AREA MANAGER

Work Location:	South Sudan - Unity
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	up to 50%
Language Requirement:	English
Employee Duration:	Active Full-Time
Type of Post:	Unaccompanied
Funding:	Approved
Application Deadline:
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DESCRIPTION
CARE USA is looking for an Area Manager who will ensure the high quality implementation of the Health and Nutrition Program in Unity State in the most effective manner possible. In particular, to make every effort to ensure that the Program objectives/outputs are achieved according to the work plan, the donor’s requirement and within the contracted project period. S/he will serve as manager of the projects team in one of the locations CARE works in Unity State in order to ensure the overall successful implementation, reporting and management of all projects in that area. Responsibilities and Tasks: Project implementation Financial/Asset Management Contract Management Personnel Management Government Liaison/External Relations Security Management Other duties as required Qualifications (Know-How): Minimum relevant Master’s Degree or graduate with significant relevant experience At least 4 years’ experience in a program management setting, with demonstrated experience in line managing staff Experience in managing a program of similar size/complexity Demonstrated experience in humanitarian programming in conflict environments Strong understanding of humanitarian accountability and M&E Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and program design Demonstrated experience working within insecure environments Public Health qualification Ability to develop and foster external organizational relationships and applied representation skills Team player, who is able to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, in both the program and program support departments Strong advisory skills and proven ability to support field teams to improving the quality of programming Proven budgeting and financial management skills Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace building, governance and civil society Demonstrated ability to advice and coach field staff Ability to work and live under difficult conditions
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