Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The role

Solidarity with South Sudan is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the Executive Director in the overall management, coordination, and performance of the institution, with a focus on project implementation, day-to-day operations, and financial and resource management.

What you'll do

• Drive implementation of SwSS's strategy, annual plans, projects, and Board-approved priorities
• Oversee project implementation across all locations
• Provide management oversight of finance, HR, administration, procurement, logistics, assets, and other support functions
• Ensure timely provision and coordination of accurate and complete programme, operational and financial inputs required for donor reporting and compliance
• Support the Fundraising Director in donor engagement and resource mobilization

What it takes

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, International Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, Finance or a related field
• At least 9 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 6 years in a senior management or leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in managing or providing senior oversight of multiple donor-funded projects/programmes
• Strong knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM)
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating operations across multiple locations
• Experience operating in complex, fragile or resource-constrained environments, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa

What you'll bring

How to apply

Apply directly on Solidarity with South Sudan's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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