Position: Program Manager
Location: Maban, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Reports to: South Sudan Country Director.
About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading
global organization and home to teams of humanitarian professionals committed
to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable
populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the
front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and
long-term community development.
Position Summary: The Program Manager, in collaboration
with the Country Director, will oversee the implementation of multiple
donor-funded projects as well as in-country operational and program management
systems. The position is based in Bunj, Mabaan County of Upper Nile State
with regular travel to program sites. Candidate must be able to work in an
austere environment and have the capacity and experience to effectively build
and develop the project team.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work
with the Country Director in the oversight and management of project
implementation, including but not limited to staff recruitment, oversight
for procurement, HR & Administration, logistics planning and ensuring
that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels through vigilant
monitoring of project process and impact indicators
- Strategic
direction and overall supervision and successful implementation of the
programs
- Development
of work plans and budget management according to project outputs and
results
- Manage
multiple teams of expatriate and national staff to complete program goals
on time and on budget
- Monitor
all country programs to evaluate activity progress and determine necessary
actions to improve achievements.
- Provide
program reports that are timely and meet institutional and donor
requirements.
- Facilitate
donor visits to project sites as appropriate.
- Represent
RI at UN cluster meetings as well as other stakeholder meetings in a
variety of sectors at State and Field levels.
- Development
and maintenance of strategic relationships with local partners, local
authorities and in-country donor representatives
- Ensure
sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance
with donor regulations, communications, etc
- Oversee,
build and / or refine effective in-country operational and
management systems and build the capacity of local staff
- Maintenance
of regular and effective communication with field staff and country office
through both verbal and written correspondence
- Frequent
travel to project sites and provide support to team as needed
Qualifications & requirements:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a
demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced
environment.
- University
Degree required, Master’s level preferred in Business Administration,
International Development, Community Development or related discipline
- A
minimum of 5 years project management experience in international
development and / or relief programming
- Strong
management skills, including experience managing a mix of local and
international staff, and experience overseeing project implementation,
administration, finances, human resources, and logistics
- Experience
with U.S. donors strongly desired
- Demonstrated
experience in coalition building/local partnership and relationship
development
- Self-motivated,
able to work effectively in a harsh and unpredictable environment.
- Team
player, committed to motivating and leading staff.
- Knowledge
of, and experience in South Sudan strongly desired
- Excellent
written and spoken English; ability to draft high quality, donor reports
- Able
to work and manage effectively in a hardship post
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover
letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (with
contact information) and your date of availability to Incomplete applications
will not be considered.
