CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Danish Red Cross
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 21 Dec 2014

The Danish Red Cross is seeking an experienced disaster management delegate for the position as DRC Country Coordinator for South Sudan. The Country Coordinator forms part of the East Africa/Horn of Africa team and is overall responsible for developing and implementing DRC’s strategic plan for South Sudan and for the successful management of DRCs programme portfolio as well as the partnership with South Sudan.

The Danish Red Cross supports a number of Red Cross National Societies in the East Africa/Horn of Africa region. The support focuses on emergency support, psycho social support, disaster risk reduction, health, volunteer management and organizational development. We emphasize strengthening of partner organisations, both within organisational development and operational capacity building. We see integrity, transparency, autonomy and sustainable volunteer structures as conditions for building sustainable operational capacity.

DRC has cooperated with the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) since 2005 and is currently expanding its operations in response to the escalating emergency needs. With support from the Danish Government, DRC assists the SSRC to respond to the many humanitarian needs in the country spurred by the conflict situation.

The current programme portfolio includes a disaster management capacity building programme to strengthen the capacity of SSRC to respond to the humanitarian needs in the country, a life-saving disaster response intervention, as well as a psychosocial programme for people affected by the conflict. There is currently one other DRC programme delegate in the country.

Responsibilities
As Country Coordinator, you will ensure that Danish Red Cross’ obligations in South Sudan concerning emergency response programmes and capacity building measures are adhered to and donor reporting (narrative and financial) are properly carried out. In addition, you will ensure that relevant Red Cross and donor guidelines and policies are adhered to. In coordination with SSRC, you will liaise with relevant agencies and donors as well as participate in coordination and information sharing within the Red Cross Movement. Furthermore, you will ensure that programme funds are used and accounted for in accordance with approved activity plans, budgets and provisions.

Expanding the portfolio will also constitute a substantial part of your responsibility. While the DRC Head of Region is overall responsible for all DRC staff in East Africa region, you will be the technical line manager for one other international delegate based in the country. In your capacity as disaster management delegate, you will provide technical assistance, managerial and professional support to your counterparts in SSRC with respect to the preparation, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities.

Experience and qualifications
You have a minimum of 7-years of solid experience in the implementation of disaster management programmes. Experience from the East Africa region and the Red Cross Movement will be an advantage. Experience with DANIDA specific funding, hereunder implementation and reporting procedures is a strong asset.

You have a relevant educational background and we expect that you have good analytical skills and that you can handle stressful situations. You possess excellent communication, coordination as well as networking and facilitation skills. You are self-motivated and due to the emergency situation in the country, you will be ready to hit the ground running. The ability to work in a challenging and stressful and complex conflict environment is essential.

Project cycle and financial management experience as well as project proposal writing is essential and excellent English speaking and writing skills are key requirements. You must be self-supporting in computers and possess a valid international driving license.

Employment Conditions

The starting date is 15 January 2015 or soonest thereafter and the length of the contract is 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Your duty station will be Juba, South Sudan. The position is a non-family duty station. Travelling to the programme areas will take place regularly and will require at least 30% of the contract period. You will report to the DRC’ Head of Region for East Africa region based in Kampala, Uganda. The salary including all allowances and pension will be between DKK 41,500 and 42,500 pending qualifications and experience.

Further information
For more information, please contact Head of Region Jesper Gerner Jensen on tel. +256 772 760 271 or e-mail jgj@rodekors.dk
Deadline for applying is 21 December 2014. Interviews are expected to take place beginning of January in Denmark or via Skype.

Your future work place
The Red Cross is always present. We are the largest humanitarian organisation in the world and for 150 years we have helped alleviate people through loneliness, wars and disasters. All countries have signed an agreement which gives the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement a unique position and mandate to provide aid regardless of nationality, race or political views. We currently count 19 million volunteers in 189 countries. We are part of your local community no matter where you live. When disaster strikes we are there. Join us. Together we can make a world of difference.

How to apply:

Application and CV should be uploaded at Danish Red Cross web page:

http://drk.easycruit.com/intranet/international/vacancy/1307039/68800?iso=dk