SOUTH SUDAN – ADMIN COORDINATOR (H/F) – JUBA At Solidarités International

Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 15/11/2021

Durée de la mission : 1 year, renewable

Location : Juba, South Sudan, with travels to the bases

ABOUT THE MISSION

SI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, and developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. Furthermore, SI is implementing longer-term WASH and FSL activities in multiple locations.

In 2021, the coordination base is in Juba, and there are 3 field basis.

SI’s current strategic axis are:

1. Preparedness and response to acute multi-sectorial needs, with an integrated approach
2. Improvement of the basic services and livelihood opportunities through multi-sectorial/integrated programs to increase resilience via mid-term projects

Estimated budget: USD 2,5 to 3 million.

Staff:

• 9 international
• 30 national

To learn more about the South Sudan mission, please click here.

ABOUT THE JOB

The administrative coordinator will direct and coordinate all administrative, accounting and financial services associated with the mission. He/she will take part in defining Solidarités International’s human resources policy, and ensure that it is followed.As coordinator, he is responsible for the mission’s financial balance.

He/she will monitor adherence to Solidarités administrative procedures and donor procedures as well as to the laws of the country in which intervention is taking place. He/she is the point of reference for the mission, and the link between headquarters and the mission for all administrative matters.

Prorities for the next 2/3 months:

• Training and follow up of the newly recruited Admin Coordination team
• Annual closure 2021
• Follow up on the implementation of newly agreed HR policies

YOUR PROFILE

Experiences expected

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in finance, accounting and business administration
• Previous experience in administrative and financial management for an international NGO (at least two years).
• Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)
• Experience of team management
• Experience of both Administration and Finance management
• Multi-project support experience
• Previous experience in South Sudan is a strong asset
• Successful experience in management of multicultural teams
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to multi-task and support and/or fill multiple positions at one time,
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, reliability and solidity, discernment, and initiative.
• Strong resilience and resistance to stress, difficult living and working conditions,
• Ability to set up and orientate coordination mechanism in an operational way
• Ability to prior tasks and manage a large scope of work

Language

• Bilingual in English.
• Arabic is an asset.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

LIVING CONDITIONS

A salaried position
According to experience, starting from EUR 2640 gross per month (base salary EUR 2400 = + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 700.

SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI).

In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.

Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package, which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions

In Juba, the living conditions are good, and the Admin coordinator shares a guest house with other international colleagues.

COVID 19 :

Solidarités International recommends vaccination against Covid-19, using WHO approved vaccines. If possible, the vaccination should be done before departure in order to reduce the logistical constraints once on the ground.