Livelihoods Project Coordinator
Sudan (the) - South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Southern Sudan is emerging from over two decades of brutal civil war, a conflict rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement ushered in an era of post-conflict development efforts which will take on new dimensions following the January 2011 referendum on secession. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound.
SCOPE OF WORK:
IRC Southern Sudan requires an experienced rural development specialist to lead a agricultural livelihoods program in Southern Sudan as well as develop the rural enterprise strategy to rejuvenate rural livelihoods in a sustainable manner.
This position is based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State and reports to the Deputy Director of Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Livlihoods Coordinator will be part of pogram unit under the supervison of the Deputy Director of Progams
Program Development and Management
- Manage implementation of the SIDA funded Agricultural Livelihoods program in Eastern Equatoria State of Southern Sudan.
- Work with farmer organizations along key value chains to develop interventions that strengthen the value chain and increase incomes
- Develop linkages between producer groups and other market actors (wholesalers, processors, etc.) for their mutual benefit.
- Devise sustainable methods and procedures for obtaining required agricultural and market data and understanding and interpreting that data.
- Work with community groups to implement Village Savings and Loan Associations to increase access to credit in rural communities.
- Assess local markets and work with local authorities and community leaders to make improvements to economic infrastructure that results in increased economic activity.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities for programmatic expansion in this sector.
- Produce technical and non-technical written reports for monitoring and dissemination purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Masters degree in economics or related field
- Knowledge of various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys;
Experience
- At least five years experience in working as an agricultural economist or lilivhoods development specialist in a developing or post-conflict/post-crisis country.
- Expericne with the value chain approach and/or savings-led finainical services.
- Demonstrated project cycle management skills.
- Proven track record of managing and developing the potential of personnel
Skills and Abilities
- Strong management, project planning and implementation skills.
- Ability to manage stress; work in large and multicultural teams.
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English.
- Able to function comfortably in a complex environment, working and priotitizing multiple tasks.
- Good time management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
- Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Comfortable making decisions.
- Able to work well both within a team and independently, in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
SECURITY and HOUSING:
Security: The security level is yellow. Major concerns are common criminality, presence of armed troops, tribal violence.
Housing: The position is based in Torit. Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared guest house – with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual’s responsibility.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Southern Sudan is emerging from over two decades of brutal civil war, a conflict rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement ushered in an era of post-conflict development efforts which will take on new dimensions following the January 2011 referendum on secession. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound.
SCOPE OF WORK:
IRC Southern Sudan requires an experienced rural development specialist to lead a agricultural livelihoods program in Southern Sudan as well as develop the rural enterprise strategy to rejuvenate rural livelihoods in a sustainable manner.
This position is based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State and reports to the Deputy Director of Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Livlihoods Coordinator will be part of pogram unit under the supervison of the Deputy Director of Progams
Program Development and Management
- Manage implementation of the SIDA funded Agricultural Livelihoods program in Eastern Equatoria State of Southern Sudan.
- Work with farmer organizations along key value chains to develop interventions that strengthen the value chain and increase incomes
- Develop linkages between producer groups and other market actors (wholesalers, processors, etc.) for their mutual benefit.
- Devise sustainable methods and procedures for obtaining required agricultural and market data and understanding and interpreting that data.
- Work with community groups to implement Village Savings and Loan Associations to increase access to credit in rural communities.
- Assess local markets and work with local authorities and community leaders to make improvements to economic infrastructure that results in increased economic activity.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities for programmatic expansion in this sector.
- Produce technical and non-technical written reports for monitoring and dissemination purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Masters degree in economics or related field
- Knowledge of various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys;
Experience
- At least five years experience in working as an agricultural economist or lilivhoods development specialist in a developing or post-conflict/post-crisis country.
- Expericne with the value chain approach and/or savings-led finainical services.
- Demonstrated project cycle management skills.
- Proven track record of managing and developing the potential of personnel
Skills and Abilities
- Strong management, project planning and implementation skills.
- Ability to manage stress; work in large and multicultural teams.
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English.
- Able to function comfortably in a complex environment, working and priotitizing multiple tasks.
- Good time management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
- Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Comfortable making decisions.
- Able to work well both within a team and independently, in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
SECURITY and HOUSING:
Security: The security level is yellow. Major concerns are common criminality, presence of armed troops, tribal violence.
Housing: The position is based in Torit. Lodging is a private bedroom in a shared guest house – with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual’s responsibility.
How to apply
Please apply online: http://www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6880 .
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