Caritas Luxembourg Cover Letter

Hello Mrs. Claudia PEREZ, I am THUO Nicholas and I am interested in the Head of Mission South Sudan position at Caritas Luxembourg. I am confident that I have the skills and experience required for this role, and I am eager to use my skills to help Caritas Luxembourg achieve its goals. I have more than 10 years of experience working in an international NGO or international organization, with substantial experience managing a large team/ being in a senior leadership role in a field location. I have excellent knowledge and skills in financial management, project management, and human resource management. I have also worked in conflict and post-conflict contexts, preferably in the areas of rural development, livelihood security and nutrition. I have excellent English skills: reading, speaking, listening and writing. French is desirable. I have a track record in effectively motivating a program team and creating relationships with government partners. Experience in managing the EU-funded and UN-funded projects desirable. Good negotiation and communication skills. Commitment to working with diverse local communities and cultures; respect for local culture and traditional beliefs. Willingness to travel to project field sites in remote areas. Excellent soft skills and ability to be a good team player; track record in effectively motivating a program team and creating relationships with government partners. In my role as Head of Mission South Sudan, I would be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Caritas Luxembourg South Sudan programme and monitoring the implementation of the South Sudan Country Strategy. I would also provide technical guidance, including project cycle management, M&E and budget management, for the overall management and administration of the programme, following Caritas Luxembourg’s policies and regulations. I would also supervise budgeting and monthly budget monitoring for the South Sudan programme, and office; ensuring funds are used in line with Caritas Luxembourg and donor policies and procedures, and according to the plans and objectives. I would also be responsible for directly managing the Programme Coordinator and Resource Manager, and overseeing all Caritas Luxembourg staff in South Sudan to ensure they receive adequate support. Additionally, I would serve as the ultimate decision-maker in South Sudan for matters of staff and asset security; ensuring the rollout, implementation and updating of the Local Security Plan. I am confident that I have the skills and experience required for this role, and I am eager to use my skills to help Caritas Luxembourg achieve its goals. I am committed to working with diverse local communities and cultures, and I am willing to travel to project field sites in remote areas. I am a good team player with excellent soft skills, and I am confident that I can effectively motivate a program team and create relationships with government partners. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, THUO Nicholas