Country Representative for South Sudan, based in Juba

IMPACT Initiatives seeks a Country Representative in Juba, South Sudan to lead their mission focused on humanitarian data and decision-making.

• *Position: Country Representative
• *Contract duration: Until September 2027
• *Location: Juba, South Sudan
• *Starting Date: September 2026
• *Application Deadline: 31 August 2026.

• 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. Any previous experience in South Sudan would be an asset.
• 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.

• For this position, salary between 4’620 CHF and 4’680 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.