CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Samaritan's Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

The Agriculture Technician is responsible for all agriculture projects in the specified program area. This includes the procurement and distribution of seeds to vulnerable households as well as training beneficiaries in improved farming techniques. Responsibilities include supervising project staff, overseeing project implementation and management, program reporting, and working closely with government counterparts. The Agriculture Technician should demonstrate a willingness to work together for the improvement of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervising project staff:
o Recruit and train needed staff
o Develop work plans for staff
o Manage implementation of plans for staff and ensure objectives are met
o Work to develop staff capacity in relevant areas
· Overseeing project implementation:
o Closely monitor execution of project plans and supervise the implementation of all program activities.
o Manage project budgets and lead in ensuring that budgets are appropriately spent according to donor requirements
o Lead in monitoring the progress of project outputs, ensuring quality delivery on a continual basis
· Reporting:
o Prepare and submit weekly and monthly internal reports
o Prepare and submit donor reports as needed
· Working closely with NGO and government counterparts ensuring partnerships are developed with state ministries:
o Attend cluster coordination meetings
o When possible, engage relevant line ministry staff and work with local offices on information sharing and activity updates

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Field-level work experience, preferably in Africa.
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Able to be diplomatic in communications with all NGO, governmental, and community partners.
· Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in an ever changing environment.
· Must be culturally sensitive and respectful of church leaders from all denominations.
· Ability to speak or quickly learn Arabic and/or Dinka preferred.

5 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

How to apply:

To apply, visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/agriculture-technician-unity-state/jo... and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.