NGO Assistant Program Manager Job

World Concern in South Sudan
 

World Concern has been present in South Sudan since 2005 and currently has offices in Juba, and Warrap and Western Bahr el Ghazal States. 

Current programming in South Sudan is aimed at helping communities to become self-reliant, attain food security and alleviate poverty. 

The Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Recovery (SEAR) program aims at fostering sustainable reintegration and economic development of returnees and their host communities in the larger Gogrial area of Warrap State. 

This is planned through improved access to food through enhanced food production and increased access to affordable financial services and productive assets.

Job Description
 

Position: Assistant Program Manager, Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Recovery (SEAR) Program
 

Start Date: As soon as Possible

General Position Summary

The SEAR program operates in the counties of Gogrial West and Gogrial East in Warrap State. 

Reporting to the SEAR Program Manager, the SEAR Assistant Program Manager (APM) is responsible for the oversight of assessments, program coordination and development, overall implementation of activities and supervisory and managerial responsibility of program staff in the Gogrial East area of the program. 

The APM will be expected to provide leadership in the achievement of the program objectives and quality programming by ensuring innovativeness in the implementation of the program, robust community participation, coordination with other development activities carried out by World Concern in the region, and with other agencies including the UN, local government, private sector, and local and international NGOs.  

The various SEAR program objectives include development of agricultural skills and production techniques, development of fisheries programs, value-added product development, establishment and growth of microfinance groups, business development training, and a vocational training program.  

Responsibilities of the APM will include both the development and enhancement of ongoing programming and the initiation of new interventions.

Essential Job Functions

The main function of this position will include leadership and presentation, program management, team management and supervision, and communication and organizational learning.

Leadership and Representation

Provide leadership and direction to staff and other stakeholders on all aspects of the program.

Communicate program goals and objectives to key team members, beneficiaries, local and central government, and other agencies operating in the program area.

Convey information and ideas and effectively coordinate the program activities to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.

Participate in State level sector and cluster coordination activities and meetings.

Participate in the Country Management Team meetings and activities.

Program Management

In a participatory manner, develop and implement work plans with clear indicators, expected outputs and timeframes.

Coordinate with program, finance, administrative, and logistics staff at all levels to ensure program systems are in compliance with World Concern policies and procedures and donor requirements.

Ensure program implementation is on time, on target and on-budget using effective program tracking systems.

Work with other relevant World Concern departments to create, enforce, and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources and prudent management of World Concern assets.

Implement and model World Concern’ organizational culture and economic development strategy among the staff and the beneficiaries.

Develop collaborative relationships among World Concern, communities, the local private sector, local government and the relevant UN agencies.

Ensure World Concern remains accountable to the local government, the donors, and the beneficiaries

Team Management and Staff Supervision

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

Promote stewardship and accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback through regular performance reviews.

Support the program team members to attain optimal results through adequate orientation on their jobs as well as providing them with the necessary information, tools and other resources to enable them perform their work as expected.

Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Working closely with the Program Manager and the Programs Coordinator, provide regular clear security information to enable the staff to make decisions that enhances their personal safety and security.

Communication and Organizational Learning

Construct an atmosphere where the program team have a positive approach to their work, and embrace challenges as opportunities to innovate.

Write and submit timely, informative, high quality and comprehensive reports to WCDO relevant government authorities and donors using approved standards and formats.

Ensure documentation and synthesizing of lessons learnt during program implementation, and develop methods of their integration to on-going and future program activities to help the organization become increasingly more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities served.

With the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, develop ME protocols for the project and ensure that observations made from ME exercises are communicated to the staff and the recommendations made are integrated in on-going activities and in future program design and plans.

Knowledge and Experience

Relevant social science, business, or international development degree.

5 years’ experience managing economic development programs in a relief and development setting. Specifically, experience with saving-led microfinance, value chain analysis and development is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to implement a complex program, manage a range of staff and develop their capacities.

Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and constructively with local government officers and other partners.

Experience in highly volatile security situations and a commitment to team safety. Able to strictly follow security protocols.

Commitment to the principles of participatory team management and participatory, community-oriented development.

Prior experience living overseas in conflict or post conflict zone and ability to work comfortably in the South Sudan cultural environment.

Fluency in written and spoken English required. Arabic language skills preferred.

Able to communicate in a manner that is confident and clear, yet diplomatic, enabling him/her to forge positive working relationships with donors and other stakeholders.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

This unaccompanied position will be based in Lietnhom, Gogrial East County, South Sudan with travel to other locations within the Gogrial East and Gogrial West Counties. 

The person will be required to reside in a World Concern Camp and must be able to work in an environment with energy, transportation and communication challenges.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV and a one-page cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the above position by email to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by 11th June, 2012.  

Only e-mail applications sent before the deadline will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.