JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
World Vision South Sudan is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Zonal Program Manager (Man or Woman) in its Office, based in Warrap Zone, Kuajok.
Purpose of the Position
Zonal Program Manager provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management to the field Integrated Ministry in the assigned Zone to ensure that they are effective and meet the designated goals and objectives of World Vision, the donors and the target population. Lead the assigned Zonal Programme Team in the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of all programming, with emphasis on strategic development, resource acquisition and quality control, as well as staff development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as a Leader for the Zonal Programme Team
Provide administrative management for the implementation of all World Vision South Sudan Programs in the assigned Zone in accordance with the overall World Vision South Sudan country strategy, policies, procedures and objectives;
• Ensure that all programs are closely integrated and that all programs receive adequate planning, monitoring and are evaluated and LEAP compliant;
• Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources in the assigned Region.
Where necessary and in conjunction with the Program Officer, prepare project proposals and budgets, seeking to diversify funding and other resources;
• Assist in the development of strategies for long-term or additional interventions in the assigned Zone.
Maintain familiarity with the requirements and compliance procedures of current and new programme donors.
Work closely with the Program Development & Quality Assurance Director in ensuring the smooth functioning of the assigned Zonal programmes;
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day the assigned Zonal Programme implementation, ensuring the achievement of the programme Integrated Ministry goals
With the assistance of Program Development and Management Officer ensure that all donor and Support Office reporting requirements are met;
• With the assistance of Program Officer manage and evaluate Integrated Ministry’s budgets, project funding, expenditures and accomplishment of ministry objectives
Support and supervise the work of County Teams and all Integrated Ministry staff in the assigned Zone.
Monitor the progress of projects with Zonal Program Officer, including frequent visits to sub-offices, projects and communities in the assigned Zone;
• Develop partnership relationships with local organizations and communities to assess the effectiveness of current projects and to identify possibilities for new projects and funding in the assigned Zone.
Prepare training materials and conduct training of field office and World Vision staff in project design, implementation and management and in reporting systems/procedures
Work with the Zonal Programme Team to develop annual / quarterly / monthly operating plans and participate in the formulation of management plans and the country strategy for the World Vision South Sudan;
• Prepare financial status and project progress reports, and other information as required for the donors, the National Director, Support Offices, and Partnership Office
Co-ordinate on-going monitoring and the evaluation of all project activities in the assigned zone with Zonal Programme Officer.
Contribute to the development of a national strategy for the Integrated Ministry, which will be guided by sound relief/ transitional development principles;
• Assess the effectiveness of current projects and identify possibilities for new projects in the assigned Zone;
Provide information and participate in the recruitment, selection and development of staff for the assigned Zone;
Provide mentoring and counselling (psychological support) for staff in the assigned zone with Zonal People & Culture Coordinator;
Any other appropriate tasks required for the support of World Vision South Sudan programme;
• Act as World Visio South Sudan official representative in the assigned Zone
Engage in networking with the Government Authorities, SSRRC, donors, NGOs and UN agencies
Maintain regular contact with other international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government officials working to serve as a network for obtaining and coordinating information regarding current and future work in the assigned Zone;
Along with the County Team leaders maintain good working relationships with local authorities and community leaders, without compromising the independence of World Vision South Sudan and its non-governmental role;
• Manage public relations for the assigned Zonal Office, including arranging schedules for visitors and media groups, transport, lodging, arranging of appointments and orientation to projects
When appropriate, keep the Communications Manager in Juba informed of media opportunities and coordinate
Work with the National Director in Juba to deliver appropriate communication services to the programme and to ensure adherence to World Vision Communications standards;
• Work with the Finance Director in Juba to support the assigned Zonal Grant/ Finance Manager to deliver appropriate financial services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to WV Finance standards;
• Work with the People & Culture Director in Juba to support the assigned Zonal People & Culture Coordinator to deliver appropriate P&C services to the zonal Programme team and to ensure the application of policies and procedures that follow World Vision standards using a participative and achievement oriented management style.
Maintain team spirit and ensure welfare of World Vision staff in the assigned zone.
Consult, listen and use suggestions from team members in decision making.
Set goals for zonal programme staff and show confidence that they can achieve these goals.
Create a supportive work environment
Be an example of self-managing stress
Acknowledge and appreciate efforts others put in the work
Consider technical/professional inputs from team;
• Support the zonal supply-chain/ logistic officer to deliver appropriate services to the field team and to ensure accountability according to World Vision procurement and financial control standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience with World Vision or a similar large NGOs’ policies and procedures
Experience in management and knowledge of basic accounting methods and procedures
Strong and proven people management skills
Ability to train and supervise a multi-cultural staff team
Good cross-cultural communication skills
An openness to learning about and understanding the culture, political, and social and economic situation of the country
Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Good public relations and public speaking skill
A committed Christian who is willing to accept WV’s Christian ethos as reflected in the core values.
Requires a willingness to spend at least 33% of his/her time in the field visiting projects sometimes under difficult living conditions.
Ability to work and travel extensively in South Sudan and elsewhere to attend various senior management meetings internationally and within the World Vision Partnership
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s Degree qualification in sociology, development studies, Health, Water/ Sanitation or Agriculture, public policy, conflict resolution, or similar fields preferred
Work Experience:
Experience in the management of relief and development work
At least 7 years field experience in a developing countries
N.B: This position is an International Assignment.
APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
Please send your applications to the: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-south-sudan
If you faced some technical difficulties with the above website, you can drop your application to World Vision South Sudan National Office, Airport Off Road, Plot 117, Juba.
Your application should include:
- A cover letter addressed to the People & Culture Director.
- A comprehensive CV
The closing date for applications is Monday, 25th , 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.