Business & Administration South Sudan

Area Communication Officer

Posted: August, 2017

The successful applicant will provide a frequent and detailed flow of information from the East Africa region (especially from South Sudan) to the wider MAF community in order to ensure MAF I Resource Groups receive accurate, detail and timely information to support fundraising, maintain existing relationships with donors, as well as to support and encourage prayers and potential recruits. To create awareness of the work of the programme globally and within the MAF I community. Build and maintain relationships with programme staff and partner organisations for on- going sharing of stories and imagery.

Responsibility is to ensure a reliable flow of information for the benefit of the wider MAF community by:

• Gathering and making available to the world-wide MAFI community on an on-going basis stories about the work MAF and our partner are involved in, especially information about how this work is having a positive impact on the people of East Africa. This material will include case studies, partner quotes, operational information, images and video.
• Dealing with requests for content/bespoke material from the MAF Resourcing Groups.
• Offering help, support, training and cover for volunteer communications officers in Uganda, Kenya and
  Tanzania, as required.
• Helping mentor suitable locally employed staff who may be recruited to do communication work.
• Overseeing the preparation of the regular (at least bi-weekly) South Sudan Newsshare document containing information on the programme’s activities, items for prayer and staff news.
• Providing regular short news items, prayer material, and web/social media updates. The Area Communications Officer will be expected to drive social media activity in South Sudan and to maintain content for the South Sudan website.
• Providing essential stories and material to meet the reporting requirements for key projects – including aircraft reports for donor-funded aircraft.
• Visiting MAF’s partner organisations in the field and their beneficiaries on a regular basis to conduct face-to- face interviews to gather human interest case studies and partner information to illustrate the impact of MAF’s work within the country (in consultation with the Programme Managers and the MAFI Communication Manager). Build and strengthen relationships with key partners in East Africa especially in the area of communications.
• Keeping in regular contact with the MAFI Communication Hub including regular catch up with the MAFI Communications Manager.

To support the wider activities of the programme/region by :

•  Co-ordinating, in the event of disaster response/crisis/emergency situations within the East Africa region, the gathering of information, stories, imagery and film on a daily basis, and ensure immediate availability for the wider MAF community.
•  Assisting with in-country Press Releases as directed and required by the Programme Manager.
•  Facilitating media interviews or TV crew visits and supporting key MAF personnel in any media engagement.
•  Working closely with MAFI Communication Hub to assist with research and photographic assignments.
•  Helping maintain image databases for imagery and digital assets which can be used by MAFI family.
•  Assisting with any graphic design/marketing needs as requested by East Africa programmers and MAFI Communications Manager.

To participate in the spiritual life of MAF by:

• Attending corporate daily prayer meetings to hear about the work of MAF and to spend time in prayer and worship with other staff members
• Participating in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the team
• Demonstrating commitment to the vision, purpose, values and beliefs of MAF
• Actively working and living in accordance with the evangelical Christian beliefs of MAF Maintaining your own spiritual development
• Other reasonable responsibilities as may be required by your line manager

This role will be accountable to the MAF I Communication Manager but with day- to day interaction and in- programme tasking coming from the South Sudan Programme Manager. Also liaison with other East Africa Programme Managers and senior operations staff as necessary.

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications:
Completed Secondary Education Minimum of two years of experience in a communication-based role – ideally in a mission/NGO. Fundraising training Qualification in Journalism would be considered an asset.

Job Related Experience:

• Experience in gathering, organising and presenting information in an informative manner
• Story-writing skills as well as working/delivering to a written brief
• Ability to take well composed, good quality photographs
• Experience in shooting and editing video
• Mature thinker and ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively and sensitively
• Proficient skills in Microsoft applications

Experience of working in a charity/fundraising environment, PR and media handling, particularly in response to emergency coverage, experience of working in a developing country, and mentoring/training skills would be considered assets.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proactive, independent and flexible
• Good at building and maintaining relationships
• Able to understand and embrace cultural differences
  Website content creation
• Committed and mature evangelical Christian, able to demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Statement of Faith and willing to proactively take part in MAF events and meetings (eg: prayer meetings)
• Able to describe these beliefs and values to others so as to represent MAF as a Christian mission organisation
• Flexibility towards others and circumstances
• Able to travel as tasked by line manager, sometimes at short notice

Experience in handling social media/digital engagement and graphic design and marketing skills would be considered assets.

Business & Administration South Sudan

Deputy Program Manager

Posted: August, 2017

Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Programme manager, the Deputy Program Manager will act as a deputy for the Program Manager during his(her) absence and to represent the PM at key meetings as necessary.

In addition they will ensure all operational activities in the programme are carried out within the approved annual budget by monitoring internal control systems and taking corrective action where necessary. They will also ensure that all operational activities of the programme are well coordinated by managing the heads of other departments within the
program.

The post holder should have previous management experience ideally in an aviation or cross cultural environment and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

Business & Administration Australia (Arnhem Land)

Building Maintenance Assistant, Arnhem Land

Posted: August, 2017

The Building Maintenance Assistant Is responsible to the Building and Facilities Maintenance Manager in Arnhem Land for property maintenance.

Specifically the job holder will coordinate and carry out construction and property maintenance as scheduled or directed, arrange and oversee and direct any contractors or local tradesman required to support the maintenance activities ensuring compliance with plans and specifications and that proper techniques are used, ensure all properties and work carried out on them comply with local codes of practices, MAF standards and any legislative requirements, manage other maintenance personnel and volunteers as required, supervise the erection of new buildings where requested and maintain all MAF tools and equipment which are used for property construction or maintenance.

Applicants must possess a building trade qualifications and licences and ideally have 2 years of licensed building trade experience.

Business & Administration Australasia

Education Support & Child Safety Officer

Posted: August, 2017

With over 300 children of our international staff families we are now looking to recruit an Education support and Child safety Officer, based in Australasia. The role will require the job holder to support families by providing advice and assistance on all educational matters and oversee child safety matters including policy setting and standards, training, and support to programs.

The post holder will be required to support families during significant times of transition.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and hold an appropriate level teacher certification with experience in delivering teaching through nontraditional methods. Knowledge of safeguarding principles and policies as well as teaching in a cross cultural and multilingual teaching environment are essential.

Business & Administration Uganda

Finance Manager

Posted: August, 2017

A finance manager is sought to monitor and protect the financial and legal health of the programme and support other finance departments in the East Africa Region as appropriate.

The post holder will oversee the work of the Uganda finance department and other finance teams (as appropriate). They will be required to manage financial risk and fulfil the requirements of regulating authorities, together with participating in the leadership of the programme.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIM or equivalent). They will have experience in managing a finance team, managing relationships with auditors, bankers and lawyers.

They will have experience in accounting systems and internal control procedures, preparing budgets and accounts and have the ability to research and assimilate laws and regulations and evaluate their impact.

Business & Administration Papua New Guinea

HR Manager

Posted: August, 2017

The post-holder will be a Human Resources professional with proven management experience to support the Programm, leadership team and program staff, providing general human resources advice and support.

Other duties will include;

• Managing the workforce planning and HR database,
• Managing the recruitment and induction activities of the programme,
• Developing and overseeing performance management including discipline and grievance, coordination and development of staff support and well-being,
• Advising and supporting the leadership on all HR related matters and continually implementing HR innovations ensuring compliance within all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will be able to significantly demonstrate experience in a similar role and have good negotiation skills, cross cultural experience, the ability to quickly establish credibility with stakeholders, excellent spoken and written English and a willingness to travel.

Business & Administration Australia (Arnhem Land)

Quality, Safety, & Security Manager

Posted: August, 2017

The Quality, Safety, & Security Manager will be responsible for maintaining the Quality and Safety Management System (QMS) and ensuring the effective running of the Quality and Safety Management Systems within the Arnhem Land Program.

They will also assist the MAFI Security manager by carrying out Aviation Security Training and managing the local Aviation Security Program and being the local representative for the Drug and Alcohol Management Programme.

The role may involve leading a small team of part time quality and safety officers or representatives. All candidates will need to demonstrate good verbal, numerical and logical reasoning and a mechanical aptitude would be helpful.

Business & Administration South Sudan

Security Manager

Posted: August, 2017

A Security Manager is sought to provide security oversight to the MAF South Sudan Program. To ensure physical security is maintained at all compounds and provide the program
management team with up to date, contextual and verifiable security information.

They will provide security oversight to all MAF compounds and facilities along with oversight of and technical support to all programme security communications, including CCTV, HF, VHF, mobiles, VOIP phones and Wi-Fi devices.

In addition the post holder will brief all staff using the security contingency plan.

The successful applicant will have national security accreditation, ideally with an information technology qualification and security team experience.

Business & Administration South Sudan

Deputy Director of Maintenance

Posted: August, 2017

Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Director of Maintenance based in Kenya, the position holder will ensure the airworthiness and serviceability of aircraft based in South Sudan. They will ensure all required maintenance, mandatory modifications and Airworthiness Directives are accomplished in a timely manner; that all defect rectification is carried out or deferred appropriately, and that a Certificate of Release to Service is issued after inspection.

In addition, they will manage the efficient and effective use of resources, such as arranging cost effective contracts for the accomplishment of required maintenance activities, recommending changes to documented processes and procedures and maintaining optimum coordination between the maintenance service provider and the Flight Operations department in Juba.

The post-holder should have experience in aviation maintenance or flight operations, tracking and scheduling maintenance tasks and an aptitude for verbal, mechanical and numerical reasoning.

Business & Administration Papua New Guinea

Finance Manager

Posted: August, 2017

This person will be responsible for providing effective financial management including budgeting, reporting, performance monitoring and providing year end accounts for audit.

Other duties will include providing financial feedback to the Programme Manager and to departmental managers regarding the performance of their departments.

The role would suit a qualified accountant who is experienced in financial management, using MS Excel and financial software packages.

Candidates will need to have a CPA PNG approved qualification in order to work in the country. MAF Recruitment can advise further on this.

This Posting is CRITICAL

Business & Administration South Sudan

Ground Operations Manager

Posted: August, 2017

The person recruited for this role will be accountable to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for managing the ground operations teams to ensure efficient and effective operational task delivery.

Duties will include ensuring that ground operations staff are trained and equipped to conduct all relevant operations, organizing, communicating and monitoring the ground ops team’s daily work, ensure the team comply with all policies and procedures (particularly Safety and Security) and maintain high standards of delivery and customer service at all times They will be required to undertake regular team meetings, conduct performance reviews of the ground ops team and liaise with the relevant internal or external departments or organisations to ensure efficient and effective task delivery.

In addition to this they will be responsible for ensuring the Ground Operations team deliver all relevant aircraft and pilot support tasks.

The post-holder will be educated to at least secondary school level and will have practical work and experience in measurements and maintain standards with previous experience in managing staff. They will have a good knowledge of aircraft and aviation activities appropriate to the role, together with a good level of communication in English.

Business & Administration Australia (Arnhem Land)

Personal Assistant to the Program Manager

Posted: August, 2017

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide support to the program and members of the leadership team. In conjunction with the Program Manager and International Communications Manager, the role holder will be responsible for ensuring all internal and external communications presents a professional image that enhances relationships between management & staff, and MAF and clients & donors.

The jobholder will work and take the lead with voluntary teams to co-ordinate MAF Arnhem Land Events. They will need to co-ordinate the logistics of visitors and at times visiting teams. They will also provide general administrative assistance to the management leadership team as necessary. There will be some ‘gap filling’ roles such as flight officer to a limited extent and a high degree of flexibility will be required.

The successful candidate will need have previous experience as a PA with skills in planning and facilitation of meetings & conferences, working knowledge of MS software, travel arranging and providing assistance in the applications of funding and reporting.

The successful candidate will have exceptional written and spoken English skills, strong attention to detail, be highly organised and proactive, and have extensive administration experience and IT skills

Business & Administration Timor-Leste

Program Manager

Posted: August, 2017

Timor-Leste is a Southeast Asian nation occupying half the island of Timor and is ringed by coral reefs teeming with marine life. MAF is strategically placed to be able to provide support to the country and its peoples, and we are in need of a Programme Manager to assist us in achieving our vision for Timor-Leste.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree or equivalent level, with professional relevant experience in team management and/or project management. They will have experience working in a developing country, as well as experience in the aviation industry. Cross cultural experience is essential.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that MAF activities have an impact in the places of highest needs, continuing to develop partnerships with service users’ and ensuring that operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Business & Administration South Sudan

Deputy Program Manager (short-term)

Posted: August, 2017

Based in Juba, South Sudan and accountable to the Programme manager, the Deputy Program Manager will act as a deputy for the Program Manager during his(her) absence and to represent the PM at key meetings as necessary.

In addition they will ensure all operational activities in the programme are carried out within the approved annual budget by monitoring internal control systems and taking corrective action where necessary. They will also ensure that all operational activities of the programme are well coordinated by managing the heads of other departments within the program.

The post holder should have previous management experience ideally in an aviation or cross cultural environment and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.