Programme Officer: Conflict Transformation and Democratization (Juba, Sudan)

Programme Officer: Conflict Transformation and Democratization Based: Juba, South Sudan Period of Contract: Initially 2 years (renewable) Remuneration: Competitive Starting date: This position remains open until filled Reference: ICCO-CTD-Juba

About ICCO Alliance The ICCO Alliance is a group of Dutch faith-based organisations for international development cooperation. Its members are ICCO, KerkinActie, Edukans, Oikocredit, Prisma, Share people, Yente and Zeister Zendingsgenootschap. Their passion is to end poverty and injustice in service of a full and dignified life for all. In a spirit of equality, co-responsibility, respect for diversity and entrepreneurship, they seek to cooperate on the basis of shared values and principles. Their core values are justice, compassion and stewardship.

ICCO Alliance gives global financial support, advice and provides brokerage services to local non-government organizations, churches and networks that work for better access to basic facilities, initiating sustainable economic development and enhancing democracy and peace. Besides supporting development work they do advocacy, communications and fundraising. They work in 44 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and have seven Regional Offices spread around the world.

The Central and Eastern Africa Regional Office is based in Kampala with sub-offices in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Juba, South Sudan. Mission Talent has been tasked by this regional office with providing an exclusive search for the position of a Conflict Transformation & Democratization Programme Officer.

Mission Talent has been tasked by ICCO Central and East Africa with providing an exclusive search for the position of a Programme Officer: Conflict Transformation and Democratisation.

Purpose of Position To contribute to Conflict Transformation and Democratization (CT & D) processes at local, national and regional levels by facilitating multi-actor, multi-level programs supporting strategic relations and alliances within the framework of ICCO Alliance Strategic Plan.

Overall Job Objective The job objective is to contribute to regional development processes by facilitating multi-actor, multi-level programmes and support strategic relations and alliances within the framework of ICCO Alliance Strategic Plan.

Tasks The Program Officer CT & D works with local partners and coalitions. The main tasks for this position include: Development and facilitation of programs, partners and coalitions by applying the four ICCO Alliance strategic roles: strategic financing, lobby/advocacy, capacity building and brokerage. Assessment of programs, project proposals and institutions; preparation of financing decisions Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing contracts between ICCO Alliance and (local) partners Contributing to innovation learning, exchange and knowledge-sharing within ICCO Alliance as well as with other organizations Together with partners, develop a financial plan per program and secure funds from various sources. Ensure communication and visibility regarding activities and policies of ICCO Alliance and partners towards their constituencies and policy makers. Contribute to policy development Contribute to the development of the (regional) annual plans and develop internal program plans based on a thorough understanding of the context and ICCO Alliance’s niche. Participate in strategic alliance activities of ICCO Alliance with other international NGOs and coordinate with other relevant alliances in the region

Qualifications A graduate degree in the relevant thematic areas (conflict transformation/peacebuilding, international relations or political science). Essential experience

Exposure to working within the region A minimum of 3 years professional working experience in conflict transformation and democratisation.

Knowledge and Skills Strategic thinking and innovation Planning and organizing skills Sound capacity building and program facilitation skills Negotiation, networking and advocacy skills Communication skills Problem solving skills Knowledge of the political, social and economic situation in the Eastern Africa region, particularly Sudan and South Sudan Knowledge of development issues in the Eastern Africa region, particularly Sudan and South Sudan. Basic knowledge of financial aspects on financing organizations Excellent language skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage

Behavioural Competencies Personal Integrity Results oriented Flexibility towards circumstances Concern for standards Understanding others Innovativeness Ability to work well under pressure and proactive work style

How to apply:

Since ICCO (Central and East Africa) has tasked Mission Talent to undertake this search, all applications must be sent directly to Katja: applications@missiontalent.com stating ICCO-CTD-Juba in the subject line. Kindly attach your relevant CV (in English) and a suitability statement (not more than 350 words).

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration can be contacted.

ICCO is a member of the ACT Alliance.