South Sudan (Republic of): Director for Skills for South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013
Skills for South Sudan has trained thousands of civil servants, democratic officials and civil society activists, helping to build a new, accountable, democratic and peaceful nation.
Skills for South Sudan aims to realise this ambition by maintaining their emphasis on skills development that embraces women and men, that is sustainable, that responds to people’s demands, and that supports the building of a new nation, South Sudan.
Originally established in 1995 in the UK by Southern Sudanese refugees and British friends, Skills for South Sudan is now leading the way in training of public servants and civil society activists in all ten states of South Sudan. Working with local, regional and international experts, Skills for South Sudan provides vitally needed management and leaderships skills development to thousands of individuals and communities at the national, state and local levels. From the corridors of power to the smallest grassroots organisations, SKILLS is improving the lives of people across South Sudan.
Do you have at least 5 years experience in a senior management position, ideally in international development and maybe you have also worked in Sudan? The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, efficient operational management and effective communication with stakeholders. S/he will have a Master’s degree in social sciences or international development.
His/her main responsibilities will be:
• Organisational and Programme Management • Highly developed networking and interpersonal skills• Financial Oversight and Donor engagement.• Strong relationships skills in a diverse and complex context• Strong communication, negotiation and business skills• People management and performance management • Knowledge of business development and management
How to apply:
For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://oxfordhr.co.uk/vacancies/director-2/
