Manager for Coordination Unit for Humanitarian Operations DCA South Sudan, Juba DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an energetic and proactive Manager for a Coordination Unit that supports coordination of humanitarian actors responding to the needs of people caught in conflict in the border areas of South Sudan and Sudan. The preferred duty station is Juba with frequent travels to the field. The position oversees a highly innovative and unusual programme that seeks to enable holistic, locally-led responses to complex with access constraints and high levels of insecurity. It provides opportunities to develop new ways of supporting humanitarian and protection innovations and inform emerging new practices for humanitarian programming within conflict areas. This exciting programme requires an exceptional individual who can move between provision of hands-on operational support in the most challenging and risky of field conditions, to high level policy and donor environments developing new modalities to respond to crises.

The CU Manager will together with a team of 8 staff members be responsible for the following: Oversee humanitarian monitoring and securing accurate, reputable and regularly-updated data and information and analysis on the humanitarian situation. Facilitate strategic planning, coordination and networking between all stakeholders to facilitate the communication, joint planning and collaboration; Facilitate operational coordination in the field and provide direct operational logistical support to contribute to timely and effective implementation; Provide monitoring and evaluation services to help all agencies learn from the wider range of on-going activities and projects; Support and undertake when appropriate, humanitarian advocacy, lobbying and fundraising; Providing advice and guidance as appropriate to donors, diplomats, implementing agencies and other humanitarian/protection actors on feasibility of different options for engagement. Core functions of the CU Manager The overall responsibility of the CU Manager is to oversee the on-going development, implementation and review of CU services for the humanitarian actors in the operation area. The primary responsibilities of the CU Manager are: Ensure effective and quality programme implementation Programme logistics support Grant management and fund raising Coordination and representation Human resources, logistics and security Management of a team of 8 staff Duty station and movement This position is based in Juba with travel to the field. While no definitive schedule on minimum field visits would be appropriate, it is expected that at least 3 weeks every 2 months would be spent in the field. Your profile You have a relevant university degree and are an outgoing, results-oriented and proactive person with at least 7 years relevant work experience, incl. work in complex humanitarian situations in Africa and programme management. Knowledge of South Sudan and Sudan is preferred. You are interested in challenging humanitarian norms and institutionalising new and creative ways of responding to CPEs and in managing risk. You are a champion for supporting locally led approaches and ready to think outside the box to produce results. You are confident in the role as manager, innovative, good motivator and you work with a hands-on approach. You like to assist with practical solutions to concrete problems. You are a proven facilitator with excellent communication, coordination, and problem solving skills, you are flexible and able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment. You have extensive knowledge of working with grant management and donor relations. You have a good understanding of working with many stakeholders and are able to both assist and learn from local partners, while also having a proven capcity for effective self-management. You are fluent in written and spoken English.

DCA offers A one-year contract starting as soon as possible. Competitive salary and benefits. Comprehensive insurance, paid roundtrips and support to accommodation will be provided. Submit your application Send your application by mail to Ilse Wermink at iwer@dca.dk with your motivation letter, your CV and latest relevant diploma asap no later than 18 July, 2015. Interviews might be done before the end of the application process if relevant. Initial interviews may take place by Skype. Only short listed candidates will be notified. DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity and belief and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply. About Us DanChurchAid is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and founded in 1922. DCA has supported activities in South Sudan and Sudan for more than 40 years, and played a key role in delivering assistance during the civil war. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to work for DCA. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org 2