successful
experience in program design, proposal writing and report writing.
- Demonstrated
ability to grow country profile both in program scope and funding
sources.
- Fluency in
written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added
advantage.
- Spiritually
mature follower of Jesus Christ and committed to World Concern’s values
and mission.
- Ability to use
Microsoft Office programs and experience managing USG grants.
- Proven
experience managing significant multi-sectoral programs in a conflict or
post conflict setting. An ability to manage security and deliver on
program objectives is essential.
- Experience in
transformational approaches to humanitarian and community development
programming.
- Ability to
obtain US visa to attend annual meetings; Preference for Horn of Africa
experience.
Working
Conditions:
- Requires
frequent travel to project locations over long distances on non-existent
or extremely poor roads.
- Limited access
to medical services.
- Periodic
meetings in Nairobi, Kenya and possible travel to US
Position: Somalia / Somaliland Country Director
Location: Nairobi Kenya;
extended periods of time in Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya border areas
Reports
To:
Africa Area Director
Supervises: In-country program
staff
Length
of Contract:
1 year renewable
Primary Functions:
Primary Functions:
Provide strategic
leadership and management to World Concern’s relief and holistic development
work in Somalia & Somaliland.
Advocate on behalf of
organization’s development goals, building institutional relationships and
promoting cooperative program activities.
Lead the country team
in formulating and executing a country strategy in line with World Concerns
global strategy.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Program
Development:
- Oversee the
effective implementation of WC’s programs in Somalia and Somaliland
- Work with
Program Managers to improve the quality and effectiveness of relief &
development programs in line with our vision and mission.
- Evaluate
opportunities and make recommendations to the Leadership Team for new or
enhanced program areas in other regions of Somalia as security improves.
- Ensure effective
monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to align with WC objectives
of shared learning, improved programming, beneficiary sustainability and
spiritual impact.
- Seek, develop,
and evaluate as appropriate strategic networking opportunities for program
expansion/development, and funding opportunities. Where possible,
build relationships with regional representatives of the Integral Alliance
(IA), and the Global Relief Alliance (IA)
Fund
Raising:
- Write clear,
concise proposals with corresponding budgets to increase program funding
base.
- Network with and
maintain good working relationships with UN, government agencies,
appropriate church bodies, NGO’s and other actors in the Horn of Africa to
ensure collaboration and acceptance of WC programs.
- Maintain close
relationship with USAID/OFDA to track USG funding priorities: submit high
quality proposals in order to support program continuity.
- Provide
leadership to Program Managers in initiating development activities that
are locally/communally funded and which do not rely exclusively on foreign
support.
Management:
- Responsible for
budgeting, monitoring and controlling program expenses for all Somalia /
Somaliland programs.
- Manage staff to
ensure reporting to donors and the US head office is timely, accurate and
in compliance with donor requirements
- An active member
of the Africa Leadership Team
- Responsible for
hiring and monitoring performance of WC staff in Somalia/Somaliland
programs.
- Monitor
political and security situations in Somalia and ensure appropriate
security measures are in place and being followed. Cooperate closely
with the Africa Regional Security Officer to ensure that SOP’s,
Contingency Plans and Security Plans are up to date and relevant.
People
Development:
- Ensure that
conflicts are resolved with the goal of restoring relationships.
- Provide guidance
on individual staff development
- Promote an
atmosphere of shared learning
- Mentoring staff
towards God’s purposes through discovering their gifts and talents and
creating opportunities for their sharpening
Required
Education, Skills & Experience:
- Commitment to
World Concern’s values and mission.
- BA degree in
relevant field. (MA preferred)
- Fluent in
English.
- Over 7 years of
experience implementing relief & development programs
- More than 3
years in a lead management role in development work
- Proven grant
writing ability
- Technology-
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Proven
experience managing significant multi-sectoral programs in a conflict
setting. An ability to manage security and deliver on program objectives
is essential.
- Experience in
transformational approaches to humanitarian and community development
programming.
Working
Conditions:
- Requires
frequent travel to areas of significant insecurity such as Mogadishu,
Hargeisa and South Central Somalia. Field travel can involve driving on
bad roads, traveling in small boats or small planes and frequent
encounters with armed militia. Some additional travel to other
regions may be required.
- Nairobi based
however increasing presence required in Somalia/Somaliland. Living
conditions in the field may at times be harsh. Limited access to medical
care in the field.
- May require
working extended hours and on weekends/holidays to meet deadlines.
- Normal office
hours in Nairobi are Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00.
If you think you can
deliver in this role please submit your application online via the World
Concern website at www.worldconcern.org/employment
by 31st July, 2013.
