Country Representative Swiss Red Cross Khartoum, Sudan
The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is looking for a
Country Representative
to be based in Khartoum, Sudan, with frequent travel to Sennar State
Roles and responsibilities:
· Professional planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring of running health and water projects in Sennar State/ Sudan
· Management, supervision and technical support of local staff in a cultural differing and sensitive environment
· Monitoring, overseeing and controlling budgets and transparent and accountable finance management
· Managing and administering the office of Swiss Red Cross in the Sudanese Red Crescent Head Quarters in Khartoum
· Capacity building, coordination and networking with the Sudanese Red Crescent and other partner agencies, local authorities and other stakeholders on site
· Progress monitoring, project documentation and regular narrative and financial reporting
· Monitoring and assessing the security and politically highly sensitive conflict situation in Khartoum and the project areas
· Design and development of new projects including drafting of all relevant documents in a participative manner with the partner
· Fund raising and proposal writing for continuation of existing and new projects
· Support to Sudanese Red Crescent and Swiss Red Cross in disaster assessment if required by circumstances.
Requirements:
· Master of Public Health, Management of Health Systems or related technical fields
· Minimum of 5 years international working experience as manager or coordinator for health programms/services with experience in a post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation context
· Demonstrated experience in project and team management, proposal writing and finance management
· Diplomacy, tact, team spirit, leadership qualities and negotiation skills are essential
· Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to adapt to challenging working environments under fragile security conditions
· Very good written and spoken English is essential (working language)
· Familiarity with Red Cross Movement is an asset
· Experience in the region would be an asset.
Conditions: 12 months contract with the option of extension, starting 1st of December 2012 or according to mutual agreement. Adequate salary, social insurances, travel and accommodation expenses provided.
While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you are interested, please address your application with CV and names of three referees (will be contacted only if candidate is shortlisted) until 10th September 2012 to:
Swiss Red Cross, attn. Isabel Bangerter, Rainmattstrasse 10, 3001 Bern, Switzerland or
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