American Refugee Committee International Positions in South Sudan

American Refugee Committee International Emergency Health Project Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Emergency Health Project coordinator is responsible for the implementation and overall technical support and management of cholera response in the greater Kapoeta South and East.

It is imperative that this position closely monitor set milestones, and work with both ARC staff and other partners to ensure beneficiary receive quality services

Project coordinator will be working under the supervision of the County Coordinator and in collaboration with ARC field staff. The position will be based in Kapoeta State, South Sudan.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Emergency Health Project coordinator will lead the Emergency Response Team responding to cholera outbreak in Kapoeta South and East.
He/ She will work within the respective team to oversee program implementation and support the management of the Response Teams.
He/ She will be responsible for all project cycle management - involved primarily in program implementation , but also ensuring program reporting

He / She will support colleagues in ensuring that project activity design and delivery are consistent with ARC programming principles and approaches, draw on relevant best practices and lessons learned, enable beneficiaries to attain their rights and are compliant with donor regulations.

Identify quality gaps and work with ARC and other partners to define a strategy to address these.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Degree in Public Health, MD, Nursing and/or health-related field at a minimum with clinical experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

At least experience in managing emergency health response in a developing country (Africa – South Sudan highly valued), experience in supervising staff, project activities and project cycle management with an international organization.

Demonstrated leadership capacity and experience in project cycle management with an international organization

Experience in analytical and conceptual skills in report writing, program management, project planning, budget management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members.
Good work experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development.
Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR and donor compliance.
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc)

Behaviors & Abilities

Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations

Highly motivated hands-on self-starter, ability to work independently, open to constructive feedback and has ability to respond accordingly

Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise

Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation

Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Cultural and gender sensitivity essential

How to Apply

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Closing date: 19 May 2017