Re-advertisement: DanChurchAid (DCA) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and experienced Country Director to lead our Country Programme in South Sudan

*Are you ready to lead a team of humanitarian and development experts managing an 18 million USD (116 million DKK) operation in a challenging yet impactful context?*

DanChurchAid (DCA) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and experienced **Country Director** to lead its Country Programme in South Sudan. Based in **Juba** with frequent travel to the field, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering DCA’s mission in a country facing immense challenges and opportunities.

**About the Role**

As Country Director, you will:

- Lead the **country management team**, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for **36 national and 10 international staff**.
- Drive the **strategic direction** of the programme, fostering synergy, quality, accountability, and innovation in its implementation.
- Manage **security risks**, monitoring and analysing the security landscape regularly.
- Build and nurture relationships with **donors**, stakeholders, and partners, identifying fundraising opportunities to support programme growth.

**South Sudan Context**

South Sudan, independent since 2011, faces ongoing internal conflict, severe flooding, ethnic tensions, and displacement, compounded by the recent Sudan conflict that has resulted in over 1 million refugees and returnees. Despite these challenges, DCA has been a key humanitarian actor since 2007, working in states like Upper Nile, Unity, and Jonglei through diverse programming to save lives, build resilience, and fight extreme inequalities.

**What We Do**

DCA’s programme includes:

- **Cash transfer programming** and **market support initiatives**.
- **Protection**, **gender equality**, and **peacebuilding** efforts.
- **Agroecology** and **economic inclusion** projects.
- **Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA)**, including explosive ordnance risk education.
- Engagement with key stakeholders, including donors, UN agencies, the ACT Alliance, and South Sudan NGO forums.

**What We’re Looking For**

We seek a leader with:

- **5+ years’ experience** in leadership and management at a Country Director or equivalent level.
- **10+ years’ experience** managing humanitarian and development programmes, ideally in challenging environments like South Sudan.
- Expertise in **fundraising**, donor relations, and innovative approaches.
- Strong understanding of **DCA programming areas**, including the Triple Nexus approach, gender mainstreaming, rights-based programming, and Core Humanitarian Standards.
- Experience working with **local partners** and managing **self-implemented interventions**.
- Cultural sensitivity, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).

**What We Offer**

We are committed to providing a competitive and supportive package to ensure your success and well-being:

- **Contract Details**: A **two-year contract** with the possibility of extension, starting **as soon as possible**, to include a thorough handover period at **DCA headquarters** in Copenhagen and in **South Sudan**.
- **Comprehensive Compensation Package**:
- Competitive, salary aligned with international NGO standards.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, life, and accident insurance.
- Free, fully furnished housing in South Sudan.
- Annual return flights for home leave.
- Six weeks of paid vacation annually to ensure work-life balance.
- An attractive Rest and Recuperation (R&R) package, including time off and associated travel allowances.
- **Living and Working Conditions**:
- Accommodation in Juba, suitable for expatriate staff.
- **Rest and Recuperation (R&R)** entitlements, reflecting the challenging nature of the South Sudan context.
- Support for travel and logistics, including round-trip flights for your annual leave.
- **Workplace Support**:
- A collaborative, inclusive, and empowering work environment with a focus on **staff welfare** and maintaining a **healthy work-life balance**.
- Ongoing **security management** and support to ensure a safe working environment in a volatile context.

By joining DCA, you will become part of a global team committed to meaningful impact in some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian and development challenges.

**The deadline** for applications 19th July 2026. 1st Interview and 2nd interview will be scheduled in early August, if you are selected for 2nd interview you shall make yourself available for a behavioural analysis approx. 30 min and feedback approx. 1 hour

*If you are indisposed for the interview process in early August, please indicate this in your motivation letter.*

Only applications uploaded through the recruitment system with motivation letter and CV will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information please visit our website, http://www.danchurchaid.org or