Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 15 Jan 2014
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan, Somalia and implementing a variety of health-related projects.
CCM has just been granted a project focused on the support of primary health services in Awerial & Yirol East Counties (Lakes State).
Closing date:15/01/2014 Location: Awerial & Yirol East Counties (Lakes State) - South Sudan with short periods in Juba and State Capital (80% field based, 20% Juba based). Contract duration: 12 months (possible extension) Start date: 15st February 2014
Job description
The State Coordinator is responsible of the whole supervision of a wide programme meant at enforcing maternal and child health and nutrition service provision in 2 counties of Lakes State. The State Coordinator shall ensure proper harmonization of project activities, through close coordination, supervision and collaboration with the Project Managers appointed to each county. In particular: 1) He/she ensures the management of the project budget, including cash flow, monthly fund requests, budget amendments, narrative report and revision of financial report; 2) He/she supervises the administration and the project procurement, following the organization and donor guidelines. 3) He/she is responsible of the supervision and coordination of regional human resources appointed to the project, including the project managers; 4) He/she revises periodic official reports according to donor guidelines to be submitted to the Country Representative and Desk Officer for editing and final approval; 5) He/she monitors the proper implementation of the project, according to the workplan; 6) He/she ensures the development of new project proposals through assessment and data collection according to CCM strategy; 7) He/she manages liaisons with the main institutional and/or international actors in the assigned area and ensures a constant support to all concerned stakeholders; 8) He/she will attend meetings with local representatives of South Sudan State Government and local concerned authorities, as well as other stakeholders, whenever required; 9) He/she ensures the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Country Representative on achievements, projects activities, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs; 10) He/she will be involved in visibility actions taken locally and at HQ level;
Requirements • Relevant academic background University degree in any of the following: - Medicine, Political Sciences, Development Economics, Engineering. - Nursing/midwifery degree with relevant management experience will be also considered. - Post-graduate qualification in Development Cooperation or related fields is an asset. • Experience in relevant Health sectors (e.g. Public health, Reproductive health, Health System Management) will constitute an added value. • Minimum 2-3 years experience in less developed countries and/or emergency projects. • Proven high level skills in program coordination, management and supervision; • Good administration skills with proven experience in budget management and basic accounting; • Previous experience and understanding of South Sudan is advisable; • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; • Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and availability to stay in a remote context; • Proven leadership, problem solving and organizational skills with flexibility and patience; • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, • Fluency of both written and spoken English; • Knowledge of the Italian language is advisable;
How to apply:
Please send motivation letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 4 pages) with references to recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org. Please indicate the vacancy reference in the email subject. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information on the organization, please visit the website at www.ccm-italia.org