National Surge Coordinator

Job Title: National Surge Coordinator

Function: Programmes

Job Group Surge Support

Duty Station: South Sudan

Line Manager: Programme Manager

Line Management Responsibility: International Protection Coordinator

Position Type: Short-term Deployment (1 month)

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

NP SOUTH SUDAN OVERVIEW

NP has been implementing protection and peacebuilding projects in South Sudan since 2010. The programme currently encompasses four field locations across four states, providing emergency protection, social cohesion, and violence prevention among communities affected by conflict.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To strengthen NP's surge response capacity, NP is recruiting a Surge Coordinator to lead, manage, and coordinate surge team deployments in support of emerging operational needs and punctual programme demands. This will be during a critical 1-month period in December 2026.

The primary objective of the Surge Coordinator is to provide operational management and streamline activities support. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring resources needed are deployed, resolving logistical bottlenecks and ensuring field delivery standards are met safely and efficiently.

Current or previous NP employees are encouraged to apply.

COMMITMENT TO NP PRINCIPLES

All staff are expected to embody and actively work towards NP’s core principles in all aspects of their work:

1. Nonviolence in our approach, language, and actions.
2. Direct Action when engaging meaningfully with mandate goals.
3. Radical Connection through fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive relationships with communities, partners, and colleagues.
4. Process-oriented by abiding by NP's values, policies, and the Global Employee Handbook.
5. Independence by maintaining integrity in judgment and conduct.
6. Nonpartisanship by acting without bias or partisan influence.
7. Redemption and Healing by contributing to environments where accountability and growth are possible.
8. Pluriversality by embracing and protecting the diversity of all people NP works with and for.

KEY OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:

• On-Site Operations: Deploy immediately to targeted field locations to establish operational presence and oversee local surge activities. Prioritize resources and staffing.

• Field Coordination: Serve as the primary on-the-ground link between field operations and headquarters, streamlining communication and reporting.

• Resource Deployment: Manage the physical arrival, onboarding, and scheduling of short-term staff, equipment, or materials at the deployment site. Maintains teamwork and an enabling working environment for field teams, including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings.

• Logistics & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve immediate field bottlenecks (e.g., supply chain delays, or space constraints) in real time.

• Monitoring & Site Compliance: Conduct daily site assessments to track progress milestones, resource utilization, and compliance with safety or organizational protocols.

• Handover & Closeout: Securely document field activities, log lessons learned, and execute a comprehensive handover to permanent staff before contract conclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience

• • 3-5 years 'experience in managing emergency or rapid-response operations.

• • Experience leading multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.

• Field Readiness

• • Proven track record of working effectively in decentralized, fast-paced, or high-stress environments away from a central office.

• Language

• • Professional proficiency in English

• • Preference to speakers of any local language

• Skills & Competencies

• • Crisis Management: Exceptional decisive problem-solving skills under pressure with minimal immediate supervision.

• • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse local teams and build immediate rapport with site stakeholders.

TRAVEL & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Deployment: 100% international travel to a field-based setting for the full duration of the 1-month contract.

• Environment: Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced, and potentially resource-constrained environments with minimal infrastructure.
• Schedule: Expectation to work extended hours, including weekends, to maximize impact during the compressed 1-month timeline.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This field position may include challenging living conditions, limited access to amenities, and potentially unstable security situations. The post holder must be prepared to live in basic or non-traditional accommodation, which may include shared housing, camps, or field-based settings. Willingness and ability to travel regularly to insecure regions is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

NP recognises that applicants may use AI tools when preparing CVs and cover letters. We ask candidates to use these tools responsibly and to ensure their application remains truthful, specific, and reflective of their own experience and motivation. Applications are reviewed by members of our team, not only automated systems, and we value clear, authentic applications that help us understand the candidate behind the documents.

• We strongly encourage applicants to carefully review the job description before submitting their application and ensure they meet the essential requirements.

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website, detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The closing date for applications is: Monday 9th of November 2026.

• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.

• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants are considered solely on merit, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, partner communities, and all stakeholders. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment through our Code of Conduct, complete the appropriate safeguarding training, and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism-finance checks. NP participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and may request information from previous employers regarding findings of, or ongoing investigations into, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. By applying, candidates acknowledge and accept these recruitment procedures.

No Fee Waiver:

We never request payment at any stage of the recruitment process and only communicate through official corporate accounts and platforms. Any request for payment is likely fraudulent. Please verify vacancies through our official website.