The Carter Center: Senior Country Representative, Overseas Operations (South Sudan)
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About The Position
The Senior Country Representative (SCR) of South Sudan reports directly to the Vice President, Overseas Operations and acts as technical advisor with guidance from Program Director(s) and the Vice President for Health Programs of The Carter Center. The SCR will support The Carter Center's assistance to the South Sudan Ministry of Health Guinea Worm Eradication Program, Trachoma Control Program, River Blindness and Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Program and other programs as needed. Technical guidance is provided by Program Director(s) and their designees. The SCR assists in strategic planning and implementation of TCC-assisted program initiatives in South Sudan and ensures that the interests and resources of TCC are properly represented and managed. The SCR assists in implementing TCC program policies and procedures and draft plans of action and budgets specific to South Sudan. The SCR works with all parties at the national, regional and local levels, with the United Nations organizations, e.g., World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), bilateral donors, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as others to advance TCC programs. The SCR will be responsible for overseeing the safety and security of all staff, assets, and program activities within the country program. This includes developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing security protocols to ensure compliance with organizational standards and responding to security risks in a timely manner. This position is stationed in Juba, South Sudan with travel in and around South Sudan. The SCR position is an unaccompanied assignment scheduled for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
