Area Manager

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of persons with disabilities.

JOB CONTEXT:

HI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, implementing emergency and development actions aimed at improving protection, quality of life, and the promotion of rights of vulnerable individuals, including people with disabilities. HIs current portfolio adopts an integrated and multi-sectoral approach which includes interventions centred on MHPSS, Protection, Functional Rehabilitation and livelihoods with disability inclusion a cross-cutting theme across all programmes. In 2021, HI established a base in the greater Unity, which remains among the most conflict and disability affected states of the country. The operational context in South Sudan today is considered largely humanitarian/emergency while phasing in resilience programming. The ongoing peace initiatives if they succeed might result in huge population movements of returnees (both IDPs and refugees) across the country.

HI current programs are funded by FCDO, MOFA Luxembourg, South Sudan humanitarian Fund(SSHF) and Centre de Crisis. As part of its strategy, HI South Sudan is prepositioning to deepen programming in Protection, to expand program interventions in Health (MHPSS, reproduction health and physical rehabilitation) as well as inclusion in humanitarian action, livelihood and to undertake innovative programming in Education in emergency. HI works in close collaboration with the South Sudan Humanitarian Clusters (Health, Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods and Education), UN agencies and Government departments (Health, Agriculture, Education, Gender and Youth, and Relief & Rehabilitation Commission). HI is also an active member of the South Sudan NGO Forum, Health. The mission currently employs 09 international and 70 national staff, working from the coordination office in Juba, field office in Yei, Pibor, Bentiu, Aweil South and a mobile response team covering multiple locations across the country.

To carry its activities in Bentiu area, HI is looking for an Area Manager for 6 months

YOUR MISSION:

Under the management of the Country Director based in Juba, the Area Manager is responsible for the effective management of Humanity & Inclusion Bentiu field office, including project portfolio implementation, partnership management, donor management, administrative management, logistics support, security coordination and representation. In this framework, the main duties will be: –

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordination

The Area Manager ensures a strong line of communications between HI’s Area office and HI capital office in Juba, seeking Juba program direction and input on important programmatic and operational issues in a timely manner.

1. Team management

Responsible for the overall Human Resources management of Bentiu field office team including supporting recruitment, job description definition, individual support, appraisals, supervision, execution of team work plans and schedule, briefings on HI mission, values, policies, training needs, implementation of regulations and objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies), etc.).

1. Programme Development and Implementation

The area manager will provide routine support and guidance to project teams on project cycle management, proposal development and constantly monitors the context to ensure programing is relevant and responsive to priority needs. The Area Manager is responsible in ensuring that all targets are met by staff across all key management areas of operation, programme, administrative, human resource and finance, including correct follow-up of project, administrative, logistics and procurement aspects of the project.

1. Programme Compliance and Safety

The Area Manager provides strong oversight of security management of the HI team and ensures all safety and security measures, including contingency plans and standard operating procedures, are in place and well understood and observed by all staff.

1. Networking, positioning and general representation

The Area Manager is responsible for representing HI externally at the area level, including with local authorities, donors, clusters, technical working groups, with other agencies as well as with beneficiaries.

1. Reporting and Documentation

YOUR PROFILE:

Qualification(s):

• University Degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Development studies, sociology, Logistics and/or Administration

Experience (type and length of experience required)

Required

• At least 4 years of previous work experience in a high management position
• Extensive project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency and/or development programmes
• Familiarity and knowledge of finance, logistics and administration.

Desired

• Previous coordination experience (Field, Project, Admin, Log)
• Experience in promoting community participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation

Competencies :

Required

• Fluent in English
• Team Management
• Excellent team building skills
• Excellent organizational and management skills capacity to achieve tangible results on time
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms

Desired

• Base management skills preferred
• Training capacity & real interest in building staff capacity.
• Knowledge of local language and/or Unity State experience an asset

Personal qualities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 12 months International contract starting from 15th of July 2022

• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI

• Salary from 2800 € gross/month upon experience

• Perdiem: 655 € net/month – paid in the field (Not contractual, can vary)

• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary (Not contractual, can vary)

• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;

• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks

• Position:unaccompanied

• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI