Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
South Sudan
Sudan
Role and Responsibilities
Manage the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator (PC) also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.
Project Overview
Medair’s project in Renk provides Primary Health Care, access to safe water and sanitation and Health and Hygiene Promotion services to returnees, IDPs and host communities, targeting over 100,000 people.
Medair
Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure.
Workplace
Renk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum contract 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
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Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Manager(s) and in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken.
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Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal.
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Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and reports made to the relevant in-country or HQ managers or to donors.
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Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects both in current sites and in surrounding regions. This may include baseline needs assessments.
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Ensure complete and timely reporting of activities to Medair, donors, line managers and any other relevant bodies
-
Develop, in consultation with the other senior field managers, an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the country context and strategy.
Representation
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Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent Medair at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
Financial Management
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Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant Project Manager(s) and Sector Advisors in accordance with donor guidelines.
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Working with the relevant Project Manager(s), ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, making any budget adjustment recommendations to the Deputy Country Director, Programmes.
Staff Management
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Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc.
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Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff.
Security Management
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Monitor and review the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies.
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Ensure all staff members working for the designated projects and all visitors receive appropriate briefings and on-going training in security-related topics.
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Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports.
Qualifications
Languages
Experience / Competencies
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2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment
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Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes desirable
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Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
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Advanced planning, assessment, analytical skills, leadership and project management skills
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Good report and proposal writing skills; good negotiation skills
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Committed to consultative and servant leadership
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Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted
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Team-player with good inter-personal skills; experience and willingness in training/mentoring staff
-
Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
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Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
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Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
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Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
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Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
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Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
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Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
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Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
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Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
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Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
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A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
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Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
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Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
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Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
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Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
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Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
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Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
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Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
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Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
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Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
Application Process
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
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apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
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apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Project Coordinator - South Sudan
Job posted by: Medair - Switzerland - Fri, 31 Oct 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: South Sudan Sudan
Role and Responsibilities
Manage the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator (PC) also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.
Project Overview
Medair’s project in Renk provides Primary Health Care, access to safe water and sanitation and Health and Hygiene Promotion services to returnees, IDPs and host communities, targeting over 100,000 people.
Medair
Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure.
Workplace
Renk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum contract 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Manager(s) and in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken.
Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal.
Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and reports made to the relevant in-country or HQ managers or to donors.
Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects both in current sites and in surrounding regions. This may include baseline needs assessments.
Ensure complete and timely reporting of activities to Medair, donors, line managers and any other relevant bodies
Develop, in consultation with the other senior field managers, an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the country context and strategy.
Representation
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent Medair at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
Financial Management
Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant Project Manager(s) and Sector Advisors in accordance with donor guidelines.
Working with the relevant Project Manager(s), ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, making any budget adjustment recommendations to the Deputy Country Director, Programmes.
Staff Management
Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc.
Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff.
Security Management
Monitor and review the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies.
Ensure all staff members working for the designated projects and all visitors receive appropriate briefings and on-going training in security-related topics.
Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports.
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration
Security Management / Leadership training desirable
Languages
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment
Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes desirable
Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
Advanced planning, assessment, analytical skills, leadership and project management skills
Good report and proposal writing skills; good negotiation skills
Committed to consultative and servant leadership
Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted
Team-player with good inter-personal skills; experience and willingness in training/mentoring staff
Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
This is a field position based in Renk and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.
Application Process
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.