Director of Coordination (Programme) - Juba, South Sudan

About the role

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) is recruiting a Director of Coordination (Programme) (DCD-P) for its South Sudan mission, based in Juba. The DCD-P is the key focal point for setting the programme strategy of the mission and coordinating it with the field offices, mobilising technical expertise, engaging external stakeholders and overseeing MEAL functions. The mission is expanding, so the role involves clarifying roles and responsibilities within a growing team.

Key responsibilities

• Establish the programme strategy of the mission and coordinate it with the field offices
• Mobilise technical expertise and tools to ensure quality programming
• Engage external stakeholders and follow up on programme implementation
• Oversee MEAL functions and collaborate with the Grants Department on donor engagement and reporting
• Follow up and finalise delayed grants
• Clarify roles and responsibilities within a growing team

Required profile

• Master's degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or a related discipline
• More than 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar position
• Fluent English, written and spoken; French and Arabic are an asset

Required skills

• Programmatic approaches in WASH and FSL, plus MEAL
• External representation (donors, clusters)
• Understanding of grant engagement
• Partnership management: consortiums and local partnerships
• Capacity building, attention to detail and understanding of inter-departmental dynamics

What we offer

• Salaried position, from EUR 3,300 gross per month (EUR 3,000 base salary plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a per diem of USD 700
• Accommodation and travel costs covered
• Alternating work and rest periods (7 working days every three months, with a USD 850 break allowance) plus one extra rest day per month worked
• Expatriate insurance covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, with vaccination and antimalarial costs refunded
• In Juba, a shared guesthouse near the office with kitchen, sports equipment, air conditioning and internet

The mission is active in Upper Nile (Renk, Malakal, Ulang) and has a rapid emergency team in Juba. The start date is ASAP and the duration is 12 months. Applications require a CV and cover letter; CV-only applications will not be considered.