SNV is a global development partner, working on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance, with a focus on the Agri-Food, Energy, and Water sectors.
Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website:Â www.snv.org
SNV seeks an experienced and impact-driven Country Director to establish, start up and grow the South Sudan Country team. This individual will be a strategic leader, spearheading the successful implementation of high-impact programme(s) aligned with SNV’s core sectors and themes in South Sudan.
The role of Country Director is critical for the success of SNV and reports directly to the Director Country Programmes. The Country Director South-Sudan will spearhead SNV’s impact, business development, operational and financial excellence and partner engagement in the country.
The Country Director is responsible for leading the overall country programme(s) with and through their team and local implementation partners, while upholding SNV’s safety and security and compliance standards. The Country Director attracts, leads and supports the newly set up SNV team in country.
The Country Director needs to be well informed about national and international development priorities and steer SNV’s sectors and themes in response to these priorities. The Country Director is expected to forge partnerships and alliances between SNV and important national and international actors and stimulate collaboration for impact. They will be the face of SNV in the country and ensure its positive image and visibility.
The Country Director is a key member of SNV’s global senior leadership team, making meaningful contributions across the wider organisation to further shape and enable the future of SNV.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Required Experience and Qualifications:Â
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer an exciting work environment with opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working space. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website:Â www.snv.org/careers.
At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation by 12th May 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence.
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.
Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
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