Border Programme Manager , South Sudan

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic international, non-governmental organization which works to reduce violence and protect civilians in situations of violent conflict and its aftermath, mostly through the deployment on the ground of multinational teams of civilians.

In South Sudan, NP has 8 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in child protection, gender based violence protection and prevention, displacement (IDPs, refugees and returnees, inter-communal violence reduction and conflict early warning/early response). This young country programme is growing rapidly responding to the dynamic, high needs environment in South Sudan.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and energetic Programme Manager to lead the implementation of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s Border Programme. You will be someone who draws their motivation from a genuine commitment to civilian protection and violence reduction programming and can draw on that motivation to manage a challenging programme in a complex, logistically and security difficult environment. You are a highly creative problem solver, who will tenaciously find solutions. You are able to build positive relationships with a wide range of actors; you motivate, inspire and nurture the development of your team. You are someone who takes pride in your work and being part of something bigger than yourself. The Nonviolent Peaceforce programme in South Sudan is young and growing – you are someone who wants to contribute to building something.

You are someone who is not deterred by the complexity of conflict; you are able to analyze conflict dynamics; you are motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. You know that great Programme Managers spend at least 50% of their time in the field and are ready to travel between Juba and the field sites where you will be comfortable living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment, in a tented compound environment and can enjoy a simple diet. The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of the protection, prevention and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increase the safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to in civilian protection. S/he knows how to support successful programming with strong operational and administrative functions.

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org

How to apply:

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by May 15th, 2013
Send CV and Letter of Motivation to recruitNPSS@nonviolentpeaceforce.org