Project Manager–Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Are you an experienced and qualified Project Manager? Tearfund South Sudan has an exciting opportunity for a professional and qualified Project Manager .
The job holder will primarily contribute to the successful implementation of Health sector transformation project (HSTP) - in Bor South, Duk and Twic East Counties, Lot 9 funded by MDTF/World Bank through UNICEF and led by the National Ministry of Health (MoH), Republic of South Sudan.
We are looking for someone who has:
- in Public Health, Nutrition
- Knowledgeable on Health systems strengthening - all WHO pillars in county health department capacity development support.
- Master in related field will be an added advantage
- Experience working in South Sudan for a minimum of 5-6 years implementing health related projects.
- In-depth knowledge of DHIS2, IDSR, EWARS; and other reporting tools.
- Excellent experience in support supervision, staff coaching and mentoring, project documentation.
- Excellent knowledge on rules and regulations governing implementation of health projects.
- Experience in building successful relationships with government counterparts, UN agencies, international and national NGOs; and CSOs.
- Experience working with NGOs.
- Experience in programme management
- Experience working in humanitarian response.
- Experience in M&E and conducting assessments.
Skills/Abilities required:
- Good oral and written reporting skills in English.
- Excellent communication, report writing skills and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage staff in a consultative and supportive manner
- Knowledge in Ms-word and Excel
- Ability to take command of a situation and make decisions
- Ability to speak Juba Arabic,
- Able to drive a vehicle (with driving/riding permit).
- Be trustworthy and responsible
- An excellent negotiator with experience liaising with County Health Departments, State Ministry of Health, donors and Tearfund.
- Willing to work under minimum supervision
- Committed Christian
- A committed and flexible team player.
- Cross cultural understanding / sensitivity.
- Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and ability to be flexible in demanding situations
- Willingness to travel and operate in basic conditions.
- Patient & tolerant
- People person – can present the ‘caring face’ of the programme
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Personal qualities required
- Committed Christian who recognises Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour
- Committed to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs.
If the above describes you then please have a look at the attached and do apply!
The position is based in Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.
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