AAH International Country Director Job in Juba, South Sudan

AAH International Country Director Job in Juba, South Sudan

Job Description

Vacancy: Country Director - AAH-I South Sudan

AAH-I, an international non-profit making agency that implements humanitarian relief, recovery and development projects in Africa, seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic, innovative, senior humanitarian and development leader and manager for the position of Country Director for its program in South Sudan. The position will be based in AAH-I’s Juba Office.

The Country Director has overall responsibility for AAH-I programs and operations in South Sudan. He/she represents AAH-I with the Government, Donors, partners and other stakeholders to foster a supportive environment for AAH-I’s work.

He/she directs programs, ensuring that they are planned, implemented and coordinated within the overall AAH-I program strategy and donor guidelines. He/she ensures prudent management of resources to achieve the desired results.

The Country Director leads and supervises a staff of over 500 employees working in 7 States across the country. He/she is responsible for further growing the AAH-I South Sudan program and expanding its funding sources.

AAH-I has been a development leader in South Sudan for over 20 years now, working in the areas of:

1) Basic services – primary health care, water, sanitation and education;
2) Food and income security and environmental management;
3) Governance, civil society strengthening and peace building; and
4) Humanitarian relief and recovery.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the social sciences with significant experience in either humanitarian relief, public health or development projects management;
• Proven track record of leadership, with at least 8 years progressive senior management experience supervising complex programs funded by major multilateral or bilateral donor agencies;
• Demonstrated field leadership in strategic program and project development, implementation, and evaluation;
• Proven track record in resource mobilization;
• Commitment to promote AAH-I’s Vision, Mission and its strategic goals;
• Inspiring leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to create positive relations with senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions, international organizations, NGOs, CBOs and communities to enhance AAH-I’s programs.
• Experience with financial management and compliance with donor requirements.
• Entrepreneurial orientation, self-starter able to work independently and cope with demanding work situations in a complex active conflict setting.
• Knowledge of South Sudan and/or having worked in the country will be an added advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to AAH-I’s mission.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please send your application letter and resume to headoffice@actionafricahelp.org to reach us by 4th January 2015.

For more details on AAH-I‘s work please visit www.actionafricahelp.org