Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 50 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, food security & Livelihood and protection. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $110 million in programs, and approximately 2500 staff based in the various country offices, Head Quarter in Washington DC and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.
About the Country Program in South Sudan
Action Against Hunger has been operational in South Sudan since 2002 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Protection are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.
Action Against Hunger currently operates in 4 different regions with an anticipated 2023 yearly portfolio of 24Million USD of emergency and resilience building programs, research and innovation. We have a country team of about 200 staff working out of 5 field offices across South Sudan. Our main donors in South Sudan are USAID/ BHA, ECHO, GAC, SIDA, GFFO, UNICEF, and WFP and others.
Action Against Hunger in South Sudan seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Program Development and Quality Director to lead the development of the Country Strategy. This strategic leader will spearhead program design, secure funding, and champion Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices. Through collaborative leadership and capacity building, S/he will ensure efficient program design, strong partnerships, and adherence to global standards, ultimately contributing to a lasting reduction in child hunger in South Sudan. This role will be responsible for driving collaboration across various teams to ensure the strategy’s success. S/he will develop annual plans, report on results, and oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based programs that align with Action Against Hunger’s 2021-2025 International Strategic Plan. As a senior leader, the Program Development and Quality Director will play a crucial role in capacity building, coaching and mentorship. S/he will coach technical head of departments to maintain program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. Besides, S/he will represent Action Against Hunger in meetings with government officials, donors, partners, and other stakeholders. S/he will also play a key part in securing funding and ensuring project design aligns with the Country Strategy and humanitarian development Peace nexus principles. Working in collaboration with the Business Development Unit and the respective department heads, S/he will spearhead the design of high-quality programs. Simultaneously, S./he will closely collaborate with the Program Director of the Delivery Unit and the program manager to ensure the delivery of programs within budget, scope, and time.
Purpose: The Program Development and Quality Director spearheads the development impactful programs that address child hunger and undernutrition in South Sudan. This role champions towards ending hunger and translates ACF’s mission and vision into a strategic Country Plan aligned with South Sudan’s specific needs.
Engagement: The Program Development and Quality Director cultivates a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and high performance. This involves building capacity through mentorship and knowledge sharing, while forging strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders. A strong emphasis is placed on advocacy for child rights and influencing policy to create sustainable, locally driven solutions.
Delivery: In close collaboration with program leadership, the Director ensures the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality programs through meticulous design, robust monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes. This includes securing sustainable funding, implementing innovative approaches, and effectively communicating program impact to stakeholders. The goal is to contribute to a lasting reduction in child hunger and undernutrition through ACF’s interventions.
1. Strategic Program Leadership and Alignment:
2. Enhance program effectiveness and impact through robust quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning.
3. Building and manage High-Performing Program Team:
4. Resource Mobilization and Sustainable Partnerships:
4. Knowledge Management, Capacity Building, and Learning:
5. Lead strategic efforts to enhance program impact through advocacy, gender mainstreaming, visibility, and sustainability by strengthening policy influence and partnerships.
Human resources management and coaching of the technical and program teams
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. Expected to perform any duties as assigned by Line Manager.
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