Women for Women
International provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other
conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty
to stability, self-sufficiency, and active citizenship, thereby
promoting viable civil societies.
Women for Women International seeks a Country Director in South Sudan Program, to be based in Yei.
The Country Director is the official representative and leader of Women for Women International in the country.
The Country Director has
broad responsibilities for shaping the vision and strategy for the
Country Office, providing high level oversight over all areas of program
implementation and operations, conducting fundraising and advocacy,
cultivating strategic partnerships and playing a leadership role in the
local, national, regional and international movements for women’s
advancement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Accountable at the highest level for the action and activities of the Country Office.
- Provide strategic oversight to the design and successful implementation of all programs offered by Women for Women International including sponsorship and direct aid, rights and life skills training, business and vocational skills training and other pilot projects as applicable.
- Responsible for facilitating annual operational planning and budgeting and 3-year strategic planning for the Country Office in collaboration with the local staff and HQ.
- Responsible for the Country Office’s adherence to all policies and procedures established by Women for Women International.
- Ensure that all data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on any aspect of the program is conducted in a timely manner and according to the highest possible standards.
- Ensure effective grant management, budget utilization and fulfillment of annual targets.
- Ensure country office compliance with all organizational policies, procedures and program guidelines.
- Ensure that financial and administrative systems are in place and adhered to, work with senior managers to develop new budgets and monitor existing ones.
- Ensure that systems and processes are in place and adhered to for recruitment, compensation and benefits, labor law & taxation compliance, staff health and safety, staff training and development, employee relations and performance management.
- Ensure that country office staffing is maintained at appropriate level and within budget.
- Responsible for leading the Senior Management Team (SMT) and holding regular SMT meetings.
- Supervise senior managers in line with WfWI’s performance management framework, including the setting of annual performance objectives and development plans, annual performance appraisal and regular meetings regarding progress throughout the year.
- Develop fundraising opportunities and cultivate new donor relationships, lead and represent the organization to external audiences and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with local and international partners, relevant government agencies and community leaders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s level degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in relevant field (or 15+ yrs experience in lieu of advanced degree)
- Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience, of which at least 5 years at senior managerial level (prior experience as Country Director highly desirable)
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage a large, complex, ethnically mixed team of people through a participatory and enabling management style
- Understanding and experience of gender issues in South Sudan and proven commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all key areas of responsibility
- Successful at establishing internal and external relationships, building trust, and inspiring others
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills
- Familiarity with managing budgets, financial reporting, grant writing and reporting
- Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email applications
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required; local language skills an added advantage
- Must be a citizen of South Sudan or third country national with valid work permit.
Application Instructions:
All interested candidates
should submit an updated CV, cover letter and 3 professional references
to the WfWI Career Portal and online application system: https://womenforwomenintlcareers.silkroad.com
under the Current Opportunities tab, by or before January 15, 2013.
Please put “South Sudan Country Director” in the subject line.
Due to the urgency of
this recruitment, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis
and we may offer the positions before the closing date.
Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview.
No telephone inquiries please.