Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 12 Apr 2015
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the major and respected private organisations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns publically for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are ready to work on projects with great commitment in sometimes difficult conditions and fulfil the requirements listed below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Expert for Programme Coordination
Juba, South Sudan
The position is to be filled as quickly as possible and is on a fixed-term basis, initially until 31st December 2016. The job is based in Juba. Duty trips will be required, taking into account the security situation.
Aims and duties of the role
As Expert for Programme Coordination in the Country office, you will support the Country Director in the planning and implementation of the programmes and projects, as well as in the conceptual advancement of Welthungerhilfe engagement in the South Sudan.
Your most important duties:
- Identification, assessment and comment on new project ideas and co-financing possibilities
- Advice and support of the project leader and national employees in the developing of project applications, co-financing applications, project reports, etc.
- Ensuring the quality standards of project applications and reports
- Advice and support of the project leader in the organisation and implementation of a monitoring system, including impact monitoring and anchoring in the country programme
- Training and further education of national and, where applicable, deployed employees in project/impact monitoring
- Participation in coordination boards with other relevant organisations
As a qualified applicant you will possess the following:
- a university or polytechnical degree
- several years of project-relevant employment experience in co-financed projects of international (aid) organisations, ideally in crisis regions
- coordination and organisational skills, including when under considerable working pressure and difficult local conditions
- a high level of physical and mental resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
- good knowledge of project planning and implementation methods
- very good written and spoken English
We are offering you the opportunity to work as part of an exceptionally dedicated team and in a responsible field of activity. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and regular Rest&Recreation days.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by email to Carolin Möllenbeck by 12 April 2015, stating the reference ‘SSDN 6515’ (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de).