OPEN POSITION. Representative of the Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) Country Program in Jordan

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1 OPEN POSITION Office for Human Resources lutheranworld.org Position: Place of Assignment: Starting Date: Duration of Contract: Representative of the Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) Country Program in Jordan Based in Amman To be negotiated Initial contract of three years Required Qualifications: 1. Experience: Significant working experience at management level in humanitarian assistance or development oriented programs within an international environment and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations. Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations, governmental agencies and international development cooperation in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development is essential. 2. Education: University degree in development studies, agriculture, economics, technical or social studies. 3. Professional skills: Strong leadership, conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated organizational, management supervisory skills. Team oriented, flexible and communication skills. 4. Language skills: Fluency in English and basic Arabic. 5. Computer skills: Knowledge of various computer software programs. 6. Commitment: To train national staff and communities to increase their capacity for self-help and development. 7. Christian commitment. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement from the church to which they belong. Closing date: Applications (including motivation letter, detailed curriculum vitae in English, church endorsement and copies of diplomas and work certificates) with the names and addresses of three references (two professional from present and/or previous employers/supervisors and one character reference) should be sent by 30 April 2014 to: Ms Aline Ritchie Head of Human Resources The Lutheran World Federation P.O. Box Geneva 2, Switzerland LUTHERISCHER WELTBUND P.O: Box 2100, Route de Ferney 150, CH-1211 Geneva 2 FÉDÉRATION LUTHÉRIENNE MONDIALE Tel. +41/ , Direct +41/ FEDERACIÓN LUTERANA MUNDIAL Fax +41/ , anw@lutheranworld.org

2 Position Description Date: Position Title: Representative Department/Unit: Department for World Service Country Program in Jordan Position No.: JOR 4001 Incumbent: to be hired Direct Supervisor Supervises LWF/DWS Director, who delegates this responsibility to the Global Program Coordinator and the Program Officer responsible for the region. Program Coordinator, Finance Officer and other key staff members of the LWF Jordan Country Team. Salary Grade 17 Work Time Work time percentage 100% Travel X extensive (more than 20 days/year) limited (7 19 days/year) little (less than 7 days/year) none Content of the position Basic Purpose Provides leadership, management and supervision of the LWF/DWS Country Program in Jordan and ensures implementation of projects, programs, policies and guidelines for the achievement of goals and objectives as outlined in the LWF DWS Global Strategic Plan and in the Terms of Reference of the Department for World Service. Additional Study and Experience Basic Position Qualifications X Three or four years of job training (apprenticeship) Secondary-level high school/technical/commercial school Tertiary-level technical/commercial college (with maturité, bac, Abitur..) University University degree or equivalent in development studies, agriculture, economics, technical or social studies. Significant working experience at management level in humanitarian assistance or development oriented programs within an international environment and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations. Strong leadership, conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated organizational, management and supervisory skills. Broad knowledge of LWF, its member churches and related agencies and Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations, governmental agencies and international development cooperation in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development is essential. Team-oriented, flexible and communication skills E 1 4

3 Years of Experience Requirement Desirable 0 to 2 years 0 to 2 years X 3 to 7 years 3 to 7 years 8 to 12 years x 8 to 12 years over 13 years over 13 years Language Knowledge Requirement Desirable Choose: basic fair good Choose: basic fair good English German French Spanish Other:.Arabic... fair Experience in Supervision x yes no Position Environment and Dimensions Main duties (not more than 10) The LWF/DWS Representative is responsible for the implementation of the LWF/DWS country program in Jordan and will be based in Amman, Jordan. 1. On Leadership: a) provides overall leadership to the LWF/DWS Program; b) ensures effective leadership in all aspects of the LWF/DWS Accountability Framework, including other accountability elements related to leadership and management, and adherence to the LWF staff Code of Conduct regarding Abuse of Power and Sexual Exploitation; c) promotes, implements and upholds the vision, mission, core values and relevant objectives of the Global LWF/DWS strategy, as well as the ACT (Action by Churches Together) project documents for the country/region; d) facilitates and actively seeks to sharpen the profile of LWF/DWS as an international humanitarian organization through continuously striving to improve the quality of the program according to LWF/DWS empowerment, rights-based and integrated approach; e) promotes and facilitates the establishment and strengthening of national and regional networks relevant to the LWF/DWS strategy for the country/region; f) leads and ensures the effective coordination and operation of the country management team (along with the Program Officer and Finance Officer). 2. On Management: Programmatic work: a) is responsible for the planning, supervision, implementation, monitoring, documentation, administration and evaluation of the LWF/DWS program in accordance with LWF/DWS policies, priorities, procedures and guidelines; b) ensures that management systems in the country/region are strengthened to enable the smooth implementation of LWF programmatic work and facilitate learning and capacity building in the program; c) promotes partnership and collaboration with affected 2 4

4 populations and primary focus groups throughout the program cycle, as central to overall accountability; d) undertakes regular monitoring of program/project at sites in the country/region; e) makes proposals to LWF/DWS secretariat for any changes in the program, including new opportunities for service, program changes to better meet needs and facilitate transition/localization to respective local partners; f) ensures that timely, accurate and relevant reports are submitted according to agreements. Human Resources: g) acts as the direct supervisor of the country Program Officer and Finance Officer; h) develops staffing plans in accordance with LWF policies and procedures, and supervises all matters pertaining to LWF/DWS program personnel, both national and international; i) ensures that new staff are provided with thorough orientation to the LWF s priorities and guiding principles as a humanitarian organization, the LWF/DWS field program and the project to which they are assigned; j) monitors and addresses security matters and informs/advises the LWF/DWS secretariat. Develops and employs a security plan for all levels of field staff and visitors to the program; k) ensures that recruitment is gender-sensitive with the goal of gender balance within the staff, both in terms of numbers and levels of responsibility and ensuring that the skills of national staff are developed and utilized to the fullest extent possible. l) prioritizes staff development and continual learning for staff of the Country Program and, as applicable, implementing partners and ACT Alliance members. Fundraising and Finance: m) elaborates high-quality project proposals in line with formats of the funding partners and supervises the implementation of approved projects within the agreed budgets and subject to the availability of funds, including timely reporting; n) ensures the complementarity and close working relations of finance and program units; o) ensures efficient financial management of the program activities and administration, including effective internal control systems to promote financial accountability, and ensures that the financial transactions are conducted in accordance with the relevant priorities and LWF/DWS procedures; p) actively engages in negotiations with UN agencies, EU regional offices and other potential additional funding sources in order to develop a viable portfolio of projects and programs for LWF/DWS Jordan. 3. On Program: a) ensures all emergency response, refugee assistance and humanitarian interventions are undertaken in accordance with the LWF/DWS policies and guidelines, and with guidelines, policies and procedures of the ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance, specifically concerning the Code of Conduct and the Sphere Project and the 2010 HAP Standards; b) ensures that the different program approaches stated in the LWF/DWS Global Strategy be incorporated into the projects, programs and policies of the Program; 3 4

5 c) ensures that an integrated, rights-based empowerment approach is used in all interventions; d) addresses, monitors and documents environmentally sound project implementation in accordance with relevant LWF/DWS policies and guidelines and internationally agreed standards; e) mainstreams gender and implements gender-sensitive program measures; f) works in close collaboration with local partners based on mutual accountability, trust and respect; g) promotes accountability, especially to the affected population, in all LWF/DWS emergency and development responses. 4. On Relations: a) maintains a close working and consultative working relationship with the LWF/DWS Jerusalem Program, LWF Member Churches and other appropriate ecumenical and/or faith-based partners through frequent informal coordination and collaboration; b) plays an active role in the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance forums, ensuring participation in strategic discussions, and providing support where possible; c) maintains the requisite consultative relationships with the relevant governmental authorities, national organizations and coordinates contacts with voluntary agencies engaged in rendering assistance related to the program objectives of LWF/DWS; d) maintains close communication and cooperation with LWF s Related Agencies and their local and regional offices; e) fosters and maintains good coordination and collaboration with international and bilateral cooperating and co-financing partners, particularly with UN, governments and their agencies, and other international and national NGOs, and promotes the Principles of Partnership (PoP); f) carries out cooperation with relevant Department for Mission and Development (DMD) Area Secretary in the Geneva Secretariat on issues related to LWF Member Churches in the country/region. Special duties (as a permanent task) Fulfills any other such duties as may be assigned by the LWF/DWS Geneva Communion Office. ros/march