The scope of the Country Coordinator will include but not limited to:

1. Strategy, Business & Programme Development: Lead the formulation of impactful strategies for SIHA South Sudan, manage annual work plans and budgets for the office, collaborate with key regional stakeholders on innovative project ideas, and contribute to SIHA’s triennial strategic planning.
2. Strategic representation & influencing: Under the mentorship of SSD board members, act as SIHA’s primary representative in SSD, cultivating robust relationships with stakeholders and positioning yourself as a thought leader in SIHA’s five strategic domains. Ensure consistent communication with partners and donors, manage the exchange of SIHA’s knowledge across local and national tiers, and collaborate with the advocacy team to amplify program successes.
3. Project Coordination: Coordinate with the RPC and South Sudan Project Officers to oversee and directly implement both new and ongoing projects, guaranteeing desired outcomes, risk mitigation, and delivery of high-quality projects while harnessing insights for maximum impact and innovation. Implement and closely monitor activities, directing the M&E framework under the guidance of the Regional Project and ME team.
4. Resource Management: Manage the resources associated with the SIHA SSD Office and Project funds, ensuring compliance with SIHA’s financial policies, the laws of SSD, and donor requirements aiming to role-model good practice in resource management.
5. Administrative and logistical Support: Support any administrative, logistical and statutory requirements involved in maintaining SIHA SSD office including registration, statutory deductions and compliance with the labor laws in South Sudan, renewal of licenses, and managing SIHA SSD office and staff.
6. Other duties: Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the SIHA Management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of direct work experience or bachelor’s degree with equivalent years of 8 years of work experience in Gender Human Rights, Social Sciences, Law, Project Management, or other related areas at the national/regional level
• Proven track record in promoting gender equality, including knowledge of Domestic Violence, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence, and Access to Justice for Women.
• Previous experience in development assistance or related work for an international agency, donor organization, or NGO is a prerequisite.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex programs with a diverse range of partners.
• Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems.Interested Candidates are asked to provide their current CV and Cover Letter, expressing her/his motivation in applying and relevant experience/expertise, to SIHA’s Human Resources Department by email  Please enter “Application Materials: South Sudan Country Coordinator” in the subject line. Because of the immediate need for recruitment, the recruitment will be done on a rolling basis.