Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Jan 2016
Cordaid
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underdevelopment keep families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid
Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem, Cordaid Bond zonder Naam and Cordaid
Microkrediet.
For the office in Malakal, South Sudan, Cordaid is looking for a
Project Coordinator – PRO ACT / LRRD
Introduction
Cordaid focuses its work in South Sudan on both disaster response and recovery (in disaster-affected areas) and longer-term development programs (in areas where this is possible during the current crisis), and on lobby and advocacy activities on the above topics.
Presently, Cordaid has received a grant from EU under Pro-Resilience Action (PRO-ACT also known as LRRD approach under food security in Upper Nile state of the country. Cordaid is therefore currently looking for a Project Coordinator.
Position and responsibility
The position holder primary focus is to manage and coordinate implementation of the approved proposal with the project team based in Malakal and in partnership with a local NGO partner in Upper Nile State. Her/his main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Management and Project Implementation
Lead timely project planning, implementation and reporting of project activities.
Collaborate with program manager in CO and thematic experts in HQ to ensure all information is tracked according to project needs and donor requirements.
Lead the generation regular reports/project updates for sharing both internally and externally; Regularly communicate with the team and engage team members in key decision making,
Manage project team comprising of programme, finance, logistics and administration based in the filed location.
Partnership, Representation and Coordination, and Aquisition
Represent CORDAID (as delegated by CD / PM) at the state level relevant UN bodies, state government, INGO on food security and DRR focused coordination forums at Malakal.
Lead project delivery planning with implementing partner keeping in mind the capacity and ability to deliver and partnership relations including financial aspects of the grant.
Support partner NGO’s capacity building for quality project implementations and coordinate all DRR and Food Security activities with other NGOs and actors in the areas, seeking possible synergies and to avoid duplication.
Explore potential areas for collaboration with UN bodies and INGOs , discuss coordination and synergy and contribute in writing proposals for DRR and FS resource mobilization in the country.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Program Development
Lead on developing and implementing baseline survey for the project in consultation with PM DRR/FS.
Lead on developing proper monitoring system and tools based on identified OVIs and means of verification in project log frame and ensure its implementation by project team and partner organization.
Contribute to the strengthening and maintaining of appropriate project tracking and knowledge management systems for all activities.
Identify program areas for improvement and work with the Country Director, DRR/FS PM and other program managers to design appropriate solutions.
Provide regular monitoring and technical support for implementing partners.
Disaster Risk Reduction/Food security technical support
Provide programmatic and technical leadership for disaster risk reduction and food security projects in Upper Nile as appropriate.
Support in expansion and growth of DRR & FS programming in South Sudan.
Identify public, non-profit and private organizations for cross learning for the development and implementation of disaster resilience and food security project.
Support development of small business development, agro-enterprise, micro-finance/banking, and/or livelihoods development.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Agricultural economics, international development, disaster risk management or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum seven years’ experience working within international development, including direct experience in fragile and post conflict environments in a developing country.
Demonstrated ability managing grants and projects, including project design, proposal development, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
At least 5 years’ experience working with disaster risk reduction, climate change adaption and resilience building programs and/or projects. Experience in community managed/based disaster risk reduction, farmers field schools and pastoral field school approaches is an asset.
Proven track record for leading the development of high quality documents for internal and external communications including donor reports.
Proven track record of donor contract management and good awareness of EU donor contract management requirements.
Demonstrated experience exploring, managing and strengthening partnerships.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills – innovative thinker.
Experience developing and leading trainings, workshops, evaluations, etc.
Ability to create a team environment and coordinate with other departments.
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, respond quickly to requests.
Excellent communication (English), inter-personal and problem solving skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Specifics of duty station
The person will be based in Malakal at the Cordaid South Sudan offices. He/she will report to the Cordaid PM (DRR/FS) in Juba, and work closely with the state coordinator and also with other project teams based in Malakal and managers colleagues based in South Sudan.
Contract information
The contract period is for one year as soon as possible but not later than 16 February 2016 with the intention to extend for a longer period. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution and a holiday allowance.
How to apply:
Further information & how to apply
For additional information, please contact Arvind Das, Country Director, Cordaid South Sudan,
Phone: +211 (0) 923-165-753.
Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded before 4 January 2016.
An assessment might be part of the procedure.
Please note that we accept applications through our website only: https://www.cordaid.org/en/about-us/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/international/57096/ , and click on the ‘apply’ button.