We are looking for our delegation in South Sudan for a
Child Protection Project Manager
Position Start Date: 9th April 2018
Duration: 6 months
Location: Yei, South Sudan
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled
Contractual conditions:
Swiss salaried contract 3’898 CHF (~3’100 €) < > 5’050 CHF (~4’000 €) net /month according to experience x 13 times, Vacancy: 25 days annual leaves local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight. 5 days RnR (can be combined with annual leaves) every 10 consecutive weeks + 500 USD.
Context:
Juba became the world newest national capital on the 9th July 2011, when South Sudan formally declared its independence from the Republic of Sudan. In December 2013 a conflict broke out between the President (Salva Kiir) and former Vice President (Riek Machar). Numerous ceasefires were mediated between the SPLA (Sudan’s People Liberation Army) and SPLA- IO (in opposition) but were subsequently broken.
In August 2015 an Agreement of the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan was signed between the parties in conflict, nevertheless the violence never stopped in the country and the metaphorical road toward real peace still looks very difficult.
In November 2016, following massive displacement of population and start of the conflict in Equatoria, Tdh launched an assessment in Yei to determine the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected population. Tdh has opened a new base in Yei and started activities early 2017 on Food security, WASH and now Child Protection. This project is focusing on PSS, Case management and capacity building.
Main responsibilities:
The Child Protection Project Manager is working under the supervision of the Field Coordinator in Yei and with the support of the child protection specialist in HQ. He/She is in charge of the direct implementation and supervision of the project.
He/she works in complete line with the CP project strategy defined for the intervention.
He/she works in close coordination with the governmental and non-governmental agencies, with the coordination system, to develop, monitor and orientate the CP project.
He/she works with all relevant authorities at district and community level (civil, religious, police, militaries and all other services) for a better implementation, acceptance and ownership in improving the conditions to protect children.
He/she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes and the Tdh Child Protection Policy.
Terre des hommes expects that its contractors’ professional conduct reflect proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Terre des hommes and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.
Function details :
Team Management & Human Resources Management
- Identify, recruit, train and manage programme staff
- Participate in ensuring a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts), support coordination meetings and follow the staff under his/her direct responsibility on a regular basis
- Create conditions for a good flow of operational information (verbal exchanges, e-mails, sitreps, reports, etc.)
- Participate in the delegation coordination meetings
- Develop his/her subordinates’ self-reliance and encourage collaboration
Project Management
- Develop, implement and monitor the Child Protection project, in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budgets.
- Ensure that activities are appropriately monitored and evaluated
- Follow up on the Child Protection situation in South Sudan, particularly in Yei, and activities’ impact and propose adjustments of the project strategy if needed
- Identify logistic and admin support needs related to the CP project and communicate these to the relevant log/admin support person(s).
- Forecast and follow up on expenditures related to the project.
- Participate in budget revision exercises and prepare when relevant timely purchase requests in line with the project needs.
- Prepare timely purchase requests in line with the project needs.
- Support required actions by the administration related to protection team management and supervision.
- Identify logistic and admin support needs related to the project and communicate these to the relevant log/admin support person(s).
Project Strategy, reporting and planning
- Ensure donor and internal reporting
- Feed information to the relevant Tdh colleagues
- Participate in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision
- Participate in CP and PSS assessments in its geographical zone of intervention or outside.
- Participate in the review of the strategy for South Sudan
Coordination and representation
- Work in close collaboration and consultation with available government structures, non-government actors, cluster system
- Coordinate with other departments (programme and support) as necessary
- Increase Tdh visibility in terms of CP and PSS in South Sudan
- Participate in all relevant meetings
Values:
- In his/her professional activities, adhere to the values defined in the strategic plan: commitment, expertise, integrity and self-reliance
- Work in different security and cultural backgrounds and in difficult situations, deal with confrontation due to differences (intercultural)
Abuse Prevention Policy – Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) – Operational Risk Management:
- Undertake to ensure the best possible implementation of the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) and operational risk management in his/her intervention zone and within project teams (in the case of an identified problem, contact the Head of Delegation to report it)
- Assist in the implementation of resources for promoting awareness and supervision necessary for his/her local colleagues to adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) and operational risk management
- Participate in monitoring protection cases, allegations or possible/potential violations of the Child Safeguarding Policy under the supervision of the Head of Delegation.
- In conjunction with the Head of Delegation, analyse the security situation in his/her area and inform line management
- Contribute to updating the security plan on his/her area(s) of intervention
- Check that the members of staff in his area(s) are in fact following safety procedures
Profile :
- Good project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes
- At least 2 years experience in a similar position position in the field and with refugees
- Proven expertise/knowledge/Experience in Protection and PSS
- Good knowledge and experience in logistics, admin and finance
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian response and development work
- Excellent written and spoken English (French is not required)
- Advanced IT skills
- Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills
- Ability to work in an inter cultural environment and in insecure locations
- Flexibility
- Responsive, motivated, good communicator
- Ability to work under pressure
- Office Pack
We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.
Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?
Procedure:
Please postulate on our website: https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1022&idpar…
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: [email protected]
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
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