Reference: 1053-14N09049
Location: Africa - South Sudan
Town/City: Warrap State
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 Warrap Zonal Office in strategic integration of programming. The
purpose of the position is to assist the Senior Program Officer in developing
and coordinating proposals for multi-sectoral & multi-area relief, recovery
and development 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 monitoring 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 reviewing implementation, drafting reports 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, WASH, Children in Emergencies, 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.
