1. South Sudan Field Director
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To provide overall field leadership and management of the South Sudan program, ensuring accurate and timely responses in the principle areas of project development and implementation, accounting, human resource management, logistics and communications.
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Reports to: Director of Disaster Response
Contract Length: Ongoing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Bachelors/Master's degree in a related field.
· Prior multi-cultural team leadership experience, independent thinker and self-starter.
· 5 years experience in hardship postings/complex emergencies, with proven leadership experience.
· 2-5 years experience managing award and administration of Federal grants and contracts or comparable experience in law, business or finance.
· Working knowledge of OMB Circulars; Federal Acquisition Regulations; applicable regulations for USAID; and grants and cooperative agreements.
· Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, logistics, and accountability tracking.
· Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks on short deadlines.
· Excellent written and oral English communication skill, and proven ability to write grants.
· Ability to network amongst diverse donors and partners.
· Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
· Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of office products.
· Foreign language ability, Arabic preferred.
For a full job description and to make an application please see www.wr.org/jobs/ and search by location-Sudan.
2. Finance / HR Manager
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To design and manage all accounting systems of the World Relief South Sudan Program ensuring that all financial transactions are fully accounted for. The Finance Manager will carry out his/her responsibilities as part of a multi-sectoral team. This position requires a professional who possesses knowledge of administration, accounting, human resources and finance functions and responsibilities as they specifically relate to the operation of a relief and development program.
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Reports to: WR South Sudan Field Director
Contract Length: Ongoing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a suitable field, Master's degree or recognized professional certification such as CPA, preferred.
· Computer literate, with experience in MS Office package.
· Ability to manage budgets, financial accountability procedures, logistics, and commodity tracking.
· Experience working on HR management issues, administration of collective bargaining issues or Finance Manager in a union environment.
· Prior multi-cultural team leadership experience, independent thinker and self-starter.
· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
· Previous employment with a not for profit organization that receives funding from multiple sources, preferably in an international context.
· Foreign language ability, Arabic preferred.
For a full job description and to make an application please see www.wr.org/jobs/ and search by location-Sudan.
