Food Security and Livelihood Project Officer Job Vacancy at World Vision South Sudan

Position Title:    Food Security and Livelihood Project Officer    Application Deadline Date:    24 Aug 2012
Position Location:    Malakal    Position Start Date:    01 Sep 2012
Region:    Africa\East Africa    Position End Date:    31 Aug 2013
Requisition Category:    International    Recruitment Priority:    Need Immediately
Country Name:    Sudan    Program/Office Name:    WV South Sudan
City/Province:    Malakal    Employee Type:    Contract
Job Grade Level:    11 IIPP    Recruitment Status:    Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post?    Non-family - Staff only       
        Requisition Num:    2012AFEHNYI-8VULDH


PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will provide leadership in the development, planning, management and monitoring of the Food Security and Livelihoods program for World Vision South Sudan. The holder shall design, document, coordinate and sustain the management of livelihoods program activities for WV South Sudan. The position entails providing timely assistance in relief and development situation & and timely response to field requirement


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Undertake the formulation, development and planning of programme goals and objectives of Food Security and Livelihoods sector
        Undertake the conceptualization, innovation planning and management of programs /projects as well as the transfer of knowledge and skills.
        Prepare programme documentation for Annual Operation Plan, ensuring consistency with objectives and goals
        Develop quarterly work (action) plans for the Food Security and Livelihood's sector, ensuring objectives and targets are achieved.
        Guide and supervise staff identifying training needs and providing on the job training
        Provide leadership for World Vision’s activities relating to partner organizations and UN agencies.
        Provide information and support to the field staff
        Provide recommendations for the setting of policy within the Food Security and Livelihood's Sector.
        Support counterpart authorities and partner NGO in activities related to Food Security and Livelihood's in World vision area of operation
        Conduct periodic programme reviews with counter parts and other partners. Identify problems or alternative causes of action to accelerate/ improve programme delivery.
        Coordinate with operations logistics staff on supplies to the field for Food Security and Livelihood's related activities. Certify all requisition for the sector and approve financial disbursement within approved authorization level.
        Provide information and leadership in the on-going financial assessment of the sector. Verify spending and ensure proper expenditure within agreed upon objectives and other programme budget allotment.
        Coordinate sectoral programme activities with other sector to contribute to the achievement of overall agency objective.
        Work closely with the communication /information officer on material and strategies to support the programme
        Write programme reports as required by senior management, donors and partners etc. Contribute to the annual report and Operations Budget on the Food Security and Livelihood's Sector.
        Facilitate the monitoring and /or creation of all submissions to the major donors. Ensure adequate knowledge of all proposals and their current status.
        Tracking of all proposals and reporting to the concerned parties. Communication with partnership offices on proposal and follow-up.
        Assist WV with log term strategies and goals. Assisting with expansion of relief activities to transitional development, ensuring sustainability of programmes
        Coordinate the development of the Food Security and Livelihood's sector in conjunction with local authorities and WV field staff.
        Make recommendations on programme/project activity feasibility and management; linkages with other sectors, reprogramming and adjustments, external technical assistance and resource requirements.
        Coordinate and monitor the activities and progress of Food Security and Livelihood's sector and field staff implementing the programmes/project.
        Undertake active participation and senior leadership in management structure.
        Handle reporting requirement in a timely manner. Reports must be produced in strict accordance with specific donor guidelines
        Assist the programme department in maintaining good and active communications relating to the Food Security and Livelihoods sector
        Presentation on on-going funding proposal and grants on a regular basis
        Liaise with other NGOs and UN agencies on emergency and development activities and areas for WV collaboration



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

        REQUIRED:
        A degree/Advanced degree in Agriculture or Social sciences field
        A minimum of 5 years experience in the related field of which 2 years must have been with a non-profit organisation
        Strong ability in written and spoken English
        Excellent analytical/problem -solving skills
        Ability to Build capacity during the tenure of contract
        Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills.
        Good computer skills.
        Ability to work with minimum supervision
        Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts, harsh environments with limited resources
        Good organisational and time management skills
        Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission statement ethos
        Must have a clear understanding of the working relationship with major donors, namely: USAID, CIDA, DFID, AUSAID, etc

        PREFERRED:
        Fluency in Arabic will be an advantage
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/B4DF53F8FBFD64EC88257A300060D48E?OpenDocument