JobsHead of Support Services - South Sudan - Reuters AlertNet

Tearfund has been operational in South Sudan since 1998, working in areas affected by conflict and chronic vulnerability in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Jonglei and Upper Nile states, with projects in WASH, Food Security and Nutrition sectors. Tearfund has also worked in South Sudan for over 40 years through local partners and currently works with nine partners undertaking a variety of development, humanitarian and advocacy projects to contribute to the recovery and development of local communities. 

Tearfund is seeking an experienced manager to provide close field support and management of the Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource functions for our operational programme and partnership work in accordance with Tearfund policy and strategy for South Sudan. The role is responsible for compliance with Tearfund’s HR, Finance and Logistics policies and procedures, compliance with donor guidelines and regulations, and providing support on grant management, and internal and donor reporting. 

Experience is required in the management and implementation of relief and rehabilitation projects including specific skill in people management. It is also essential that you have strong experience in supply chain management and implementing financial management systems. Excellent financial management and budgeting skills are required.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in business administration or financial management, with a proven understanding of current humanitarian and development issues Excellent written and spoken English, good cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor are essential for this role. 

All posts involve potential contact with children and vulnerable adults and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs

For further details or to apply please visit: http://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/302/description/