People in Need Head of Mission, South Sudan

People in Need is seeking Head of Mission, South Sudan

People in Need (PIN) is the Czech Republic based NGO working in relief and development sectors. See more at www.peopleineed.cz.

PIN is currently opening its mission in South Sudan, focusing of the relief and grassroots development programs in food security, WASH and education.

Location: South Sudan, Juba
Starting date: September 2012
Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension

Head of Mission, South Sudan

The role of the Head of Mission is to manage and coordinate PIN operations on the country level. He/she supervises international and local staff, represents PIN towards local authorities, international aid agencies, donor institutions, partner organisations and other key contacts in country. In coordination and cooperation with PIN HQ, the Head of Mission ensures the stability, safety and security and further development of PIN country operation.

Main responsibilities:
• Setting up the PIN presence in South Sudan (including registration and logistic arrangements)
• Drafting PIN programatic strategies
• Liasoning with donors and partners, in-country fundraising
• Program development (design, proposal writting)
• On later stages coordination of all mission activities, planning development of the mission, ensuring coherence of its activities with country needs
• supervision of ongoing projects
• management of a local and expatriate staff team
• reporting to donors and HQ

Main requirements:
• strong management skills in the NGO environment
• experience in relief and development programming
• knowledge and understanding of funding structures
• strong writing skills
• mature, reliable personality diplomatic and representation skills
• experience with HR management
• ability to decide and work independently
• ability to organize and plan effectively
• strong motivation and cultural sensitivity
• excellent spoken and written English essential
• previous regional experience preferable

People in Need offers:
• environment of well established and growing organization,
• challenging and creative work,
• opportunity for self-development,
• reasonable remuneration.

Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and cover letter as soon as possible via e-mail to HR manager, Ms. Barbora Jancova: HR@peopleinneed.cz .
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.