Organizational Overview
In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.
Since 1993, Women for Women International has served more than 407,000 women in 8 conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan.
Purpose Women for Women International has an immediate opening for an experienced Social Empowerment Manager (SEM) for our South Sudan Country Program. The position will be located in Yei, South Sudan.
The Social Empowerment Manager (SEM)is responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of the South Sudan country office social empowerment program activities; including identification and assessment of appropriate communities for program implementation, the recruitment and enrollment of program participants, women’s rights and social empowerment training, and sponsorship activities (including direct aid funds and sister letter exchange). The Social Empowerment Manager reports to the Country Director and is a member of the Senior Management Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Management:
· Ensure that community assessment, recruitment and enrolment of women is carried out in accordance with Women for Women International program guidelines and mission.
· Develop and maintain good relationships with local leaders, community groups, partner organizations and program participants.
· Ensure that the social empowerment training and sponsorship activities are effectively and efficiently administered and operate according to established guidelines, including delivery of direct aid funds, coordination of training sessions, and support and guidance to trainers.
· Participate in country office strategy development and operational planning, representing the Social Empowerment department and keeping team members informed of all changes in program strategy, policy, guidelines and expectations.
Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
· In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, oversee the collection of monitoring and evaluation data according to guidelines; coordinate with appropriate staff to provide information on the social empowerment and sponsorship programs for all reports that require it both internally and externally.
· Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data on the social empowerment program to the Women for Women International headquarters office in Washington, DC.
Personnel Management:
· Supervise the Social Empowerment Trainers and the Social Empowerment Officer.
· In accordance with Women for Women International’s performance management framework; execute annual performance objectives, annual performance development plans, annual performance appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings regarding progress throughout the year.
· Ensure effective personnel management of all members of the Social Empowerment department and provide continuous support to line managers.
Budget Management:
· Responsible for the efficient and effective use of the Social Empowerment department budget; ensuring that expenses are reviewed and approved according to the department budget and annual plans.
· Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for the Social Empowerment department.
Skills and Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, Development or relevant field (Bachelor’s degree and substantial relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s degree);
· Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience, of which at least three (3) years at managerial level, and preferably with an International NGO;
· Demonstrable understanding of and experience in gender issues and commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all key areas of responsibility;
· Experience and ability in coaching and motivating staff;
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
· Experience in networking and building relationships across different strata of society;
· Ability and willingness to travel within South Sudan and internationally as required;
· Excellent written and oral communication skills;
· Language fluency in English required (reading, writing and speaking); local language skills highly desireable;
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook);
· Must be a citizen of South Sudan or third country national with valid work permit.
How to apply:
All interested applicants should submit their CV, Cover Letter and three (3) professional references to:http://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us/careers
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Women for Women International provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
