INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Head of Mission
Code: SR-41-3154
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan with frequent travels to field locations
Starting date: 15/05/2023
Contract duration: 24 months
Reporting to: Regional Director of Easten & Central Africa
Supervision of: Mission SMT Staff
Dependents: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
INTERSOS has been present in South Sudan since 2006.
INTERSOS main office is in the capital Juba, with several field base in Jonglei State (Bor, Ayod, Nyirol, Akobo and Pibor), in Upper Nile State (Malakal), in Unity State (Leer & Mayendit) and Eastern Equatoria (Kapoeta South and East, Torit and Magwi). After the 2013 conflict, INTERSOS started to operate within UNMISS PoCs in Juba (1 & 3), Bor, Bentiu and Malakal. In 2021 the PoCs will be declared IDPs camps.
Currently supporting INTERSOS South Sudan: AICS – Italian cooperation, OCHA – SSHF, UNICEF, UNHCR, SV (Stichting Vluchteling), RRF- IOM.
The main areas of intervention are:
General purpose of the position
The general purpose of the post is to represent INTERSOS in South Sudan with all relevant actors and in the main fora, supervise and coordinate the general implementation of INTERSOS programs in the country and act in accordance with specific directions from and supervision of the Regional Director.​
Main responsibilities and tasks
The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:
Required profile and experience
Education
University degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields​
Professional Experience
Professional Requirements
Technical competencies:
Languages
Excellent written and spoken English​
Personal Requirements
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/missioni/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/636b5767a1366b0021890d64
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Tagged as: Intersos, South Sudan
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