CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Action Against Hunger-USA
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Title: Field Coordinator

Location (Country & Base):Warrap, South Sudan

Contract duration:One Year

Start Date:February 22, 2015

You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

taking an active part in our dynamic team scaling up our response for conflict affected populations in South Sudan. You will play a key role in coordinating our life-saving programs in a difficult environment through developing & implementing the South Sudan country strategy at the field level.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Putting into action your strong understanding & experience of humanitarian principles in Warrap’s complex changing context
• Coordinating & monitoring planned project implementation, as well as identifying new needs & collaborating with the technical & support teams to develop project proposals for Warrap state.
• Liaising & conferring with provincial partners & other actors; building relationships with local authorities & community leaders in Warrap state as ACF’s senior representative in the area.
• Using your experience managing security in a highly insecure and changing environment to analyze, identify & mitigate potential security risks.
• leading an enthusiastic team of program & support staff who oversee ACF’s operations in the region.
• ensuring adherence to ACF policies & playing a key role in the professional development of all staff.

Does this description fit you?

You’re a seasoned Field Coordinator

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Political Science or another field related to humanitarian action. You have a sound understanding of ACF’s core program activities: nutrition, food security & livelihoods, & water, sanitation & hygiene.
• You have at least 3 years’ experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies. You are comfortable implementing security plans & familiar with all aspects of project cycle management.
• You are able to consolidate & polish contributions from a large, diverse team to ensure reports are comprehensive, coherent & compliant with donor requirements.

You can communicate & negotiate in difficult situations

• You have led teams where you need to coach others to adapt their communication style to suit colleagues from other cultures & professions. You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts.
• You can intuitively adapt how you explain & discuss context analysis, strategy, policies & procedures to suit different audiences - both verbally & in writing.
• You are an experienced negotiator & remain are calm & articulate under pressure. You’re able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.

Your work style builds trust & creative-thinking within your team

• You are able to diplomatically help your team handle difficult situations & then refocus their efforts on key project priorities.
• You encourage staff to share fresh ideas & enjoy integrating your team’s innovative ideas into new project proposals.

How to apply:

Apply online with cover letter and resume at https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/136/