Location: South Sudan
Organization: Global Communities
Job Level: Senior-level
Description
Global Communities' mission is to be a catalyst for
long-lasting change in low-and moderate- income communities around the world,
helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions. Our
reputation is built on the strong relationships we have with the communities we
serve – engaging and involving them throughout the development process to keep
control and ownership in their hands.
Global Communities is seeking experienced applicants with
strong technical and managerial skills for an anticipated water and sanitation
program in Central and Western Equatoria. We anticipate a number of positions
that will be responsible for local implementation of the program and M&E.
The implementation positions will manage
and ensure the successful implementation of the program at the local level,
including managing staff, activities, and finances. S/he will serve as a
representative of the project, liaising with the government and other partners.
S/he will be responsible for the achievement of targeted results, and will
identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner
and manage appropriate project adjustments.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will
be responsible for the principle monitoring and evaluation activities for the
program. In particular, s/he will be responsible for: ensuring
consistent data collection and management; managing the data collection process
to include schedules, logistics and methodologies in coordination with data
collection teams and consultants; analyzing and interpreting qualitative and
quantitative data; reporting on activities, accomplishments and results for
USAID deliverables; and ensuring that lessons learned influence future program
selection, design and implementation.
Qualifications
- Minimum
eight (8) years of program management experience or M&E experience in
related technical areas.
- Experience
implementing WASH programs, with a particular focus on public-private
partnerships, behavior change communication, infrastructure, or governance
preferred.
- Ability
to write reports and procedure manuals, effectively present information,
and respond to questions from managers, counterparts, regional and HQ
Global Communities staff.
- Ability
to relate, motivate and work as a team player.
- Excellent
organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and
multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- University
degree in public administration, international development, international
management or other relevant field.
- Fluency
in written and spoken English is required.
- USAID
experience preferred.
Qualified South Sudanese nationals and individuals with
experience in post-conflict environments particularly encouraged to apply.
All interested individuals are encouraged to apply and
should submit their updated resumes and cover letters to the Water and
Sanitation (So. Sudan) job on the Global Communities’ website: http://www.globalcommunities.org/careers.
