Country Director (South Sudan)

COUNTRY DIRECTOR SOUTH SUDAN

Oxfam in Africa

The Role

The Country Director will lead and implement Oxfam's Global Strategy in South Sudan, providing strategic vision and direction across humanitarian response, long-term development, advocacy, and policy influence. This role is responsible for the overall strategic management of the country program, ensuring the quality, impact, and continuous improvement of all programming, alongside sound financial and human resource management in line with Oxfam policies and standards.

The Country Director will oversee the Country Leadership Team, manage staff, budgets, and programs, and ensure that all operations align with Oxfam’s policies and compliance requirements, including Code of Conduct, Security, Health and Safety, and local legislation. Acting as Oxfam’s key representative, this role builds and strengthens influential networks, maintains critical donor relationships, and represents Oxfam at high levels with government, UN agencies, NGOs, local partners, and the media. Furthermore, the Country Director ensures robust systems to manage South Sudan's security, financial, brand, and administrative risks effectively.  

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic leader, deeply committed to Oxfam’s values and the success of its programs. With exceptional analytical skills, the ideal candidate can adapt to shifting contexts, think strategically beyond the country level, and act within regional and global frameworks. The Country Director will have an extensive senior leadership experience in delivering high-quality programs, humanitarian response, and influencing strategies; whether directly or through partnerships; in complex settings.

The candidate will have a proven record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams, along with strong experience managing security, risk, and legal compliance in an INGO environment. They possess a deep understanding of humanitarian contexts and principles, as well as the ability to “think politically”, recognizing motivations, power dynamics, and pressures faced by colleagues, partners, and decision-makers.

Demonstrated success in high-level representation with partners, government, private sector, media, and donors is essential, as well as expertise in negotiating humanitarian access, advocacy, and maximizing diverse funding sources. A commitment to gender equity and advancing the interests of marginalized communities is paramount. Proficiency in IT and an understanding of technology’s potential to further INGO goals are important, along with excellent English communication skills. Prior experience in South Sudan is preferred.

What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to use your leadership and strategic expertise to drive humanitarian, development, and social justice efforts in South Sudan. At Oxfam, we value inclusivity, feminist leadership, and collaboration. As Country Director, you will shape impactful programs, advance advocacy, and influence policies to foster community resilience and sustainable development in one of the world’s most challenging contexts.

Why join us.

At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package based on a 40-hour work week.

How to apply

If you are passionate about leading a Team and have the ability to meet the challenges involved, we’d love to hear from you! Please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job Profile. Your application will be assessed based on both cover letter and CV.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam in Africa (OiA) is a continental platform overseeing country offices in Africa and working with civil society organizations, academics, governments, and private sector, to create a more equal Africa by challenging power structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. In doing so, Oxfam in Africa provides dynamic thought leadership and a space to collaborate with its partners. Oxfam in Africa plays a leading role in supporting and empowering local communities, promoting gender equality, advocating for policy changes, and building the capacity of local civil society organizations.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedure.

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