Monday, June 1, 2015

Programme Officer, Western Equatoria


Reference: 1050-14N09049
Location: Africa - South Sudan
Town/City: Western Equatoria
Application Deadline Date: 05-Jun-15
Category: Field Operations
Type: Fixed term, Full-time
International Role: Yes
Duration: 1-2 Years

JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Program Officers focus is support of World Vision South Sudans Western Equatoria Zonal Office in strategic integration of programming. The purpose of the position is to assist the Senior Program Officer Development in developing and coordinating proposals for multi-sectoral & multi-area relief, development and refugee response programs; liaising with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and program collaboration; providing overall coordination in planning, implementing, and reporting of assigned portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESL:

  • Work with field-based staff to develop concept papers and prepare proposals (including logical frameworks, draft budgets, budget narratives, and monitoring and evaluation plans) for major government, private and multi-lateral donors.
  • Work with field-based staff to prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports and donor updates as required.
  • Assist in preparation of the organizations operating plan and strategy.
  • Assist in development and implementation of systems that will support the organizations efforts to track information on project implementation, to store vital program documentation, and to gather and store information vital to communicating project impact and promote pro-active learning.
  • Assist in reviewing program progress to ensure donor compliance and program quality and discuss/initiate, where necessary, adjustments to original plans in close coordination with the Senior Program Officer, Program Development and Resources Acquisition Director, SOs and external donors, based on sound impact analysis of proposed change.
  • Provide program updates as needed to key WV support offices, the Regional Office, donors and partners.
  • Assist the Senior Program Officer with developing key relationships and partnerships with other INGOs, local NGOs and donors.
  • Assist in monitoring implementation, drafting reporting and signing of technical agreements with line ministries and other Government agencies.
  • Identify funding gaps and seek new funding to support the program as needed.
  • Assist the Senior Program Officer on monthly financial reviews and quarterly project implementation and financial reviews, and follow up on budget adjustments(amendment requests) where necessary, according to donor requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelors degree in a related field from accredited university.
  • At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context.
  • At least one year of field-based work in a similar, conflict-prone environment is required.
  • Experience developing programs and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Assistance, Economic Recovery & Livelihoods,
  • Education, Children in Emergencies, Water, Sanitation & Health (WASH), and Protection. Experience in working on resilience programming in fragile contexts preferred.
  • Experience negotiating with Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors.
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Development: Strong knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global and local contexts. Strong understanding of WVs current ministry and operations.
  • Strong networking skills.
  • Broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency funding requirements, systems and procedures.
  • Excellent skills in project design, budget preparation, evaluation and report writing.
  • Ability to independently develop log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and indicator tracking tables for projects and programs.
  • Understanding of World Visions Child wellbeing indicators, LEAP processes and templates.
  • Excellent English language communication skills (oral and written).
  • Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the development of written documents.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
  • Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
  • Written communication: expresses ideas, thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in writing using correct and appropriate grammar, structure and spelling.

  • Computer skills: demonstrates proficiency in computer applications including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and internet.
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