The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Nyamlel, Northern Bahr el Gazal, South Sudan, with extensive travel to the field offices in the area and regular trips to Juba.
We are looking for a seasoned leader with multi-year global experience in teams and livelihoods-oriented programme management in conflict-affected contexts to provide leadership to the overall implementation of Welthungerhilfe (WHH) South Sudan strategy in the region, ensuring high quality of project implementation and compliance with global and WHH standards and procedures. You will ensure that the necessary resources, including various projects’ funds, are secured and used efficiently and effectively by the respective Heads of Projects. As Area Manager, you will report to the Country Director and work closely with the Head of Programmes and Sectoral Leads, as well as with Head of Finance and Head of Logistics.
In order to support staff during their deployment to South Sudan and ensuring their safety despite the challenging conditions, strict security measures are put in place and regular Rest and Recreation leave is mandatory (8-weeks cycle for the project locations).
Lead to Welthungerhilfe’s strategic orientation in Northern Bahr el Ghazal region
Represent WHH at interagency meetings and stakeholder coordination fora at field level and country level
Ensure consistent and efficient mobilisation of shared resources in the field offices, in coordination with Heads of Projects
Identify potential new areas and opportunities for intervention
Initiate and contribute to the development of new concepts and proposals for the target area
Supervise and coordinate staff, activities and program implementation in coordination with Heads of Projects to ensure alignment with WHH’s program objectives and core humanitarian principles
Ensure that all relevant operational support structures (MEAL, Logistics, Finance Administration, etc.) are in place and implemented up to WHH's standards across all projects in the area
Facilitate monthly cross-functional meetings with the Heads of Projects and the Country Office support team
Foster digitalisation processes in the field offices in line with WHH’s policies
Act as Security Focal Point for WHH in the programme area
Roll out the Code of Conduct in coordination with the Human Resources department
A university or polytechnic degree in Economic Development, Rural Development, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or equivalent qualifications that are commensurate with this position
At least 5 years of project and management experience in carrying out transitional programmes with international aid agencies
A minimum of 3 years experience in a Head of Office/Area Manager position
Global work experience, preferably in a conflict-related context - Working experience in South Sudan would be an asset
Various international donor experience - BMZ donor experience is an asset
Extensive Financial, Human Resources and Administration management experience
Working experience with digital solutions for operational efficiency and database systems would be an advantage
Excellent understanding of humanitarian architecture and coordination systems
Coordination, organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision - even under a high workload
Team-focused approach, with advanced coaching and mentoring skills and capacity building experience
A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
Excellent spoken and written English, Arabic or German language skills would be an asset
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".
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