Plan's vision is that of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, out of poverty with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits.
Plan’s Programme in South Sudan was established in 2006, initial focus was on the realisation of children’s rights as part of the post-conflict rebuilding process. The first Country Strategic Plan establishes four programmatic priorities:
· The Right to Education
· The Right to Sustainable Livelihood
· Participation of Children in Child Protection
· Disaster Risk Reduction, Preparedness and Emergency Response
Plan South Sudan has been responding to the current humanitarian crisis since December 2013, supporting IDPs and vulnerable host communities through its integrated interventions in the areas of Food Assistance, Nutrition, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), Education in Emergencies (EiE) and non-food items (NFIs).
We are currently recruiting for a Country Director to act as the sole representative and leader of Plan’s operations in country, who will oversee the development and implementation of strategies at country level in alignment with Plan’s global vision and purpose and with the prevailing context of child rights violations in that country. The Country Director will lead a highly motivated and legally compliant, well-funded programme, ready and able to respond to emergency and development needs of some of the most marginalised children
You will have;
· Proven and extensive senior management experience leading complex development programmes
· Proven and extensive experience of providing leadership through complex change programs.
· Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and effectiveness;
· Knowledge of Sudan; the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty and the situation of youth in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage;
· Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management;
Please click on the following link to review more detailed personal specifications before applying for this role: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7k50plv5wev7lb9/Job%20Description%20-%20Countr...
Type of Role:3 year fixed term contract
Location: Juba with extensive local (40%) and some international travel
Reports to:Regional Director
Salary: $70-75000 plus international benefits. Please note that this is an unaccompanied posting.
Closing Date:15th October 2015
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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