Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Oct 2019
DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Programme Coordinator. The position is a one-year position with the possibility of extension based on performance and donor funding. Duty station will be Juba with frequent travels to field locations.
DCA is working with local partners in South Sudan to assist the poorest of the poor with a focus on protection, combating hunger, working for peace and conflict mitigation and the safe removal of explosive remnants of war (EWR).
In DCA we strive to secure high-quality standards for both our programme and support staff. The aim for our staff is to maintain a smooth running of the DCA Office with accountability, professionalism and staff welfare as a priority; creating an efficient, open and inspiring work environment for all.
The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for leading Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) Team under the supervision of the Programme Manager - including coordinating reporting and proposal development processes, development and key programmatic activities, including monitoring and evaluation processes. The position is based in Juba with some field travel.
Key responsibilities
- The PC’s responsibility is to continue the development of a high-quality proposals.
- Develop a comprehensive MEAL framework and maintain a database of annual project outputs.
- Ensure high quality M&E systems and facilitate lessons learning among partners.
- Assume role of CHS Focal Point for the South Sudan Country Office to ensure programme quality and accountability Diversify the donor base and mobilize resources through high-quality proposals.
- Represent DCA’s programs with relevant donors and coordination forums.
- Engage in the strategic development of the country programme and ensure learnings and synergies between DCA programs in country and globally.
Your profile
- 5 years of experience in project development, grants and programme management, and/or M&E;
- Experience working with ECHO, EU, USAID, DANIDA, DFID an advantage;
- Experience in cash transfer programming an advantage;
- Experience in humanitarian mine action an added advantage;
- Prior experience in South Sudan or other complex emergency context an advantage;
- Proven background in drafting successful humanitarian / resilience / mine action proposals;
Master’s degree in relevant field
Ability to travel to field locations in South Sudan,
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrable advanced knowledge in statistics, especially design of sampling approaches for surveys.
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken strong writing skills in English, including previous proposal and report writing experience is required.
DCA offers
a one-year contract with the possibility of extension. Competitive salary and benefits. Comprehensive insurance, 6 weeks annual leave, regular R&R and paid roundtrips. Accommodation in Juba will be provided.
How to apply:
How to apply
Please upload your CV and motivation letter no later than 11th of October 2019, by using the following link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies/programme-coordinator-harp-south-sudan Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates are scheduled between 21 – 23rd of October 2019. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written test prior to the interview. Interviews may take place by Skype.
For further information please contact Ms Anne Kobaek, Country Director South Sudan email anko@dca.dk. Or Mr Mugove Chakurira, Programme Manager South Sudan mkch@dca.dk
DCA promotes equal opportunity in terms of gender, race/ethnicity and belief and encourages all qualified and interested candidates to apply.
Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding
Policy.
About Us
DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 15 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action team. The mine action team is self-implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian nongovernmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org