Project Overview
Currently 2 main sectors of intervention are being run in DR Congo from three bases: Bunia, Isiro and Dungu; Projects in the medical sector – involve limited provision of drugs and medical supplies, training and supervision of around 400 health structures in 27 health zones. Also work with HIV awareness and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment and various specialised groups, for example, the displaced and dependants of the military, and involved in epidemic responses. Also reconstruction and / or rehabilitation of health care facilities.

Responsibilities
To coordinate the running of the Isiro base, providing security management, administrative support and logistical coordination. To ensure that Medair is represented to all local and INGO’s as well as authorities, donors and beneficiaries for the purpose of supporting financial or logistical processes. To oversee all financial activities for the Uélé projects, and to manage the team, including recruitment of national staff, coaching & mentoring, disciplinary action and general personnel care.
 

I. Purpose and general description of the position

The role of this key position is to provide integral management to the programmes and activities of ZOA in South Sudan within the framework of the Programme Management System and the Strategic Plan. The Director will be responsible for formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Policy Plan, programme formulation, development and implementation and overall management of the ZOA- Southern Sudan organisation. Candidates for this challenging senior position must be graduates preferably with a postgraduate qualification in management of a related development field. They must also have substantial management experience in an international setting, within a development context. Experience in emergency assistance and/or rural development and some exposure to security management is also desirable. This senior position will attract professionals who are flexible and adaptable with interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity and the ability to work under pressure in a sometimes fluid environment.

As integral manager the Country Director is responsible for the programmes and activities of ZOA in a specific country within the framework of the Programme Management System, the Regional Policy Plan and agreed CAPP.

II. Key responsibilities

Tasks responsibilities, results:
- Is the legal representative of ZOA Refugee Care in the country.
- Overall Management of the ZOA organisation in the country of operation.
- Formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Policy Plan.
- Programme formulation, development, implementation and supervision.
- Project Cycle management, including formulation, budgeting, integration with programme
planning, writing, fundraising, monitoring and reporting.
- Donor management
- Human Resource Management for international and local 

Overview of project
Multi-sector relief programme including: Rapid emergency water and sanitation and health response, provision of Primary Health Care; Health and Hygiene promotion; Safe water provision; NFI distribution; to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations of Southern Sudan.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of Medair Southern Sudan water and sanitation projects and to ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of new WatSan proposals. Manage and train local WatSan staff.
 

Overview of project

The projects Medair is currently implementing are: Health programme and maternal health project for the Badakhshan Provincial districts of Ragh, Khwahan and Kohistan; Food Aid/Security projects in Wardak and Badakhshan; WatSan projects in Wardak and Badakhshan; Disaster Risk Reduction in Badakhshan; Clinic construction in Badakhshan.

Medair has a commitment to stay in Afghanistan and anticipates developing new projects in the Health, Food Aid, WASH and disaster preparedness/mitigation throughout 2009.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage water and sanitation projects in line with objectives, budget and timeframe. Regular and systematic monitoring of project results versus objectives and impact on the project communities. Ensure beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in new WatSan proposals development. Recruit, manage & train National WatSan staff.

Key Activity Areas

Technical / Management
• Manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
• Ensure the quality construction of all water and sanitation structures, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable processes are put in place.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities to Medair and MRRD (monthly, quarterly, final reports).
• Support the development of new proposals.
• Support WatSan Sector by the improvement and further design of the technical sector knowledge on approved and appropriate WatSan practices.
• Maintain accurate project files for all WatSan units and other projects.
Staff management
• Direct line management of senior project staff including recruitment, appraisal, management, 

Overview of project
PHC Clinic in established IDP camp outside Khartoum and mobile clinic in Khartoum State.

Responsibilities
To develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the medical part of the Sudan (Northern States) country programme; to provide capacity building for national and international staff; and to contribute to the overall management of the Sudan country programme.

Project Overview
To support field operations with timely and accurate financial reports, including budgets, BvA’s, revenue and expense analysis, interim and final reports. To assist in HQ financial functions as requested.

Main Responsibilities
Take initiative to communicate with and resolve problems with field staff. Analyse and prepare management and donor reports for review. Take initiative to prepare financial documents and forms for signature.

Key Activity Areas
• Communication with the field
• Support field accounting
• Prepare budgets and BvA’s
• Manage donor requirements
• Coordinate field cash needs 

Responsibilities
To supply Medair with the appropriate human resources through recruitment and staff selection.

To contribute to the professional development of the HR Department. To prepare, support and liaise with the Internationally recruited staff and care for their personnel & spiritual development :

• HR Systems Development and Administration
• Staff Resourcing
• Staff Management and succession planning
• Member care 

To lead and support Medair’s Country Programmes in accordance with Medair's mandate, values and quality standards

Key Activity Areas
• Has the shared responsibility with the Country Director (CD) for the initiation, management, hand-over and exit of Medair's projects in the Country Programme(s) under his/her control, so that they are implemented within the boundaries of time, finance, staff resources, quality and communication as set out in the project proposals
• Has the responsibility to initiate, draft and suggest any new Project Decisions related to the Medair projects that fall under his/her authority. (Using the Project Approval Sheet - PAS)
• Has the responsibility to raise, manage and report on the Institutional Grants donated to the Medair projects under his/her authority.
• Has a shared responsibility and authority with the CD and HR Officer on recruiting, developing and dismissing all Field Staff involved in the Country Programmes under his/her authority.
• Has the shared responsibility and authority with the CD and HRO on appointing and dismissing Field Leaders.
• Has the responsibility on Security related issues for the Country Programmes under his/her authority.