CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Country: Sudan
Closing date: 10 Sep 2014

With Plan International serving as lead organisation, Plan Sudan are currently recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a £12 million, five year WASH programme in Kassala, Gedaref and the Red Sea States.

Primary responsibilities include providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the programme, assuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and ensuring programme performance. The COP bears ultimate responsibility for the achievement of programme requirements and adherence to donor regulations, serving as the key liaison with the donor and all other implementing partners and government counterparts involved with the programme.

You will have a thorough, current, understanding of global developments on WASH with significant senior management experience leading, managing and implementing development projects in community based WASH or broader community development programmes. A proven leader you will be able to demonstrate experience interacting with a wide range of diverse partners in the implementation and management of large grant programmes (preferably DFID). Previous work experience in Sudan is strongly desirable as is a demonstrable knowledge of the country context. You must be fluent in English.

This position is contingent on Donor and Sudanese Government Authority Approval.

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits.

Type of Role:24 month fixed term contract (to be confirmed)

Location: The position will be based at the Country Office in Sudan with frequent travel to the three states implementing the project and other field offices and communities as necessary.

Reports to:The Country Director with a dotted line to the UK National Office

Salary:Competitive package and expatriate benefits available.

Closing Date:8th September 2014

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

If this position sounds of interest, please click on the link below to review detailed personal specifications before submitting your online application: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eb0qca2jb96oxvj/Chief%20of%20Party%20job%20des...