HelpAge International Training & Advocacy Manager, South Sudan

Training and Advocacy Manager, South Sudan £27,814 gross per annum 5 months contract (with possible extension) Unaccompanied post – Rest & Recuperation and Hardship allowance Based in Juba, South Sudan

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With over 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HAI network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge has a secretariat with offices in London and Brussels, six regional centres including the East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre – EWCARDC - to which the South Sudan programme will report. HelpAge has an affiliate organization – the South Sudanese Older People’s Association (SSOPO) who will collaborate in this project and with whom the post holder will be located in Juba.

This is an exciting new opportunity to advocate for older people’s protection needs within humanitarian actors in South Sudan influencing their practice through training and advocacy. This will be achieved by providing technical support through training and advocacy with humanitarian actors in South Sudan to ensure that the specific protection needs and capacities of older people are understood and addressed in their programmes including participation in needs assessments, beneficiary registrations, distributions and access to basic services.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience developing and managing humanitarian programmes at field level in crisis and chronic complex emergencies as well as sound knowledge of humanitarian principles and the international legal framework for protection. You will also have a master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject. The post holder will have substantial experience in training and capacity building with local and international organisations.

Closing Date: 10 November 2012 Start Date: ASAP Due to the urgent nature of this post, candidates may be contacted and interviewed before the closing date of this position.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

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