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Under the hierarchical supervision of the Emergency Manager, Field Manager provides overall management to Oxfam operation in the project and fills the role of head of the base; co-ordinating the activities of the projects/programmes and managing all the resources in order to guarantee that the objectives are met in line with the organisation and donor, policies. The Field Manager is part of the overall country management team of Oxfam.
Key Responsibilities
Context
A political crisis within the Government of South Sudan which began on 15th December 2013 has spilled over into armed conflict based on ethnic divisions. The result of this has been significant movement as people have fled their homes within the capital, Juba, and other areas affected by fighting.
Oxfam is already based and working in several existing humanitarian programs in the Country and currently running a humanitarian response emergency to the on-going crisis in Awerial and Jonglei.
Responsibilities of the position
Co-ordinate and ensure the correct implementation and follow-up of the activities of the project.
Manage and supervise all day to day activities and planning for the base including, programs, finance, security, HR and any other related activities.
Monitor at project level the political, economic and social context, the state of security and the effects on the humanitarian situation of the population, ensuring Oxfam security policies.
Co-ordinate and guarantee the correct management of the resources affected by the project like Human Resources and material resources.
Representation, communication and coordination: represent the organisation before the population, the local authorities (civil and military), international bodies and NGOs present in the field ensuring efforts are not duplicated.
Reporting and program development: Participate in all aspects of program design, implementation and Monitoring and evaluation and in some cases lead proposal and report development.
Requirements
At least 2 years’ experience at similar position in the field of humanitarian missions.
Awareness of and commitment to the IO principles.
Experience in program management.
Experience in Human Resources management.
Security management experience.
Food Security or WASH program management experience will be an asset.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work and live in a challenging working and living environment. Be part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team.
Ability to represent the Organisation and negotiate in its name.
IT: user level knowledge, in-depth knowledge of Excel.
Working Conditions
Duration: 6 months
Annual Gross remuneration: 32.829,46 Euros
Medical, life and accident insurance provided.
Holidays: 27 working days per year 2014
Working place: Minkaman, Awerial Region, South Sudan
Starting date: As soon as possible
Non accompanied post.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this post should be sent to the follow address with the subject title: Ref. 42/14-15 Field Manager South Sudan”humanitarianstaff@oxfamintermon.org.
The closing date for applications is the 16th November 2014. Oxfam Intermón reserves the right to change this date if necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Oxfam Intermón is committed to the principle of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.
