Imatong Employment Solutions (IES) is working with the Netherlands Embassy in Juba to recruit for the following national position:
Basic information:
Senior Policy Officer
Netherlands Embassy in Juba
Job Level: 09
General characteristics:
The Senior Policy officer is primarily responsible for policy and advice on the political developments and rule of law sector in South Sudan and manages several important projects in these fields for the Embassy
The senior policy officer is accountable to the First Secretary Political Affairs and Rue of Law for policy proposals, recommendations and the progress of projects.
The senior policy officer works independently within the general policy guidelines and areas of political importance to the Netherlands government
The senior policy officer takes decisions about further elaboration of policy guidelines and the content of recommendations
Description of duties:
Monitoring, analyzing and advising on the political and rule of law situation in South Sudan including emerging issues of interest to the Netherlands;
Policy formulation on political, human rights and rule of law issues, requiring independent interpretation and analysis of collected data, participation in meetings and preparation of well analyzed reports;
Advising management on new policies or ways of implementing policies in the sector including making recommendations on possible policy options and action;
Reporting on policy issues regarding political governance and rule of law, including developments relating to civic space;
Oversee and effectively manage several projects in the field of political governance and rule of law, with advise and feedback to management on progress made;
Advise partners on regulations regarding Dutch funded projects, provide guidance and establish effective linkage between partners and the Embassy;
Maintaining collaborative engagement and representing the Embassy in relevant meetings, with feedback to management;
Prepare the annual results report with the development cooperation team
Contribute to the development of internal Embassy policy and strategy documents.
Result areas:
Independent and proactive reporting on political, human rights and rule of law issues in portfolio, including special focus on civic space
Timely, relevant and short reports and briefing notes on political and rule of law developments
Timely, relevant and concise advise to management on policy issues within the portfolio
Representation of Dutch position in relevant meetings and Donor Groups
Well managed projects in line with Ministry regulations, with concise advise to management
Working environment:
The Netherlands Embassy in South Sudan is preparing its Multi Annual Strategic Country Plan for the period 2019 - 2022 focusing on the key areas of humanitarian aid, human rights, security and rule of law, water and food security and gender.
Information about the team:
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Juba employs 17 persons, half of them are on a local contract and the other half are expatriate staff.
The policy officer is working as part of the political, security, and rule of law cluster, consisting of three persons. Development Cooperation is led by the Head of Development Cooperation. The Ambassador has overall responsibility in all affairs of the Embassy.
Job requirements:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Minimum 10 years working experience related to promotion of good governance, democracy, rule of law and human rights.
Good understanding of development issues and international development cooperation.
Knowledge on governance issues in South Sudan and the region, with a focus on rule of law, civic space and political governance; and their South Sudanese policy context
Vast experience in program management including assessment of projects
Excellent command of spoken and written English
Results orientation and ability to work in a team
Flexibility and ability to plan and organize one’s work effectively
Integrity
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Strong networking skills, with an extensive network in the civil society, justice sector and the Government
Knowledge or interest in the Netherlands
Short description of employee:
The senior policy officer has strong analytical skills combined with a flexible and operational approach to take on the range in tasks of the Political cluster of the embassy. He/she has a strong network that can be used if necessary, is proactive and takes initiative. In the absence of the First Secretary Political Affairs/Rule of Law, the Senior policy officer will take primary responsibility for the tasks of the first secretary in the field of governance, including input for political.
Knowledge and Skills:
Skill in drawing up policy recommendations
Skill in setting up and supervising studies
Good interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people of all levels
Knowledge of political and social developments concerning the specialist area
Knowledge of policy research methods and techniques
Teamwork
Contacts:
- With embassy policy staff and administrative staff as well as with the deputy Head of Mission and Ambassador.
- With CSOs, GoSS agencies and independent constitutional organisations
- With HQ contacts
- With government officials, civil society representatives etc.
- With other relevant missions, donors, UN-organisations, (I)NGO’s etc
Programme description:
The Embassy program is based on the Multiannual Strategic Country Plan. The Embassy is mainly working with civil society organizations, (I)NGOs and local organizations.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a detailed CV as well as an application letter with an explanation as to why you would be the best candidate for the position and why you would like to work with the Dutch Embassy in Juba.
Please ensure you include contact details for three references; one of these should be your current employer.
Imatong Employment Solutions (www.imatongemploy.com) is recruiting for this position on behalf of the Dutch Embassy. Applications must be submitted by 21 October 2018 by email to [email protected] Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email title: Policy Officer Political - Dutch Embassy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, by e-mail or by phone.
This position is open to all South Sudanese nationals.