Closing date: 15 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Sudan (the) - Nuba mountains
DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for a competent Programme Manager for our Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in Sudan. As a Programme Manager you will be heading our efforts to secure a safer environment for the local population in one of the most deprived and war affected areas in the world. The posting is a non-family duty station.
We offer:
- A job that will make a difference and improve the lives of people living at risk from landmines and other explosive remnants of war
- Decision making competence within the set framework of the programme
- Challenging and varied tasks
- The opportunity to expand the existing programme
- Committed colleagues and support from HQ in all aspects of the assignment
- Salary scale of DKK 39.600 to 46.200, comprehensive insurance, one free leave ticket yearly, free housing
- Rest and recuperation
- 6 weeks of annual leave
- One year contract starting in February 2010
We expect:
- Proven experience in results based management and leadership
- The ability to cope in a challenging environment
- Accountability and integrity
- Proposal and report writing skills
- The ability to lead and motivate staff in a hardship environment
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build relations both within and outside DCA
- Entrepreneurial drive and commitment to getting the job done
- Previous Mine Action experience and experience from developing countries is an advantage.
The Humanitarian Mine Action programme in Sudan started in 2003 in the Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, for more info see www.danchurchaid.org/hma. The programme office is located in Kadugli and has almost 100 national and 8 international staff. The programme carries out land clearing activities through locating and destroying ammunition and UXOs as well as Mine Risk Education. Besides manual clearance the programme is also developing a new Wide Area Detection System.
For further information and a detailed Job description, please contact Thomas Skov-Hansen, tsh@dca.dk
Deadline for applications is 15 November. Interviews are expected to take place on 23 November.
Reference Code: RW_7WSJJ4-13
