Job Title: Head of Programme
Department : Programming
Division: Programme Management
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan with frequent travel to field locations.
Line Manager : Head of Mission
Line Management Responsibility: Programme Team (Senior Programme Manager, Programme Development Manager, Programme Technical
Advisers of social cohesion, women peace and security and general protection)
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection, inter-communal violence reduction, social cohesion and civic engagement.
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Programme (HoP) joins the Head of Mission (HoM) and Head of Operations (HoO) to provide co-leadership for all existing and emerging programmes in South Sudan.
The HoP ensures the country programme is coherent, well-planned, and aligned with the NP's global mandate. Together with the HoM and the HoO, the HoP will continually monitor and assess the South Sudan programmes to ensure their effectiveness and adherence to agreed programme deliverables, budgets and general commitments. In this context, s/he will provide operational, strategic planning and budget-related support and guidance to the programme staff to implement civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by violent conflict in South Sudan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Commitment to NP Principles
a) Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles b) Maintain a positive image of the organisation c) All NP employees are expected to work according to the organisation’s guiding principles:
These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies
B. Program implementation and Management
C. Grants Management and Donor Engagement
D. Program Development and strategic direction
E. Leadership and Management
F. Representation and Communication
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Knowledge and Experience,
B. Context/Specific skills
C. Other Specialized Requirements
Application Process
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an applic
Job Title: Head of Programme
Department : Programming
Division: Programme Management
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan with frequent travel to field locations.
Line Manager : Head of Mission
Line Management Responsibility: Programme Team (Senior Programme Manager, Programme Development Manager, Programme Technical
Advisers of social cohesion, women peace and security and general protection)
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection, inter-communal violence reduction, social cohesion and civic engagement.
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Programme (HoP) joins the Head of Mission (HoM) and Head of Operations (HoO) to provide co-leadership for all existing and emerging programmes in South Sudan.
The HoP ensures the country programme is coherent, well-planned, and aligned with the NP's global mandate. Together with the HoM and the HoO, the HoP will continually monitor and assess the South Sudan programmes to ensure their effectiveness and adherence to agreed programme deliverables, budgets and general commitments. In this context, s/he will provide operational, strategic planning and budget-related support and guidance to the programme staff to implement civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by violent conflict in South Sudan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Commitment to NP Principles
a) Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles b) Maintain a positive image of the organisation c) All NP employees are expected to work according to the organisation’s guiding principles:
These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies
B. Program implementation and Management
C. Grants Management and Donor Engagement
D. Program Development and strategic direction
E. Leadership and Management
F. Representation and Communication
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Knowledge and Experience,
B. Context/Specific skills
C. Other Specialized Requirements
Application Process
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an applic
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