SOUTH SUDAN – PROGRAM COORDINATOR (H/F) – JUBA

Desired start date: 15/11/2021

Duration of the mission: 1 year, renewable

Location: Juba, South Sudan, with travels to the bases

ABOUT THE MISSION

Information about the mission and program

SI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, and developed activities in emergency and post emergency context, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Its expertise in running emergency WaSH intervention is highly acknowledged by all WaSH actors and donors. Furthermore, SI is implementing longer-term WASH and FSL activities in multiple locations.

In 2021, the coordination base is in Juba, and there are 3 field basis.

SI’s current strategic axis are:

1. Preparedness and response to acute multi-sectorial needs, with an integrated approach
2. Improvement of the basic services and livelihood opportunities through multi-sectorial/integrated programs to increase resilience via mid-term projects

Estimated budget: USD 2,5 to 3 million.

Staff:

• 9 international
• 30 national

To learn more about the South Sudan mission, please click here.

ABOUT THE JOB

Contribute to the development of SI strategy, guarantee quality of the implementation and coordinate the project cycle in the mission.

Specific objectives

• Strategic orientation
• Quality programming
• Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring
• Reporting / communication / representation
• Personnel management

Priorities for the next 2/3 months:

• Ensure new proposals are in line with the 2022 country strategy
• Emphasize program development and expansion, targeting diversified donors
• Ensure the projects ending in 2021 are fully implemented and according to the requirements
• Maintain and increase involvement of SI in WASH, FSL, S/NFI Clusters

YOUR PROFILE

Education & experiences expected

• Sound understanding in project cycle management (specifically MEAL and project development)
• Ability to lead the process of program development
• Coordination among internal departments to ensure quality and timely implementation
• Strong networking skill with external entities (donors, clusters, other NGOs)
• Capacity to develop rapid understanding of country humanitarian context
• Good analytical skills and proactive, solution-oriented approach to work
• Experience in protracted crisis context (being able to switch between short/medium/long term solutions)
• Capacity to cope with change/flexibility
• Diplomacy
• Capacity-building and training abilities and experience
• Team player

Language

• Bilingual in English.
• Arabic is an asset.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position
According to experience, starting from EUR 2640 gross per month (base salary EUR 2400 = + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 700.

SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI).

In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.

Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package, which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions

In Juba, the living conditions are good, and the Admin coordinator shares a guest house with other international colleagues.

COVID 19 :

Solidarités International recommends vaccination against Covid-19, using WHO approved vaccines. If possible, the vaccination should be done before departure in order to reduce the logistical constraints once on the ground.