Governmental capacity building Advisor
Sudan (the) - Juba
CONTEXT
The Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern sub – Project (LESP) is a 5 year EUR 3,55 million project funded by the European Union since 1st January 2007. It is implemented in South Sudan by VSF Belgium in partnership with the Government of Southern Sudan Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (GoSS MARF). Following an end of phase evaluation it was recommended that a specialist Policy Advisor (PA) with special skills in policy and capacity development be recruited to support MARF in order to further strengthen the sustainability of the project.
ROLE
The LESP PA will provide policy support to GoSS MARF in the implementation of an effective and sustainable Livestock Epidemio-surveillance System in Southern Sudan. He / she will work closely with the LESP Technical Advisor whose role will focus on the veterinary technical aspects of epidemio-surveillance.
This will involve:
- providing strategic support on sustainability of the disease surveillance system to MARF
- ensuring that MARF is supported in capacity assessment and addressing policy and strategic challenges of the epidemio-surveillance sector in line with agreed time frames and lobbying for the necessary financial, human and other resources for animal disease surveillance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities involve actively supporting MARF by integrating the assistance within MARF to define adequate policies and strategies for an effective and sustainable Epidemio-surveillance system, including appropriate budgeting and planning for animal health at GoSS and state levels.
Special focus will be on:
Improving the links between the MARF headquarters and state veterinary units for more effective service delivery.
Performance management and monitoring implementation of policy decisions in line with set bench marks and time frame.
Supporting policy development for the integration of community animal health workers into the livestock disease surveillance system in order to secure a constant veterinary presence on the field.
Planning and establishment of the animal disease surveillance system, in line with the results of the current mission on the assessment and prioritization of important animal diseases.
Support MARF in lobbying for financial resources and proper budgeting for a sustainable Epidemio-surveillance System.
Ensuring sustainability of LESP and the planning and setting aside of resources by MARF to achieve this.
Develop constructive relations with the local partners, the donor and other institutions
Knowledge management.
Essential or MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Masters in Development studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
Knowledge and experience
At least 10 years experience at management level preferably in the domain of public sector support, including policies, planning and budgets.
Excellent managerial and coordination skills
Working experience of working with international agencies .
Excellent report writing skills.
Excellent knowledge of policy development and guidance.
Experience and expertise with institutional and capacity assessment, policy analysis and planning including in decentralized set ups.
Working experience in Sudan desirable.
Skills
Financial and budgeting, formulation and tracking
Diplomacy, leaderships and facilitation
Vulnerability and stakeholder analysis
Training
Manage and motivate a (multicultural) team
Organizational, planning and coordination
Communication, reporting and presentation,
Ability to prepare and present technical material to audiences at all levels
Problem analysis and ability to identify and propose solutions to challenges
Computer & IT
Attitudes
Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF - B
Display intercultural sensitivity
Respect in dealing with others
Willingness to travel and work in remote field locations
Team player
Self Motivated and positive outlook
Conflict sensitivity
DESIRABLE requirements
Knowledge of Arabic
The position is unaccompanied. The vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. There is no restriction on nationality for this position. Attractive remuneration is offered in line with expectations for such a high profile position. Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. For more information: www.veterinairessansfrontieres.be.
CONTEXT
The Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern sub – Project (LESP) is a 5 year EUR 3,55 million project funded by the European Union since 1st January 2007. It is implemented in South Sudan by VSF Belgium in partnership with the Government of Southern Sudan Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (GoSS MARF). Following an end of phase evaluation it was recommended that a specialist Policy Advisor (PA) with special skills in policy and capacity development be recruited to support MARF in order to further strengthen the sustainability of the project.
ROLE
The LESP PA will provide policy support to GoSS MARF in the implementation of an effective and sustainable Livestock Epidemio-surveillance System in Southern Sudan. He / she will work closely with the LESP Technical Advisor whose role will focus on the veterinary technical aspects of epidemio-surveillance.
This will involve:
- providing strategic support on sustainability of the disease surveillance system to MARF
- ensuring that MARF is supported in capacity assessment and addressing policy and strategic challenges of the epidemio-surveillance sector in line with agreed time frames and lobbying for the necessary financial, human and other resources for animal disease surveillance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities involve actively supporting MARF by integrating the assistance within MARF to define adequate policies and strategies for an effective and sustainable Epidemio-surveillance system, including appropriate budgeting and planning for animal health at GoSS and state levels.
Special focus will be on:
Improving the links between the MARF headquarters and state veterinary units for more effective service delivery.
Performance management and monitoring implementation of policy decisions in line with set bench marks and time frame.
Supporting policy development for the integration of community animal health workers into the livestock disease surveillance system in order to secure a constant veterinary presence on the field.
Planning and establishment of the animal disease surveillance system, in line with the results of the current mission on the assessment and prioritization of important animal diseases.
Support MARF in lobbying for financial resources and proper budgeting for a sustainable Epidemio-surveillance System.
Ensuring sustainability of LESP and the planning and setting aside of resources by MARF to achieve this.
Develop constructive relations with the local partners, the donor and other institutions
Knowledge management.
Essential or MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Masters in Development studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
Knowledge and experience
At least 10 years experience at management level preferably in the domain of public sector support, including policies, planning and budgets.
Excellent managerial and coordination skills
Working experience of working with international agencies .
Excellent report writing skills.
Excellent knowledge of policy development and guidance.
Experience and expertise with institutional and capacity assessment, policy analysis and planning including in decentralized set ups.
Working experience in Sudan desirable.
Skills
Financial and budgeting, formulation and tracking
Diplomacy, leaderships and facilitation
Vulnerability and stakeholder analysis
Training
Manage and motivate a (multicultural) team
Organizational, planning and coordination
Communication, reporting and presentation,
Ability to prepare and present technical material to audiences at all levels
Problem analysis and ability to identify and propose solutions to challenges
Computer & IT
Attitudes
Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF - B
Display intercultural sensitivity
Respect in dealing with others
Willingness to travel and work in remote field locations
Team player
Self Motivated and positive outlook
Conflict sensitivity
DESIRABLE requirements
Knowledge of Arabic
How to apply
Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “LESP PA”) before 28/02/2011 to c.louis@vsf-belgium.orgThe position is unaccompanied. The vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. There is no restriction on nationality for this position. Attractive remuneration is offered in line with expectations for such a high profile position. Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. For more information: www.veterinairessansfrontieres.be.
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