Location: Juba, South Sudan with potential field visits Agreement length: 1 year Contract type: Consultancy agreement with host agency: Tearfund.
The South Sudan NGO Secretariat coordinates the efforts of the NGO Steering Committee as voted representatives of the South Sudan NGO Forum, which currently includes over 130 international member agencies and 80 national member agencies. The NGO Secretariat exists for the purpose of: coordination, information sharing, advocacy, policy/position paper production, government/donor/UN engagement and engagement on other vital issues regarding humanitarian relief, recovery and development.
With substantial proven experience of working with UN, NGOs and/or Donor agencies, the successful post holder would be responsible for facilitating coordination through various NGO and National NGO forum; ensuring effective information sharing and briefing on emerging issues with the NGO Steering Committee, the broader NGO community and external stakeholders; representing and advocating agreed interests of the NGO community in external meetings, in collaboration with and oversight of the Steering Committee. The NGO Secretariat Coordinator is also responsible for the general management of the NGO Secretariat.
Strong leadership and management experience is essential for this post with particular reference to complex emergencies and crisis contexts. In addition the candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the UN, integrated mission and cluster system and have proven skills in the formulation of proposals, budgets and reports.
All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Competitive consultancy remuneration package.
To find out more please view this link http://www.tearfund.org/en/get_involved/jobs/international_vacancies
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