Position Title:
Country Manager – South Sudan
Organisation:
Amref Health Africa
Location:
South Sudan
Job Type:
Full-Time, Senior Leadership
Application Deadline:
1 August 2025
Date Posted:
17 July 2025
About Amref Health Africa – South Sudan
Amref Health Africa has worked in South Sudan since the 1970s. It started with a Primary Health Care Project to improve access to health services in rural areas. Over the years, Amref has continued to invest in health systems, including infrastructure and health worker training, across underserved areas.
About the Role
The Country Manager will lead Amref Health Africa’s operations in South Sudan. This is a senior role responsible for guiding the country team, ensuring quality project delivery, and growing the country programme. The role includes strategy development, risk management, donor engagement, and representing Amref to national and international stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in fragile and conflict-affected areas, particularly in health and humanitarian sectors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Guide strategic direction and delivery of country programmes.
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Support high-quality project implementation and adapt to fragile contexts.
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Represent South Sudan’s programme at Amref’s Senior Leadership Forum (SLF).
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Promote a learning culture and encourage collaboration with other Amref teams.
Operations and Risk Management
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Oversee budgets, work plans, and internal controls.
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Ensure compliance with Amref policies, donor requirements, and South Sudanese law.
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Lead internal risk assessments and ensure staff safety.
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Support internal cost recovery and manage operational systems.
Partnerships and Fundraising
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Strengthen partnerships with government, donors, NGOs, and private sector.
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Lead fundraising strategy and identify new opportunities.
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Drive proposal writing and market analysis.
Visibility and Advocacy
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Represent Amref in forums, donor meetings, and public events.
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Promote Amref’s work and maintain good external relationships.
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Manage issues that may affect Amref’s public image.
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Ensure knowledge and learning are shared internally and externally.
Qualifications and Experience
| Minimum Requirements |
|---|
| Master’s degree in Public Health or related field |
| Over 15 years of relevant experience |
| 6+ years in fragile/conflict settings |
| 8 years in leadership roles (2 years in senior management) |
| Strong understanding of the development sector in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Experience managing teams and building capacity in low-resource settings |
| Member of a professional body |
Skills and Competencies
| Essential | Preferred |
|---|---|
| Strategic thinker, strong communicator | Familiar with South Sudan’s national health policies |
| Strong leadership and integrity | Knowledge of Amref’s strategy and programmes |
| Cross-cultural communication | |
| Adaptable and innovative |
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