CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Nov 2014

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The roleThe Fleet manager will ensure safety, security and proper handling of Save the Children's fleet in the best interest of the organization. S/he will manage the South Sudan fleet in accordance with operational needs and in compliance to the required standards and policy/procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Transport or Logistics Management or equivalent education level gained through practical experience and/or job related courses.
• Advanced technical qualifications in automotive engineering required.
• At least 5 years of proven experience working in Transport/Fleet Management.
• Management experience in a highly operational NGO or corporate environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development program.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time
• Excellent computer skills

Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'jfawcett.90441.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Organization: Risk and Strategic Management
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 21 Oct 2014

Security and Transport Officer

The Strengthening Core Economic Governance Institutions II (CORE II) Project for the Republic of South Sudan aims to strengthen functions of selected Government of South Sudan and state-level institutions; prime contractor Deloitte Consulting. Under the program RSM is responsible for providing the following services; Risk management including security reports and intelligence analysis, Operations including logistics and administration management, and Life support including office and camp premises and logistics.

Overview of the Position:

Specifically, the Security and Transport Officer will:

· Provide technical security advice to the Security Supervisor, the Chief of Party and Corporate Security, for existing and potential threats that might arise or received.

· Help with security assessments in the field locations and the establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures.

· Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the in-country security team. Develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities, SPLA, Police, Military Intelligence, Traffic, Prison and Wildlife.

· Monitor status of local investigations involving Deloitte interests.

· Assist staff and visiting advisors of reporting (criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and special coverage) to the local authorities and Deloitte’s management.

· Assist in investigation of security cases, traffic incidents and petty crime.

· Liaise with the contracted guard company and host government office regarding the guard services provided to Deloitte offices and residences of international staff members.

· Help to develop and implement contingency and evacuation planning in the event of any health or security emergency.

· Coordinate and share information with other security managers and form working relationships with other officials.

· Visit sub-offices located in the States periodically to ensure safety and security protocols are adhered.

· Draft security advisories with advice on risk mitigation for issuance by the security team on the general security situation, specific incidents and during periods of heightened threat.

· Maintain and periodically test the staff telephone tree and warden system.

· Help to facilitate security, fire, life safety training and briefings for all staff.

· Help to maintain the travel management system and travel clearance program in coordination with the field’s security department and Home Office security to track the location and contact information for all staff.

· Help to arrange special police / SPLA protective support when needed

· Space management and ensuring the building meets Health and Safety requirements.

· Keep Generators, AC’s, plumbing, wiring and all other electrical systems in good working order to ensure the proper functioning of a building.

· Ensure water tanks are always topped up with water

· Ensure the compound and inside each office is always clean, ensure garbage disposal

· Generator fuel log maintenance

· Periodic inspections of equipment, generator maintenance to ensure that there is constant and reliable flow of power from generator sets (schedule minor and major servicing of generators).

· Oversee fuel logs maintenance, wiring extensions in the field and main offices, AC installations and servicing.

· Maintain relationships with office and accommodation landlords, as well as office building facilities management at other locations

· Oversee maintenance and have a say in all office furniture, equipment and supplies procured for the office and compound

· Manage vendor relationships and coordinate signing PRFs to get things fixed in a timely manner

· Report and management of all vehicle accidents. Notify Supervisor at the earliest opportunity.

· Inform Supervisor of driver issues; including complaints, disciplinary issues, hygiene, accidents and other incidents

· Ensure that vehicles are insured and registered annually

· Review quotes and purchase vehicle spare parts as needed

· Oversee vehicle expenditure tracking database, including vehicle servicing logs

· Maintain fire extinguishers and test on a monthly, quarterly basis

· Ensure office and residence compounds are secure for Deloitte personnel

· Check Fire Extinguishers and First Aid kits

Deliverables and Reporting Requirements

· Prepare Daily Report with situation summary of the country and where Deloitte has a presence in country

· Prepare Weekly Report with situation Summary

· Update incident tracker daily

Requirements for the position:

• Fluency in English

• South Sudanese National

• Able to work daily out of the project office in Juba and willing/able to work in the three Equatoria States of Southern Sudan

• Computer skills in MS Office required, especially Excel.

• 7-10 years’ experience in logistics management preferred

• 5 years’ experience with USAID or other donor-internationally funded programs preferred

How to apply:

Overview of hiring company:

Risk and Strategic Management (RSM) is a business advisory company which supports commercial and government funded clients in identifying and navigating a wide spectrum of business and project, logistics and risks management within Southern Sudan. RSM is working in an existing USAID funded program entitled the Strengthening Core Economic Governance Institutions II (CORE II) Project for the Republic of South Sudan.

How to apply for position:

Interested applicants please send a resume to the RSM operations coordinator William Boehm at

william.boehm@rsmconsulting.us

All applications are due by the close of business on October 21st.
Please no phone calls.