IsraAID is a non-profit, non-governmental and apolitical humanitarian aid agency dedicated to supporting populations in crisis around the world. Founded in 2001, the organization has responded to crises in 50+ countries. Today, its operations span across 15+ countries and a wide number of different sectors of expertise from both the humanitarian aid and international development arenas.
SUMMARY
The primary function of the Protection Program Director is to provide programmatic and technical oversight to all projects in South Sudan, playing an active role in planning, design, implementation, development, and administration of all programs, supervision and capacity development of staff. The Protection Program Director will be in charge of designing concrete implementation plans with national partners in each location and for monitoring and evaluating different activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management in close coordination with CD
• Ensure that all programs, projects and activities are designed and implemented according to IsraAID’s and international guidelines and standards, that all programs, projects and activities have clear and realistic objectives, and that planning and implementation is conducted in accordance with core ethics of intervention.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each program for effective and ethical implementation.
• Ensure a proper risk assessment and mitigation strategy is developed for each program, project and activity and constantly monitored.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of all reports according to internal and donor requirements, ensuring strict compliance with donor contract requirements/reporting deadlines. Professional Technical Support to Staff and National Partners
• Lead the development of Standard operating procedures, guidelines and all technical documents setting Protection standards (GBV & CP).
• Provide on-going technical support and oversight to all senior program staff and national partners in Child Protection, GBV, Resilience-based approach, PSS, Community-Based Prevention and Response, Accountability for Affected Populations and other topics.
• Determine training needs for program staff and facilitate the participation of staff in necessary trainings in order to build capacity and increase job responsibilities.
Strategic Planning
• Ensure effective implementation of the yearly strategic planning for the programs department, conduct ongoing strategic protection analysis and lessons.
• Lead the technical development of concept notes, project proposals, budgets, donor reports, and communication materials to expand the program portfolio of the mission.
• Accompany IsraAID’s national partners in the design and implementation of a coherent and realistic Protection Response Strategy in the areas of operation, taking into account the needs on the ground, IsraAID’s mandate and capacity as well as donors’ requirements, working closely with the Capacity Building & Partnership Development Director.
• Monitor humanitarian crisis in South Sudan in collaboration with the Program team, performing field assessments when necessary, and advise CD of response options.
Administrative and financial management
• Ensure all budgeting, procurement and administrative requirements related to the programs are met in a timely and effective fashion. Representation & Coordination with external partners
• Ensure projects are implemented in constant coordination with national and international partners.
• Attend coordination meetings, sector working group meetings relevant to country programs, and meetings with partners. Working Relationship and Staff Management
• Reporting to IsraAID’s Country Director on a weekly basis on data, activities, achievements, challenges and recommendations for program improvement.
• Manage programmatic staffing and oversee the work of program staff.
• Ensure the gradual and effective capacity development in program implementation of all programmatic staff in close coordination with the Capacity Building & Partnership Director.
• Ensure that all staff respect security requirements related to each program, project and activity. Compliance & Ethics
• Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout IsraAID. Maintain a clear understanding donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conduct work with the highest level of integrity. Communicate these values to staff and to partners and require them to adhere to these values.
• Understanding of and commitment to the following principles: cultural sensitivity, local ownership, sustainability, inclusiveness, local partnership, non-discrimination, do-no-harm, and apolitical approach; codes of conduct against sexual exploitation and abuse; and against child exploitation and modern slavery.
• Commitment to abide by IsraAID’s and UN’s codes of conducts and principles.
• Commitment to abide by IsraAID’s security policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
• M.A level of academic background in psychology, social work or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working, including proven experience in protection program implementation, design, management and evaluation in humanitarian settings.
• An excellent understanding of and practical experience with program design, program management cycle, M&E, budget management and ethics in programming.
• Knowledge and experience of emergency context, especially protection response in emergency settings; strong familiarity with the IASC guidelines for interventions in humanitarian settings.
• Experience in directly managing and supervising a diverse and multinational staff.
• Significant experience with institutional donors, including UN donors; familiarity with international coordination structures.
• Excellent report writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgement and flexibility in a very challenging environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• Highly reliable, able to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to abide by all IsraAID South Sudan security and policy guidelines.
Desired Skills:
• Solid understanding of the political context in South Sudan, including security and economic situation.
• Excellent cross-cultural awareness.
CONDITIONS
- Based in Juba with frequent travel
- Living accommodations, food, transportation is paid in South Sudan
More Information
- Job City Juba
