Lutheran World Federation Area Coordinator, Jonglei Jobs in South Sudan
Lutheran World Federation Area Coordinator, Jonglei Jobs in South Sudan
Basic PurposeThe Area Coordinator, Jonglei is responsible for the overall supervision and management of all LWF projects and related engagements in Jonglei State.
This entails overall responsibility for the effective and efficient management of LWF emergency, recovery/resilience building, and development operations in Jonglei State.
This shall entail management of human, financial, logistics and procurement, and administrative resources and functions of the project area.
The Area Coordinator is the primary representative of LWF in key coordination meetings with communities, NGO partners, government authorities and departments, and other coordination mechanisms in Jonglei State.
The Area Coordinator shall report to the Program Coordinator or the person designated by him or her under the overall leadership of the Country Representative.
The Area Coordinator shall maintain communication lines with other technical and support staff in the country office in Juba.
Required qualifications
Minimum of five years’ international experience managing large development and humanitarian projects with many staff in a reputable international organization.
Knowledge and Experience
Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, agriculture, disaster risk management, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Experience with related agencies or other NGOs managing projects financed by a variety of donors.
Demonstrated experience and skills in training facilitation, conducting assessments, baselines and evaluations using participatory methodologies; data analysis and interpretation.
Experience developing, resourcing and leading large budget, complex projects spanning multiple technical specialties.
Awareness of the general political, economic and development dynamics of the region in general and South Sudan in particular.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Experience in security management in a difficult context.
Proven experience and practical skills in developing winning concept notes and proposals and reports.
Sound understanding of project management cycle, humanitarian principles and standards including SPHERE, CHS and the Code of Conduct.
Computer literacy with full knowledge of office applications, internet and email.
Willingness to live/work and travel in remote locations with very basic conditions.
Commitment to train national staff and communities to increase their capacity for self-help and development.
Commitment to and demonstrated experience applying humanitarian and beneficiary safeguarding principles.
Language Skills
English - Excellent verbal and written skills.
Arabic skills would be an advantage.
LWF Core Skills
Analytical thinking
Achieving results
Accountability
Initiative
Leadership
Working effectively with others
LWF Functional Skills
Networking
Facilitation / Negotiation
Project management
People management
Capacity building/training
Stress management
Main duties
Program management
Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring & reporting and general administration of LWF projects in Jonglei in accordance with LWF policies and donor agreements and guidelines.
Lead, guide and support all Jonglei staff in their activities.
Facilitate the strategic formulation
and planning for future development and emergency projects, including identifying, replicating or scaling up best practices and lessons learned.
Develop new and innovative concept notes and proposals in line with developments and needs expressed on the ground, and share them with the Country Management Team for further discussions and agreement.
Oversee and manage the LWF community-based projects in accordance with LWF policies and donor guidelines, including the use of the Rights-Based Approach (RBA) and other internationally accepted standards [e.g. SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), Community Based Psychosocial Support (CBPS).
Coordination and accountability
Build effective networking/collaboration relations, communication and partnerships with partners, communities, NGOs and local and State level government and other stakeholders and protect LWF integrity and accountability.
Take prompt and appropriate action to resolve existing and anticipated problems and address the concerns and complaints of stakeholders. The Area Coordinator shall ensure the wellfunctioining of of a Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) suited to the local context.
Monitoring and reporting
Carryout regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes to ensure project funds, materials and equipment are utilized properly and verify progress and quality of work done.
Establish appropriate procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of planned project activities in accordance with project objectives and related indicators and ensure regular communication and reporting.
Ensure preparation of quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports for submission to LWF country management and donors.
Ensure periodic project reviews and lesson-learning exercises are conducted and documented.
Finance
Monitor closely project expenditures against the approved budgets
Ensure effective application of adequate internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensure satisfactory accountability of all project expenditures in line with LWF financial regulations.
In liaison with the Finance Officer, prepare and present timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for all projects. These shall correspond with approved monthly, quarterly and annual work plans.
Ensure timely submission of monthly cash projections, financial reports and support the finance officer to fulfil their functions in liaison with the country Finance Manager.
Human Resources
Recruit qualified project staff with the help of the HR Coordinator and senior management. The Area Coordinator shall design the job descriptions and manage the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision.
Maintain team work and an enabling working environment for field teams including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings.
Support the professional development of the team members and conduct regular performance appraisal of the team members.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Lutheran World Federation Area Coordinator, Jonglei Jobs in South Sudan
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