Department: Program
Position: Livelihoods Program Manager
Contract duration: 8 Months with Possibility of Extension
Location: ACTED Wau Western Bahr Gazal State
Starting date: Immediately
Date of Issue:
I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED's (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable populations and bring hope to those in need of a better future. A progressive world must be a fairer world. ACTED is a humanitarian organization which intervenes in times of crises (emergency projects), either immediately after (rehabilitation projects), or in the short and long term (development projects), thus adopting an Link Relief Rehabilitation and Development approach. ACTED's Integrated intervention approach enable is to address the most crucial needs holistically.
ACTED is currently looking for qualified candidate to fill the position of Livelihood Program Manager in Wau.
II. Background of program:
ACTED opened its Sudan mission in 2004 in order to respond to the Darfur crisis. Following assessments, ACTED opened the Southern Sudan Mission in 2007. As of today, ACTED implements infrastructure rehabilitation, food security, and water and sanitation projects in two both West Darfur and Western Bahr el Ghazal States. The organization has operational offices in Khartoum, Geneina, Zalingei, and Wau.
In order to develop its Food Security and the wider livelihoods project, ACTED is looking to recruit a skilled and experienced candidate to fill the vacant position of Livelihood Officer. Reporting to the Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and development of the Livelihoods programs in the area of impact. He will also participate in appraisals and livelihoods strategy development.
III. Responsibilities:
The LPM is responsible for the implementation of a long term livelihood project, as detailed in specific proposals and according to ACTED's South Sudan Livelihood Strategy.
The LPM will be expected to ensure teamwork. S/he will ensure a cohesive, motivated and productive Livelihood Team. S/he is expected to have a general understanding of all the ACTED projects according to each proposal in order to ensure proper project management. To this end, s/he will be responsible for ensuring the adherence to the project requirements, respect to the project objectives and timelines, consideration of indicators in project implementation and steering the project towards the desired results as outlined in the individual project proposals.
:
1) Plan and schedule all the project activities within the deadline of the projects and according to the ACTED procedures, time frames and requirements laid down in relevant project proposals / intervention strategies.
2) Ensure participation of both the local administration and the beneficiaries in the project planning and implementation as well as plan and implement capacity building activities in line with project proposals.
3) Prepare regular reports and briefings for the Area Coordinator as well as Weekly Base Meeting and and assist in preparation of donor reports as necessary.
4) Work closely with ACTED's Monitoring and Evaluation Department in order to ensure clear monitoring, identify and apply the lessons learned.
5) Work closely with Community Mobilisation Team Leader to ensure that the community is well informed about the project objective
6) Management of the Livelihoods Team and ensuring that each member executes their roles effectively. Ensure that each member of the team has clear understanding of each project.
7) Ensure timely and concise reporting of the activities to the Coordination, through ACTED reporting formats.
8) Be able to identify needs which are not covered by the current project, develop responses and submit them to the Area Coordinator to assist in programming
9) Contribute to the elaboration of assessment forms, training manuals and visual materials when requested.
IV. Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
• University Graduates in Economics, Commerce. agriculture or Social Sciences
• At least 2 years experience in a similar position with wide livelihood program implementation background
• Previous experience in participatory methods including participatory rural appraisal.
• Skills and experience in team development and management
• Clear understanding of livelihoods needs in WBG as well as other states within S, Sudan
• Demonstrate strong inter-personal skills
• Self-driven, self-motivated and ability to work well under minimum supervision. Able to analyze and make appropriate decisions.
• Good Negotiation skills
• Ability to speak Arabic is an added advantage
V. Submission of application:
Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted no later than 17/01/2009 to the following address:
Nairobi.administration@acted.org with a copy to
wau@acted.org
ACTED is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates will be considered according to skills and competencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.