LM
South Sudan Country office is looking for a passionate individual for our program in South Sudan who
has the experience and competencies to work as the Programme Manager, taking the lead in enhancing
quality implementation, documentation, learning to achieve breakthrough solutions, bringing immediate
and lasting change in the lives of the women, men and children we serve.
Programme Manager
South Sudan
• This position is contingent on the candidate’s ability
to secure permission to work in South Sudan.
• Qualified female candidates and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Manage program development and operations
as well as grant development and implementation
at the field office sites;
• Oversee the MEAL System to monitor and
analyze the potential impact or opportunities of
humanitarian need and develop a transition to
recovery and early-stage development;
• Oversee the identification of local partners, community
leaders, and other local stakeholders and
develop collaborative and working relationships
and partnerships.
• Ensures the Program Department maintains
compliance with donor rules, regulations and
reporting guidelines and deadlines;
• Develop grant proposals in line with the country
strategy; and Facilitate reviews and evaluations
to improve the strategies, efficiency, and impact;
• Provide Program’s input to monthly, quarterly,
annual and any other periodic or special reports
as needed by the Government line ministry, LM/
IAS Regional Office, LM Head Office or donor;
• Highly Prefer: Master’s Degree and at least
4-years’ experience at the level of a program
manager responsible for multi-sector integrated
relief and development program is desired;
• Minimum qualification: A Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited university in a relevant field
with six years’ Program Manager or related
senior-level field management experience in a
multi-sector, multi-funded relief and development
programs; including experience with a Contractor
or international NGO;
• Familiarity and experience working with DFID,
SIDA, WFP, FAO, DANIDA, EU, UNICEF, SSHF,
ECHO, USAID, and other donor programs;
• Previous experience living and working in
conflict/transition and/or humanitarian crisis
environments, preferably African or Arabic
speaking country, and proven experience in supervising
complex, high-speed, and challenging
field operations in developing countries;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in
establishing systems and overseeing project
start-up and expansions, manages growth under
limited time constraints while adhering to the
Project Cycle Management;
• Strong skills in managing a diverse team, including
hiring, supervising, and training national
personnel;
• Experience with program development, implementation,
and comprehensive monitoring,
evaluation, accountability, and learning;
• Financial management experience, including
budgeting, financial management (tracking,
reporting, and accounting), and procurement;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory;
knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not
required;
• Experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals
and reports is highly required;
• High proficiency in computer programs such as
Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, and popular online
social media, platforms, and mobile apps.
How to apply
• All applications should be submitted electronically
to Human Resource Officer email: christineanyek@
gmail.com and CC: [email protected]
• Please use reference code ‘Programme Manager
South Sudan’ in the email subject line.
• Please provide the following when applying
for this post: 1) Cover letter explaining your
motivation for seeking this position and your
experience from similar organizations; 2)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of
your qualifications, experience, present position,
current remuneration, contact details and names
of three references.
• Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is
found.
• South Sudan Country Office does not refund
any expenses in connection with interviews.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.