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 350 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:

o Master’s degree in the social sciences with significant experience in either humanitarian relief, public health or development projects management;

o 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;

o Demonstrated field leadership in strategic program and project development, implementation, and evaluation;

o Proven track record in resource mobilization; o Commitment to promote AAH-I’s Vision, Mission and its strategic goals; o Inspiring leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; o Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to create positive relations with senior government

officials, heads of diplomatic missions, international organizations, NGOs and CBOs to enhance AAH-I’s programs.

o Experience with financial management and compliance with donor requirements. o Entrepreneurial orientation, self-starter able to work independently and cope with

demanding work situations in a complex setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to AAH-I's mission. 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 9th February 2014. For more details on AAH-I‘s work please visit www.actionafricahelp.org

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