Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.
Johanniter International Assistance is the department for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and Emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects world wide. (www.thejohanniter.org)
Project Description:
Johanniter has been working in South Darfur since 2004, implementing health projects with a focus on primary health care and emergency rehabilitation and/or construction of PHC structures as well as control of disease outbreaks and health education. The country office of Johanniter is located in Nyala, capital of South-Darfur, from where all our activities in Sudan are coordinated. A South Darfur sub-office is located in Ed Al Fursan, from where the projects are implemented. A support office supports the activities from Khartoum.
Job Description:
The Country Director will be
reporting to: Head of Africa Desk in Berlin headquarters
working with: Medical coordinator, Administrator/Finance Controller, Logistician, local staff
Job Responsibilities:
Design, plan and coordinate health projects in the context of humanitarian aid and development cooperation in line with beneficiary needs, national policies as well as Johanniter and donor program objectives and international standards Supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation (including project administration, procurement, inventory and quality control) of all project activities, ensuring the integration with all relevant clusters and sectors. Manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required, that maximum preventative measures are taken and that the team is safe and well informed at all times
Contribute to the development of the Johanniter strategy for Sudan Ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc.) Ensure that the programs remain within the original remit, budget and are in line with Johanniter guidelines Liaise with government authorities, donors, local authorities, UN and other organisations concerning the development and implementation of the program, including legal matters Represent Johanniter International Assistance in Sudan Supervise expatriate staff, recruit and manage local staff, and coordinate and support field teams Maintain regular communication with the headquarters in Berlin and within the Country team Acquire donor funding, provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals (financial and narrative) to HQ, donors and authorities Carry out needs assessments and support programme evaluations Work within the local infrastructure to ensure the programme is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local partners Prioritise and manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team is safe and well informed at all times Control and monitor finances of the programme, in cooperation with the Administrator prepare amendments and new budgets Regularly visit project sites Compile regular reports, updates and articles for the marketing and fundraising department.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification: The Country Director needs to hold a University Degree preferably post graduate degree
Experience:
3-5 years working experience in humanitarian aid and/or development contexts in a similar leading position
Experience in security management in difficult contexts Proven experience in project coordination, including financial management Experience in the acquisition of donor funding Networking with partners and donor liaison Experience in HR management Experience in working with international and local partners and donors, experience with health authorities is an asset Background in Health/ Public Health and experience in health program development is an asset Experience in the humanitarian context of the region is an asset
Skills:
Leadership and team-building HR management skills and cultural sensitivity Strong representation, communication and negotiation skills Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, German and Arabic are an asset Strong analytical skills Proposal and report writing for humanitarian and development donors Good understanding of logistical and financial procedures Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team Prepared to travel to program base locations Multi-tasking Security management Stress management Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools for acute emergencies (e.g. SPHERE Standards)
Terms and Conditions:
Duration: 1 year contract with possible extension Start of contract 15th of October, 2012
Remuneration: Salary range according to the ARV-J regulations + per diem
Applications, including cover letter, CV of max. 6 pages, copies of job certificates, and reference contact details of three former supervisors or employers, should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de . Please indicate “Sudan Country Director” in the subject line of your e-mail. Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified
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