South Sudan: Project Manager - Food Security and Livelihoods

Apr 19, 2016 | CARE
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CARE is seeking a talented Project Manager - Food Security and Livelihoods who will be responsibility for overall management and technical operations of the Dutch Consortium NGOs SSJHR (South Sudan Joint Humanitarian Response) project to ensure that tasks are completed and project objectives are successfully met. The Program Manager will lead planning and implementation of project overseeing all aspects (programmatic, financial, administrative, personnel).  This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the annual work plans preparation, identifying external technical support needs, ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project implementation and the Monitoring and Evaluation systems are being used to provide timely management information. Ensure that all project resources are being used efficiently, effectively and transparently towards meeting project objectives. Organize project implementation meetings with project staff to follow-up on project progress, recommend as required corrective measures to address problem areas.

The position will be based in Panyagor, in Jonglei State and requires regular visits to the other project locations.

Responsibilities
  • Program quality and implementation
  • People management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
  • Representation, liaison and coordination
  • New program development
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Food Security, Resilience Development or relevant field;
  • 5 years’ experience in the Food Security sector applied in emergency response operations and/or resilience settings;
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing and directly supervising staff;
  • Experience working in conflict settings / insecure environments;
  • Demonstrated ability to live and work in challenging environment;
  • Operational experience and track record of success at community and field level;
  • Knowledge and in particular interest in South Sudan and/or East Africa;
  • Operational skills in Project/Program management;
  • Leadership, negotiation, facilitation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills;
  • Strong managerial and coordination skills, with good relationship management skills including ability to coordinate working with diverse teams;
  • Experience in providing support to partners and in particular senior Government Officials;
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly complex organizational context;
  • An understanding of inclusive community involvement in the delivery of services;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse group of people;
  • Excellent writing skills, especially in the preparation of official documents and reports;
  • Good organizational and planning skills with attention to details;
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written English).