South Sudan: Humanitarian and Accountability Officer, Response, World Vision South Sudan

This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Humanitarian and Accountability Officer, Response, World Vision SouthSudan willlead the implementation of humanitarian accountability principles and practices in the South Sudan Office and build the team capacity in accountability. The position will oversee the maintenance and further development of mechanisms that allow communities to voice their opinions and feedback so as to help ensure that the program is appropriate, well-targeted, and meets the satisfaction of beneficiaries. The candidate will report to the Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DME) Coordinator and work with field staff. He/she will also work in close collaboration with operations and technical advisors to ensure accountability systems are developed and implemented.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Oversee IPA activities based on I-PAF framework, focusing on the 4 quad models of information provision, participation, consultation, and feedback and complaints.

· Provide extensive capacity building to HEA/ Grants and TD staff on IPA systems and international standards, including Hap, RCCC, SPHERE, Good Enough Guide etc.

· Coordinate, consolidate and document lessons learned and best practices and share with relevant stakeholders.

· Develop/ improve, contextualize and disseminate community based IPA tools and guidelines in coordination with field and sector staff.

· Provide technical support to all HEA and Grants sectors on IPA mainstreaming including IPA assessments, IPA strategies, stakeholder mapping and system evaluation.

· Provide leadership in developing and implementing internal accountability mechanisms, including staff participation, consultation, information provision and feedback and complaints mechanisms.

· Participate in preparation of periodical internal and external reports to ensure they are in line with IPA standards.

· Foster participatory planning an implementation of accountability activities by training and involving community members, partners and other primary groups in accountability activities.

· Foster an environment of innovation and creativity in community participation and consultation in program implementation across all sectors (eg Child participation initiatives and other cross –cutting topics.)

· Participate and provide technical support in the recruitment of AM&E staff.

· Participate in coordination meetings and other information sharing for a as requested by AM & E Manager.

· Facilitate and ensure timely dissemination and feedback of available IPA information to appropriate to users.

· Develop relationships with other agencies and relevant service providers to improve IPA programming.

· Professionally document and pro-actively share resources developed and learning with WVI, partners and other relevant agencies.

· Identify, and together with WV senior management address specific accountability issues.

· Work closely with Programs Teams to raise funds and support for IPA activities and initiatives in line with the AM&E business model.

· Develop and roll out effective community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with TD and HEA/Grants Ministry staff.

· Other duties as assigned. Collaboration/ Representation.

· Participate in inter-agency meetings (such as HAP, Sphere, etc) related to quality and accountability, and share resources, tools, and experience in accountability with other agencies.

· Ensure accountability plans are developed and well coordinated with project staff and technical advisors. Management.

· Provide technical oversight on accountability staff as well as technical guidance to field-based staff and volunteers.

· Recruit, train and mentor staff on their roles, accountability standards, technical guidelines, and work plans as necessary.

· Track and manage work plans and budgets to ensure activities are on target and on time.

· Contribute to program reports and any other requested activity reports.

· Work with Programs to ensure that accountability staff and functions are included in grant budgets and that donors willing to fund accountability interventions are identified and funding pursued.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in social science, international development, or a related field.

· 3-5 years experience in working with INGOs with relevant community development/training and capacity building focus;

· At least 2 years project management experience;

· At least 2 years experience in a relief program or undertaking relief activities;

· Experience in training, community consultation, and systems development;

· Experience in facilitating focus group discussions with local communities and reporting.

· At a minimum, understand and be able to convey to others the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, HAP-I Standard, and Sphere Standards;

· Ability to communicate and work with earthquake affected communities with professionalism, compassion, and as a representative of the organization;

· Ability and experience in mainstreaming processes within operations;

· Ability to learn new concepts and train others in those concepts;

· Strong facilitation and communication skills;

· Good computer skills, preferably of all Microsoft Office applications;

· Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues;

· Ability to work in a cross-cultural context with people of various backgrounds; and

· Modeling of accountable practices through personal actions and approaches to program management.

· Commitment to WVI’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in South Sudan, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full descriptionand apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.