We are currently looking for a Country Representative to lead our South Sudan mission, based in Juba
Position:                                      Country Representative
Contract duration:                  Until September 2026
Location :                                     Juba, South Sudan
Starting Date :                           September 2025
Application Deadline :           27 June 2025

COUNTRY PROFILE

South Sudan has faced protracted crisis since gaining independence in 2011, marked by cycles of conflict, political instability, economic volatility, and recurring climate shocks, such as flooding and drought. Humanitarian needs remain vast and complex, driven by displacement, food insecurity, and limited access to basic services. Humanitarian assistance continues to be a lifeline for millions across the country.
IMPACT, through REACH, has been active in South Sudan since 2012, providing timely and reliable data to support humanitarian planning and coordination. The South Sudan team delivers data and analysis that inform both rapid response and long-term resilience efforts. Our work plays a critical role in shaping evidence-based decision-making within one of the most challenging humanitarian contexts in the world.

FUNCTIONS

Under the management of IMPACT’s Regional Coordinator in Geneva, the Country Representative is responsible for representing IMPACT and managing and developing IMPACT’s programmes in South Sudan. S/he leads the IMPACT team to achieve program excellence and ensure the highest level of impact and accountability, while ensuring compliance to IMPACT guidelines, policies and standards across the mission. The CR is in regular contact with HQ, ensuring that organizational risks are promptly and clearly communicated to the Regional Coordinator, the Director of Country Programmes and Operations, and other relevant HQ Senior Management. S/he will promote organizational vision and core values across the mission and will actively link with HQ to contribute to the implementation of IMPACT’s global strategies. In his/her mission, the Country Representative will be hosted by Acted and will fall under the direct responsibility and management of Acted’s Country Director for all Administrative, Security, Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide by Acted’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations, and, in coordination with Acted, will ensure that all IMPACT staff abide by them.

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic qualifications: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Development Studies, or similar).
• Management experience: Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO at field level. Track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity with aid system: Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
  Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
• Years of work experience: At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Research skills: Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines in complex environment.
• Level of independence: A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
  Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required.
• Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 4’740 CHF and 4’800 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 500 USD. NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in hardship places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
  Private pension fund, health insurance, and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• This is not a family duty station.
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered.
• R&R after 3 months in country (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
  Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 23kg and 100kg, depending on the length of the contract.
• Annual leave of 36 days per year.
• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’ HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training.
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant).
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• IMPACT and ACTED prioritize the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application using the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In case you encounter challenges using the application form, please contact us via [email protected]