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Organization: Norwegian People's Aid
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 21 Nov 2014

NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID

SOUTH SUDAN PROGRAM

Advertisement For Project Coordinator-Emergency Preparedness

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a Non-Governmental International Organization involved in humanitarian, relief and long-term development cooperation in South Sudan.

NPA Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Program is engaged in assisting capacity building of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Local Non-governmental Organisations (LNGOs) and communities in Disaster Risk Reduction. FSL will also facilitate the implementation of community-based disaster risk reduction activities in Lakes State. NPA is looking for highly qualified, competent, proactive and self-driven South Sudanese for position of Project Coordinator for Emergency Preparedness, Based in the Field.

Purpose of The Position:

The Project Coordinator for Emergency Preparedness will be responsible for the overall planning and coordination of the components of Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building of South Sudanese structures within Food Security and Livelihood.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Initiate and facilitate discussions and planning processes within NPA to develop NPA’s Emergency Preparedness strategy.

· Preparing proposals using the required format issued by the supervisor in close cooperation with staff and counterparts.

· Coordinate the implementation of EP activities according to existing projects, program plans and priorities.

· Establishing appropriate implementation targets showing clear progress and evaluation indicators.

· Preparing accurate project budgets in line with donor and NPA requirements and ensuring timely delivery.

· Documentation of the projects activities including progress, evaluation reports (quarterly, bi-annual or otherwise specified), and suggestions on constraints within the projects.

· Supervision of other staff such as the project officers to ensure work is in accordance with the implementation plans.

· Responsible for accountability and transparency in the implementation of approved budgets; ensuring that all expenditures (imprest, salary/incentive payments and other monies) are presented in a timely and in proper order.

· Ensure that requirements for the project are purchased and expedited efficiently for project utilization.

· Assist in local partner identification, training and follow up.

· Do field based evaluations of local NGOs and CBOs involved in Emergency Preparedness and where feasible include them in DRR cooperation and capacity building activities.

· Coordinating with local NGOs and CBOs involved in Emergency Preparedness on plan, timely implementation, deliverable targets and financial accountability.

· Supervise and document in form of partner monitoring reports activities done by the partner organization

· Capacity building of local NGOs and CBOs involved in Emergency Preparedness through suitable training activities (workshops, seminars etc.) identified and recommended after conducting capacity assessment.

· Establish and supervise EP teams for community based DRR activities.

· Initiate capacity building of EP staff on Emergency Preparedness and Community Based participatory methodology by Organizing training and development of staff in collaboration with the appropriate line managers.

· Conduct staff performance appraisals in order to enhance employee productivity and development.

· Ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and in particular the HR policy through advising staff under his/her supervision and monitoring observance.

· Represent NPA or the program manager (FSL) in Emergency preparedness meetings, workshops and seminars in the project areas, more specifically in interagency coordination, food security coordination meetings at state and county levels and in all relevant meetings, briefings, and occasions State level.

· Liaise with the counterparts, collaborators, NGO’s and other organizations on Emergency preparedness issues and propose new approaches in order to improve impact and synergy.

· Liaison with and include Ministry of Social welfare and Humanitarian Affairs and Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) at all levels in planning and implementation of the activities.

· Facilitation and coordination of programmatic issues as needed.

· Be in-charge reporting on major organization activities and security issues to the relevant PMs and top management.

· Security follow up and dissemination of security information to field locations and Juba office.

· Manages the coordination office including supervision of the support staff.

· Recommend suitable Emergency Preparedness strategies for in consultation with the supervisor, field staff and counterparts.

· Gather relevant information on NPA Emergency Preparedness project issues and share with staff and counterparts.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

· Bachelor Degree or equivalent in social sciences, or development studies or Emergency preparedness.

· A specialized training diploma on Emergency preparedness or Disaster Risk Reduction ( DRR)

· At least 5 years’ experience of project work relevant to Emergency response and Disaster Risk Reduction in South Sudan or other similar countries.

· Proven ability to lead a larger technical team of staff.

· Good understanding of the Emergency preparedness & DRR issues, and ability to relate them with NPA’s Food Security and Livelihoods Program.

· Proven experience of working collaboratively and in coalition with other stakeholders to improve coordination and effectiveness of FSL programs.

· Strong Analytical skills, proven proposal writing skills and experience in project fund disbursement control and monitoring.

· Good communication (written and Verbal) skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills.

· Computer competency in MS Office or other relevant training, including database is essential.

· Fluency in English both written and spoken (working language) and Arabic is added advantage

How to apply:

Applications and CVs/Resume with active contacts and three professional referees and copies of academic transcripts should be submitted to: hr-sud@npaid.org and ayumeM@npaid.org ; cc: FSL@npaid.org

Hard Copies Applications and CVs/Resume can also be delivered to the NPA Juba Head Office, Off Airport Road, at Hai Jalaba, Juba South Sudan.

NPA-South Sudan Program is an equal opportunity employer**.**In making employment decisions it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.

Applications submitted after the end of business day on Friday 21^st /November/2014 will not be considered.