Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 25 Mar 2019
Job Description
BACKGROUND:
IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. In December 2013, a new armed conflict erupted and the security situation remains volatile and unpredictable; testing operational challenges abound. IRC South Sudan operates a country office in Juba along with programs in Central Equatoria, Lakes, Unity, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal across 8 field sites. IRC South Sudan implements emergency and longer-term programs in health, community case management, nutrition, environmental health, economic recovery and development, women’s protection and empowerment and protection.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Working under the direction of the Country Director (CD) and the entire Senior Management Team (SMT), the Business Development (BD) Advisor is responsible for ensuring the coordination and execution of key BD initiatives for the country office. The position has linkages with Deputy Director for Programs (DDP), Technical Coordinators, Grants Unit and Headquarters (HQ) business development functions. The BD Advisor is based in Juba, with limited travel to field sites and the post is for the initial 7 months with possibility of extension based on funding and needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Development and Fundraising
• Coordinate key initiatives to position IRC South Sudan for prioritized 2019 BD targets as part of the global IRC BD Strategy pilot.
• Map and research opportunities, donors and partners in South Sudan, including analysis of donor key documents and trends, identification of donor priorities, and IRC’s unique selling points.
• Represent IRC South Sudan in strategic donor, partner and other meetings as required.
• Prepare key information ahead of IRC South Sudan SMT donor engagements and ensure that action points are followed through.
• Track key meetings in country and work with IRC South Sudan SMT to coordinate attendance.
• Work with South Sudan SMT to assess IRC South Sudan’s capacity for the BD strategy priorities and work with SMT and HQ to build internal capacity to respond.
• Plan and coordinate capture visits to prepare for prioritized opportunities.
• Ensure updates on BD strategy progress are regularly shared and all steps are well documented.
• Together with the Grants and program units coordinate the development of key proposals under the BD initiative.
Representation and Communication
• Enhance IRC South Sudan’s profile among relevant stakeholders: donors, national and local government partners, international and national NGOs, etc.
• Work closely with technical units, grants and program teams to identify need for communication and information materials (e.g. capacity statements). Once identified coordinate development of materials as requested by SMT.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Fluent English skills (written and verbal) required.
• BA degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with South Sudan context preferred.
• At least five years of experience working in proposal/business development/design, program management and grants management required. Familiarity with key institutional donors (USAID, DFID, EU, Sida, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills; Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure in unstable security environments.
• Strong computer skills required, including touch-typing.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Security level orange - The situation in the country in general is calm but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
The position is based in Juba. Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared IRC guest house – with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual’s responsibility. Field office housing is more basic, i.e. in traditional huts or tents with separate shared latrines and showers.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
How to apply:
Applications to be submitted on: https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&id=3740