Overview
The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversight of Save the Children’s programme in the greater Kapoeta Field Office in South Sudan. The post holder will ensure the effective management of programs, resources, staff, and support functions at the field sites.
Tasks Summary
- Maintain an oversight of the humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility.
- Contribute to project design and ensure new proposals are in line with Country strategy.
- Ensure effective coordination and communication flow between departments.
- Lead the Field Management Team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of field operations.
- Oversee the management of all programmes operating in Kapoeta North, South, and East Counties.
- Ensure that activities are appropriately planned and resourced.
- Ensure that kick-off and close-out meetings are held at the field level.
- Ensure that all grants have effective monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Ensure internal and donor reporting is of high quality, timely, and informs managerial and strategic decision-making.
- Manage the Bor field office guesthouses and any sub offices, vehicles, and other assets.
- Maintain a clear overview of the political, legal, and security context and ensure effective security management on field sites.
- Represent Save the Children to local authorities, donors, and members of the humanitarian community.
- Support visits by donors, Members, CO staff, and other visitors.
Experience Requirements
- At least two years working in a management-level position.
- Essential Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review, and evaluation, including budget holding responsibilities.
- Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR, and finance procedures.
- Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
- Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues.
- Representational, political awareness, and advocacy skills.
- Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach.
- Desirable: Previous experience in Kapoeta and Eastern Equatoria State.
Qualification Requirements
• Education to Degree level and MSc/MA/MEng level is an advantage in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience.
