Job Title: Regional Program Manager, Malakal-South Sudan Application Deadline Date: 10 Jun 2012
Position Location: Malakal Position Start Date: 01 Jul 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Jun 2013
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Sudan Program/Office Name: South Sudan
City/Province: Malakal Employee Type: Expatriate
Job Grade Level: 13 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Non-family - Staff only
Requisition Num: 2012AFESACE-8UAHKU
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Regional Program Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the field Integrated Ministry in the assigned Region to ensure that they are effective and meet the designated goals and objectives of World Vision, the donors and the target population. Lead the assigned Regional Programme Team in the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of all programming, with emphasis on strategic development, resource acquisition and quality control, as well as staff development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme Management:
Act as a Leader for the Regional Programme Team
Provide administrative management for the implementation of all WV Programs in the assigned Region in accordance with the overall WV South Sudan country strategy, policies, procedures and objectives.
Ensure that all programs are closely integrated and that all programs receive adequate planning, monitoring and are evaluated and LEAP compliant
Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources in the assigned Region.
Where necessary and in conjunction with the Program Development and Management Officer, prepare project proposals and budgets, seeking to diversify funding and other resources.
Assist in the development of strategies for long-term or additional interventions in the assigned Region.
Maintain familiarity with the requirements and compliance procedures of current and new programme donors.
Work closely with the Integrated Ministry Director and Technical Program Director in ensuring the smooth functioning of the assigned Regional programme
Oversee all aspects of day-to-day the assigned Regional Programme implementation, ensuring the achievement of the programme Integrated Ministry goals
With the assistance of Program Development and Management Officer ensure that all donor and Support Office reporting requirements are met
With the assistance of Program Development and Management Officer manage and evaluate Integrated Ministry’s budgets, project funding, expenditures and accomplishment of ministry objectives
Support and supervise the work of County Teams and all Integrated Ministry staff in the assigned Region.
Monitor the progress of projects with Regional Programme Officer, including frequent visits to sub-offices, projects and communities in the assigned Region.
Develop partnership relationships with local organizations and communities to assess the effectiveness of current projects and to identify possibilities for new projects and funding in the assigned Region.
Prepare training materials and conduct training of field office and WV staff in project design, implementation and management and in reporting systems/procedures
Work with the Regional Programme Team to develop annual / quarterly / monthly operating plans and participate in the formulation of management plans and the country strategy for the WV Southern Sudan
Prepare financial status and project progress reports, and other information as required for the donors, the Program Director, Support Offices, and Partnership Office
Co-ordinate on-going monitoring and the evaluation of all project activities in the assigned Region with Regional Programme Officer.
Contribute to the development of a national strategy for the Integrated Ministry, which will be guided by sound relief/ transitional development principles
Ensure that proper accounting systems and practices are in place in the assigned Region so as to facilitate the approval of funding for projects
Assess the effectiveness of current projects and identify possibilities for new projects in the assigned Region
Provide information and participate in the recruitment, selection and development of staff for the assigned Region
Provide mentoring and counselling (psychological support) for staff in the assigned Region with Regional HR & Admin Officer
Any other appropriate tasks required for the support of WV Southern Sudan programme
Liaison:
Act as WVSS official representative in the assigned Region
Engage in networking with the Government Authorities, SSRRC, donors, NGOs and UN agencies
Maintain regular contact with other international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government officials working to serve as a network for obtaining and coordinating information regarding current and future work in the assigned Region
Along with the County Team leaders maintain good working relationships with local authorities and community leaders, without compromising the independence of WVSS and its non-governmental role.
Communication:
Manage public relations for the assigned Regional Office, including arranging schedules for visitors and media groups, transport, lodging, arranging of appointments and orientation to projects
When appropriate, keep the Communications Officer in Juba informed of media opportunities and coordinate
Work with the Program Director in Juba to deliver appropriate communication services to the programme and to ensure adherence to WV Communications standards
Finance:
Work with the Finance Director in Juba to support the assigned Regional Grant/ Finance Officer to deliver appropriate financial services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to WV Finance standards
Human Resources:
Work with the HR & Admin Director in Juba to support the assigned Regional HR & Admin Officer to deliver appropriate HR services to the Regional Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and procedures that follow WV standards using a participative and achievement oriented management style.
Maintain team spirit and ensure welfare of WV staff in the assigned Region.
Consult, listen and use suggestions from team members in decision making.
Set goals for Regional Programme staff and show confidence that they can achieve these goals.
Create a supportive work environment
Be an example of self-managing stress
Acknowledge and appreciate efforts others put in the work
Consider technical/professional inputs from team
Supply Chain and Logistics:
Support the Regional Supply-Chain/ Logistic Officer to deliver appropriate services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to WV procurement and financial control standards.
Information Technology:
Work with the IT Manager in Juba to facilitate appropriate IT services to the Regional Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and procedures that follow WV standards
Security:
Ensure WV staff comply with security protocols and work in as secure environment
Work with the Integrated Ministry Director in the assigned Region to facilitate appropriate security advice and communication services to the Regional Programme team and to ensure adherence to WV security standards
Results Expected:
Effective and co-operative relations with stakeholders (government authorities, UN Agencies, NGOs, and communities)
Effective regional programme management
Growth of the assigned Regional Programme
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Experience with World Vision or a similar large NGOs’ policies and procedures
Experience in management and knowledge of basic accounting methods and procedures
Strong and proven people management skills
Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff team
Good cross-cultural communication skills
An openness to learning about and understanding the culture, political, and social and economic situation of the country
Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Good public relations and public speaking skill
A committed Christian who is willing to accept WV’s Christian ethos as reflected in the core values.
Requires a willingness to spend at least 33% of his/her time in the field visiting projects sometimes under difficult living conditions.
Ability to work and travel extensively in South Sudan and elsewhere to attend various senior management meetings internationally and within the WV Partnership
Master’s Degree qualification in sociology, development studies, Health, Water/ Sanitation or Agriculture, public policy, conflict resolution, or similar fields preferred
Experience in the management of relief and development work
At least 7 years field experience in a developing country
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/DD644CCE1015A4E688257A0F006C1C0D?OpenDocument
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