Program manager Job Vacancy at UN South Sudan

Job Title:Program manager, Juba with frequent travel to the field Closing Date: Thursday, 31 May 2012 Job Title: Program Manager- Unity State Division: International Programs Department Disaster Response Reports To:Country Director Status: Full-Time GENERAL FUNCTION: The Program Manager assists the Country Director in the management of the Unity State South Sudan programs. The Program Manager supervises program sector managers and works closely with all other sectors to improve program quality through improved project management cycle, systems and processes. SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES: Support the Country Director in developing and implementing South Sudan program. Initiate and undertake needs assessments for program expansion as needed. Monitor the inter-related factors affecting the program, such as environmental, economic, social, political and religious issues and provide specific information and analysis to Country Director and sector Managers. With sector managers, write proposals and reports for donors. Represent the Country Director in his/her absence in Bentiu to government authorities, UN, and NGOs and develop and maintain relationships with these bodies. Provide regular feedback to the Country Director regarding liaison and coordination activities. Undertake negotiations to ensure necessary agreements are negotiated with GoS authorities to facilitate any operational activity. Ensure adequate support to the physical, professional and pastoral care of all staff under his/her jurisdiction. With security officer, monitor all security risks to staff and implement such procedures as to minimize risk. With HR officer, interview candidates for local staff positions, and execute hiring, firing and promotion of local staff as necessary. Ensure accurate and timely communication of major developments, needs, security, required reports, and other relevant information pertaining to effective project implementation and grant compliance. Monitor the overall project environment as it relates to changing realities likely to impact program direction and program redesign. Ensure audit recommendations are implemented. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Masters degree in a humanitarian, business administration, social science, development or other relevant field. Demonstrated working experience of at least five years in program management including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in Livelihood Security, Health, Nutrition, WATSAN, refugee/IDP, and humanitarian relief Good understanding of links between emergency and development programs. Experience in hardship postings/complex emergencies, with proven leadership experience; Able to work in a fluid and insecure area; Maturity and ability to adjust to harsh living conditions. Strong community capacity building and facilitation skills Strong planning and organizational skills; Good ability in project planning and design. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Good working experience in conflict or post conflict or development settings preferably in Africa. Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, logistics, and commodity tracking. Demonstrable capacity to function well in a team setting and contribute effectively to team efforts Prior multi-cultural team leadership experience, independent thinker and self-starter. Interpersonal and Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience Computer literate, with experience in MS Office package Excellent spoken and written command of English, some knowledge of Arabic is an asset Excellent conceptual, analytical, and writing skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a field based position and will require exposure to high temperatures, bright sun, wind and conditions normally associated with arid environments. The incumbent should expect to spend considerable time traveling by land over rough terrain. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is based in Bentiu, Unity State- South Sudan, but regular visits to Juba should be expected. Operating environment is extremely volatile, with security restrictions in force. Working hours will be structured in light of the prevailing emergency situation being addressed, and may be unsociable at times. How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter on our website http://worldrelief.org/Page.aspx?pid=1718 so that our hiring managers can better review your qualifications