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SUMMARY:
The Senior Country Representative (SCR) is the highest ranking Carter Center person and representative in Sudan, and oversees the administration and operations of its Sudan-based programs, including both Health initiatives (the Trachoma Control Program, the River Blindness Elimination Program, the Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Program, the Public Health Training Initiative) and Peace initiatives (peace-health conflict mitigation projects, CSO capacity building, and election observation projects) as well as any other new projects and programs that might be developed and led by the Carter Center in Sudan. This position is based in Khartoum, Sudan with travel to other parts of Sudan. As the senior representative of The Carter Center in Sudan, (s)he maintains collaborative relationships with government officials, representatives of international organizations, donors, and partner organizations. The SCR supervises personnel and manages financial, administrative, logistical, and operations of the country office, while simultaneously working with Atlanta, field staff, consultants and external experts to achieve programs’ goals. (S)he is accountable for ensuring the effective administration and operations of Carter Center activities in Sudan. The Senior Country Representative, Sudan reports to the Vice President, Overseas Operations. Due to travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Master’s degree in a field relevant to operations, health, or other development-related field and seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience, including five years’ experience managing country office programs, administration, operations, and personnel (or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training).
- Experience with programs related to public health, conflict resolution, elections and election observation, and government or civil society strengthening.
- Knowledge and understanding of Sudan or the east Africa region.
- Experience working in the Horn of Africa region is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience managing security issues in conflict and post conflict contexts.
- Advanced financial and human resource management skills.
- Strong analysis, including monitoring and evaluation, problem solving, prioritization, and risk-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural understanding and the ability to lead and motivate diverse, multi-disciplinary, geographically remote teams.
- Demonstrated experience in team building, conflict resolution, ensuring participation, promoting mutual respect and active listening.
- Experience working with donors, government officials, international organizations, NGOs and CSOs.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 and other technology.
- Strong organizational skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Serves as a liaison to an assigned country.
- Directs strategic planning, development, and implementation of program initiatives.
- Ensures that the interests of the program are properly represented and managed.
- Advises the program director in the review and evaluation of program initiatives.
- Develops program policies and procedures specific to the country of assignment and monitors the project through implementation.
- Works closely with the host country’s governmental agencies, as applicable, as well as non-governmental organizations.
- Collaborates and develops relationships with representatives of other organizations to achieve program goals.
- Directs contract negotiations with vendors/consultants in the country of assignment.
- Researches, writes and presents program-related speeches.
- Plans, administers and monitors the program budget.
- Oversees required record-keeping and the preparation of operational, statistical and briefing reports.
- Develops short and long term program goals.
- Provides leadership and overall management to locally recruited personnel in the country of assignment.
- Oversees human resources functions.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in a field related to the program area. Seven years of related experience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.