Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 18 Mar 2019
Closing date: 18th March 2019
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term
Salary: £31, 103 per annum (negotiable) + Separate Benefits package
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently recruiting for the position of a Head of Programmes – South Sudan, who will be responsible for the development, design and management/monitoring of the country programmes and for ensuring the Islamic Relief South Sudan programme responds to current humanitarian and development trends related in the country. The HoP will have a direct line report to the HoM and be a member of the Country Management Team. The role will provide strategic direction to the programme, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectively. This would include the post-holder taking a lead role in the annual strategic planning process.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Experience of working with various International NGOs in developing countries.
- An in depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to community development.
- University degree or its equivalent in management, social science, international development, public administration, or a related field
- Technical experience in either WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods
- Knowledge of foreign languages i.e. Arabic, local country language, etc. Experience or knowledge of South Sudan and/or regional dynamics
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- receipt of satisfactory references
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
How to apply:
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong https://islamic-relief.current-vacancies.com you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply on our website by the closing date