Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Programme Officer – Private Sector Engagement Jobs in South Sudan
Key Responsibilities
In line with the direction set by South Sudan Country Strategy and the objectives of the capacity development plan, support and accompany CDoM to strengthen capacities and delivery in the overall technical thematic areas of the THRIVE Programme. This includes working with the partner staff to identify areas of learning and support required throughout the programme cycle.
Jointly responsible with partner staff for the effective implementation, monitoring, evaluation (including facilitating external evaluations) and reporting on market systems development, private sector engagement, social cohesion, peacebuilding and economic empowerment in line with jointly agreed standards (programme cycle management) and donor requirements.
Ensure that project planning and implementation is managed effectively and efficiently, on time and on budget ensuring delivery of high-quality assistance in with THRIVE Programme Goal, Theory of Change (ToC), Impact, Outcomes, Outputs and Activities ensuring delivery is done in accordance with acceptable quality standards, CTP project management procedures and donor requirements.
Lead CDoM staff on preparation and submission of different types of programme documents and reports, such as activity reports, assessment reports, sitreps, 5Ws reports, briefings etc, working together with CDoM Partner Staff and key stakeholders.
Invest in partners’ capacities, by jointly identifying needs, developing plans to strengthen capacities, identifying sources of support, and allocating resources. This can be through a facilitator or by direct provision of specific capacity-strengthening support.
Nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, including local government, national networks and other agencies working in in the THRIVE operational areas.
Effectively communicating with other project consortium teams and actively participating in consortium meetings/workshops as instructed
Play a leading role in the regular collection of programme field information, assessments, evaluations, and surveys and to contribute to maintaining appropriate M&E systems, tracking of programme activities, as well as improving coordination, learning, knowledge management systems, prioritization of needs and ensuring that this informs current and future programme development.
Promote, capture, and disseminate learning on the THRIVE Programme in support of media advocacy work for CTP in-country and HQ and document these in the form of case studies and community stories of change.
Job Specific Competencies
Education background in rural development, Agri-business, natural resources management, livelihoods, agriculture, community development and another related field.
At least 4 years of technical & practical implementing experience delivering quality programmes in South Sudan on social cohesion, peace building, governance, strong cash & market support experience; CBI, Market based approaches, Value Chain programming, private sector engagement, livelihoods and resilience building.
Ability to conduct quality risk and conflict analysis and integrate it into programme monitoring and strategy.
Experience of mainstreaming Gender, Protection mainstreaming, and Accountability in all projects and programmes.
Experience using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework.
A creative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills – and experience of integrating strong advocacy into programme strategy.
Experience in undertaking structured need assessment using household economic analysis, use of participatory community led approaches, Multisectoral Sectoral Need Assessment tools
Sound understanding of development and humanitarian quality standards e.g., Humanitarian Charter, LEGS, Do Harm Principles and Approach, CaLP, Market System Development, SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards, Protection mainstreaming, and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct.
Good knowledge and experience of working with and through partnership organisations.
Able and committed to working with and developing the capacity of local partners organisations/ National NGOs.
Ability to work both independently as well as part of a close-knit team; an ability to work towards institutional goals, and proven examples of delivery of tasks while operating under pressure.
Experience in budget development, project budget management and monitoring.
Fluent in written and spoken English and fluent in spoken Juba Arabic.
Ability to work and travel in insecure environments and to manage one’s own personal security and the security of partners.
Computer literacy i.e., familiar with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and knowledge of information and data base management.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Programme Officer – Private Sector Engagement Jobs in South Sudan
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