IsraAID Head of Programs Jobs in South Sudan
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Country Director, proactively oversee all projects in country through all components of the project cycle management providing ongoing managerial support to Program manager(s) and project managers;
Ensure that all program, projects and activities have clear and realistic objectives, identifiable direct/indirect beneficiaries, have concrete, realistic and impact-oriented implementation plans;
Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each project for qualitative and ethical implementation of the projects;
Ensure that proper risk assessment and mitigation strategy is developed for each program, project and activity and constantly monitored;
Effectively monitor budget implementation against programmatic/project targets, with support from HQ and Country Director;
Take a lead and in collaboration with all relevant staff, oversee timely reporting for all program/projects according to internal IsraAID and donor requirements, ensuring strict compliance with donor contract requirements and reporting deadlines.
Lead in organizing projects meetings, covering all aspects of project planning and implementation.
Ensure that all programs, projects and activities are designed and implemented according to IsraAID’s and international programmatic protocols, guidelines and standards, and that program planning and implementation are conducted in accordance with core ethics of intervention;
Staff management and Professional Technical Support to Staff
Maintain regular communication with Country Director, other Senior Management Team members and field staff;
Manage and support program teams, directly supervise Technical Coordinators & positions under the supervision of HoP and ensure reporting lines are observed;
Manage staffing for program/project: design staffing plans for each program in coordination with Country Director, initiate relevant recruitments while ensuring adherence to approved budgets;
In collaboration with HQ sector lead and supervise specialized technical staff in South Sudan, support project managers to ensure quality of content development for each project;
Provide on-going technical support, on-the-job training, and oversight to all program staff;
Determine training needs for program staff and facilitate the participation of these staffs in necessary trainings in order to build capacity.
Support Country Director in developing Country Strategic plan(s) and operational plan(s);
Ensure effective implementation of the IsraAID South Sudan strategic year plan;
Under supervision of the Country Director lead the development of concept notes, project proposals, budgets, and communication materials to expand the program portfolio;
Identify and collect best practices to contribute to program experience and design.
Ensure all budgeting, administrative and procurement requirements, related to the programs are met in a timely and effective fashion;
Provide managerial support to Project Managers to ensure the coordination of timely delivery of program supplies and that expenses are within budget;
Ensure finance and procurement procedures are operational, effectively used and followed in all programs;
Constantly coordinate with finance department about budget planning, monitoring and reporting and monitor program spending versus program goals and timeframe.
Coordination with external partners
Ensure that all program decisions are taken in coordination with partners, donors, relevant government structures and community.
Ensure non-duplication of programs with other partners operating in same locations and in similar sectors of activity.
Attend coordination meetings, other relevant meetings with authorities, donors and other stakeholders as required by the Country Director.
Education Qualification and Experience:
Batchelor’s Degree required. Preferred: Master’s Degree or 2 years equivalent work experience in International Development, Protection, Public Health, Project Management, Humanitarian Assistance, Social Science or related field;
Over 5 years of progressively responsible international experience in program management leadership and design with at least two years at senior management level preferably in African countries in conflict or post-conflict settings;
Specific experience in Protection required;
Knowledge of the regional political and social context;
Demonstrated experience and skill in proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Experience in effectively coordinating with National Governments, International and National NGO partners and working with- and coordinating with a variety of donors including UN agencies, preferably including UNICEF and UNHCR;
Excellent English communication including writing, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with proven ability to create and utilize qualitative and quantitative analyses in organizational planning;
Able to consistently meet tight deadlines and work in stressful environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes;
Experience in directly managing and supervising diverse, multinational and multi-cultural teams;
Experience in staff capacity building and ability to motivate staff effectively;
Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IsraAID Head of Programs Jobs in South Sudan
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