Head of Mission UMCOR South Sudan

Job Title: Head of Mission, UMCOR South Sudan

Location: Juba, South Sudan

PURPOSE: The Head of Mission (HoM) is to lead and manage all programming, human resources, business development and Mission operations in South Sudan for UMCOR NGO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Head of Mission, (HoM), based in Juba, South Sudan, will be responsible for over-all country office strategy, supervision, programming, program development, and overseeing all aspects of UMCOR’s presence including but not limited to program field offices in Yei and Aweil.. Central to the position will be the establishment, development and maintaining of relationships with key agencies, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN offices, government offices, local partners, other faith-based and United Methodist Church stakeholders.

The HoM will be responsible to ensure that all aspects of UMCOR’s programs in South Sudan are implemented in compliance with grant agreements, budgets and according to schedule. The HoM will develop and manage programs in tandem with staff. As part of program development, the HoM is expected to examine the funding situation in the country and solicit funding for programs. In addition, the position will be responsible for office and management procedures, assessing the security situation, and recruiting/supervising expatriate and national staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Oversee all aspects of UMCOR South Sudan operations, including administration, human resources, security, project management and implementation.

· Coordinate with HQ in the establishment and management of the mission strategy for UMCOR’s work in South Sudan.

· Develop work plans, in conjunction with program staff, for implementation of all programs; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.

· Design, prepare and negotiate project proposals and budgets, while maintaining oversight of the program, budget and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds.

· Ensure compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, procurement and financial management.

· Collaborate with and support UMCOR efforts with other faith-based and United Methodist Church stakeholders in South Sudan.

· Collaborate with the Finance Director in the administration of finance, including budget preparation and submission of financial reports, funds transfers, accounting, and related functions and also prepares and submits required narrative reports to UMCOR HQ, including project development and monthly reports.

· Ensure consistent high quality outputs and comprehensive monitoring, documenting and evaluation of all activities and their impacts.

· Actively coordinate program activities with other humanitarian and government agencies working in the area.

· Continually assess and report to HQ on the security situation and alter operations as appropriate.

· Provide regular situation reports to HQ and timely program reports according to donor and internal UMCOR requirements.

· Monitor developments throughout South Sudan and assess local contextual needs with the view of new program development and expanding programming.

· Must be willing to travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for all programs

· Responsible for field office personnel recruitment, management and staff development.

· Communicate with HQ and HQ Program Unit on all aspects of programming and operations.

· Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in International Relations or related field and at least 5 years experience working with relief/transition/development programs with field experience. Strong working experience in economic development issues/approaches, capacity building, vocational training, community development and related programming. The candidate should have experience with cross-sectoral programming and leadership for managing current, ongoing, new start up operations, programming and human resources. Experience in working with US government, European, bi-lateral, and other donors Experience in working with a faith-based organization is a plus. Prior experience in Africa highly desirable. Strong networking, management and financial skills required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required. Working experience in grants management and program implementation required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UN standards and protocols and procedure. Knowledge of researching and writing proposals and budgets for program development. Knowledge of Institutional Donor (private, US government, EU, UN and multi-lateral donors) policies and procedures related to project management, monitoring and impact evaluation. Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from working with international NGOs and/or UN organizations.

· Must possess strong representation, negotiation and coordination skills, diplomacy and patience.

· Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· A team player with good interpersonal and team building skills

· Ability to work in post conflict environment and remote regions with limited resources.

· Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner.

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our website at
http://jobs-umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1365&mode=view.
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. Applications received by August 24, 2012 will receive immediate review. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.