Localization Manager

  • Contractor
  • South Sudan
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Save the Children profile




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Save the Children

Localization Manager (Only South Sudanese Nationals to apply)

The Localization Manager’s main role will be to work across all departments to lead a localization transformation of the CO’s culture and vision, with a special focus on program conception, design, and implementation. He/she will also encourage partnerships that are equitable and horizontal in nature, in which SCI and local partners contribute with their resources and strengths in a spirit of collaboration to fulfil the immediate and long-term rights of all children in South Sudan. While the key area of focus will initially be on equitable partnerships, the Localization Manager is to support the CO significantly contribute towards localisation on all seven (7) dimensions of localisation as defined by the Start Network.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalence in related field

  • A minimum of six years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector;

  • Expertise in partnerships and localization issues;

  • Experience in developing partnership guidelines, strategies, and partnership frameworks;

  • Excellent analytical and writing skills;

  • Ability to deliver wit hin the set time;

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and liaison skills;

  • Proven ability to negotiate and to troubleshoot relationships with variety of stakeholders;

  • Ability to promote knowledge sharing and networking;

  • Strong ability to draft, edit, and produce results-focused proposals, strategies and work plans meeting international standards;

Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: South Sudan, County office – Juba.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

How to apply

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bS5rdW1ib21id2UuNzgzMzQuMTIxODVAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t


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