VSF Germany Country Programme Manager Job in Kenya

Job Opportunity: Country Programme Manager – South Sudan
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.
In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in the Republic of South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety, drought responses and mitigation, but also developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified Country Programme Manager (CPM) to support in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and key internal controls within the organization.
This position is based at the country office in South Sudan with regular field visits in the different locations.
I. Overall responsibilities:

• The CPM will support at country level the design and strategic development of the country program by providing technical backstopping, capacity building and guidance to the Area Coordinators as well as Projects Managers’ (PMs) on overall project management.
• The CPM will lead in strategic country program development, needs assessments, design of new interventions and coordinate sound project implementation practices.
• The CPM will have frequent field visit to offer mentorship and on ground support to the project staff and ensuring the actions are progressing as reported.
• This position reports to the Country Director
• II. Leadership & Organization Development
• Strategic programme development in accordance with the strategic plan for VSF G in the country.
• Coordinate and ensure cordial relationship are maintained at Country and Regional level with partners, donors, international organization
• Lead in offering direction and guidance to the area coordinators as well as the entire Country programs team

III. Representation

• Represent VSF Germany in the technical working group and networking forum at Country/Regional level.
• Act on behalf of Country Director /Head of Programs in his/her absence as well attend to other project related assignments as given by the CD or designate
• Attend project related meetings together with the PM or in his/her behalf if he/she is not available.
• Report regularly on the contents of attended meetings and developments that are of interest to VSF Germany to the Head of Programmes and Country Director
• Support Project Management links with local authorities and partners

IV. Operations & Technical Backstopping

• Lead project implementation by providing technical backstopping.
• The Country Programme Manager is directly involved in the planning, designing, implementation, and supervision /monitoring and reporting of the projects and programs in the country.
• He/She will support project staff through capacity building in project implementation and donor compliance.
• Support PM’s and their teams in reporting by reviewing all financial and narrative reports and monitoring the project implementation progress from the same reports.
• Coordination and guidance of Area coordinator/PMs through regular planning meetings.
• Systemisation and control of reporting from the field, working closely with the Country Director on Monitoring and Evaluation
• Quality control of project proposals and reports written by the project managers before submission to the head of programs through the CD
• Link with Logistic and Finance department at RON level in order to facilitate issues related to procurement, transport and delivery of project goods and equipment to/for the field
• Ensure donor compliance in project implementation.
• Share country security information with senior management for planning and action.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills Required:-

• University Degree in background of animal health/ animal science/ livestock production with knowledge in either livestock economics, value chain management, environment /WASH or agriculture social science,
• Familiar with log frame, result based project planning, project cycle management, ICT, GIZ Capacity works
• Post graduate qualification in development management, specializing in food security and and livelihoods, highly preferred.
• Over 7 years experience in programming NGO sector preferred including projects managements
• Working knowledge of South Sudan context is highly desirable.
• Working Knowledge of donor funds management and reporting – an added advantage.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Good command of English. Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage
• Ability to travel and manage tight deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV (with at least 3 professional referees) at the earliest time possible to:

VSF Germany,
Plot No. 74 Block
AXIII, Hai Malakal – Juba,
(EQUITY BANK, Hai Malakal Branch way)
Republic of South Sudan

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org and juba@vsfg.org

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The short listing exercise will start on 13th July 2015 on a rolling basis, and once suitable candidates are identified, the search will stop.

Closing date for receiving applications is 30th July 2015 on or before 16.00hrs.