South Sudan: Director, Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility on a Multi-Donor Conflict Sensitivity Programme

Director, Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility on a Multi-Donor Conflict Sensitivity Programme, South Sudan – ToR

Full-Time. Based in Juba or in the region.

Who we are:

Integrity sets the international standard for ethically delivered, expert services in challenging, complex and fragile environments. We work to assist our clients in the international community and the global private sector to transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity. We aim to help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and giving a voice to local people.

We deliver five key services: programme management and implementation, programme design, monitoring and evaluation / stakeholder engagement / capacity development / research and analysis.

Our services are underpinned by the principles on which the company was founded: an expert understanding of local context, ethical procurement and contracting, and a commitment to high quality work. Through our project delivery we fulfil our mission to build local skills and capacity by investing in sustained and equitable relationships with local partners.

Integrity employs a multinational team of project managers and implementers, thematic and regional experts, researchers, evaluators and analysts with years of experience delivering complex programmes in fragile geographies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.

Scope of work:

The United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Canada (hereafter, collectively referred to as the Donors) agreed to develop a “shared resource” through a Conflict Sensitivity Programme (CSP) that will be implemented through a Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF) in South Sudan from 2016-2018. The purpose of the CSRF is to establish, monitor and disseminate conflict sensitive practices among donors and implementing partners. The CSP will also have a Conflict Sensitivity Forum, which is a policy and influencing body for providing common basis for consistent strategic parameters for conflict sensitivity.

The role advertised is for a Director of the CSRF. The successful applicant will be responsible for running the day to day activities of the Facility and engaging with the multi-donor group through the Forum. They will be contracted by the Lead Service Provider for the Programme, which could be Integrity.

The programme is a two-year pilot, after which the programme will be reviewed and, participating donors will decide on next steps for a possible three-year extension for a total length of program of up to five years.

Terms of Reference:

A. Lead on Conflict Sensitivity and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead on research and assessments of conflict sensitivity of donor programming throughout South Sudan, and review and recommend mitigation strategies on ongoing and upcoming programming;
• Advocate for conflict sensitivity in programming;
• Devise strategy for stakeholder engagement of a spectrum of organisations operating in South Sudan with access to the CSRF;
• Provide assurance that CSRF services are aligned to the expectations of the Donor Management Committee;
• Ensure regular reporting of CSRF to the Management Committee.

B. Programme Management

• Take responsibility for CSRF performance management and demonstration of value for money to the Management Committee;
• Oversee and manage of risks for the delivery of the CSRF and its service delivery;
• Lead on recruitment of experts to deliver services to donor programming through the CSRF;
• Provide strategic direction on operations and manage short-term technical/thematic experts;
• Provide oversight and quality assurance of short-term expert deliverables;
• Manage the CSRF support team, including administrative and operational staff.

Education and Experience:

The candidate will have:

• Expertise in conflict sensitivity programming and capacity building. Experience in one or more of the following areas would also be useful: context and governance analysis; conflict early warning and early response; M&E (research, monitoring activities and lesson learning); gender and social inclusion; rule of law programming; peace building and nation building programming;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in assisting donors to apply conflict sensitivity to complex programmes in highly conflict-affected contexts;
• Knowledge of South Sudan and donor engagements in South Sudan;
• Experience in implementing humanitarian, recovery and/or development programmes in conflict-affected environments;
• Ability to operate at all levels of programme management and oversight and to engage in policy and strategic discussions on humanitarian, recovery, and development interventions;
• Planning, organisational and presentational skills including oral and written communications skills and an ability to report succinctly and on time;
• Demonstrated experience leading at least one project for one of the core donors on the Management Committee – UK Aid, USAID, GIZ, DFATD, SDC

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience of working with NGOs, civil society organisations, local institutions and authorities and engaging with beneficiary groups;
• Demonstrated efficiency of leading work or working with other organisations;
• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, including conflict studies, governance and development, international relations, political science;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing projects, including in the field;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in personnel management, including in the field;

Languages:

• Written and oral fluency in English

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.

Closing date for applications: 29 February 2016

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis up to the application deadline, and the position might be filled prior to the deadline.

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.