Job Details:
Organisation: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy
Deadline Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Job type: Temporary
Location:
South Sudan
WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi operates in the Norther Bahr el Ghazal implementing activities related to food security.
These area have been affected by multiple shocks: conflict, population movements (returnees & IDPs) and natural disasters (seasonal floods and drought). For these reasons Cesvi has cooperated with other International NGOs (in particular those belonging to Alliance 2015) in the last years in order to provide a multi-sector and integrated approach for resilience of most vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in the target area.
In particular, the current focus of Cesvi`s projects is to improve the food and nutrition security of vulnerable households living in conflict affected areas of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in March 2015.
The main duty station will be Juba with willingness to move within the project area replacing the PM during R&R and vacation.
The person will respond to the HQs Desk Officer.
Main tasks and duties:
- Be responsible of the management of the office/base in Juba
- Personally attend clusters related to project management, including administration&security clusters.
- Manage liaisons with the different Donors at local level and all concerned authorities at National level;
- Monitoring and supervising the local administrator including related cash/bank reconciliations, financial documents and procurements.
- In collaboration with the PM supervise periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related requests, to be submitted to the Desk Officer and Project accountant for editing and final approval;
- In collaboration with the PM ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Desk Officer on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs;
- Guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with CESVI headquarters;
- Be involved in visibility actions taken by CESVI headquarters in order to promote in-Country activities and to raise funds accordingly;
- Attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required;
- Be constantly involved in the development of new project proposals for private and public donors, according to CESVI Country strategy;
- Report to the Desk Officer at HQs level, through e-mails, other mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required;
- Carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer at the beginning and at the end of his/her assignment;
- Attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at Headquarters level.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
At least 3 years` experience in foreign countries
Strong experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations
Strong experience with Project administration and office management procedures
Good knowledge of procurement procedures of different donors and in particular of UE and UN
Excellent abilities in dealing with donors for presentation and negotiation of project proposals. Proven experience in projects writing (from assessment to final presentation)
Good communication skills with ability to work closely with CESVI local staff, beneficiaries and partners
Detail oriented, highly flexible and strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Good skills in staff management
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Prior experience in South Sudan highly desirable
To apply please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/03_2015-hob-south-sud
Head of Base - South Sudan
Job posted by: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy - Wed, 21 Jan 2015Job Details:
Organisation: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy
Deadline Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Job type: Temporary
Location: South Sudan
WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi operates in the Norther Bahr el Ghazal implementing activities related to food security.
These area have been affected by multiple shocks: conflict, population movements (returnees & IDPs) and natural disasters (seasonal floods and drought). For these reasons Cesvi has cooperated with other International NGOs (in particular those belonging to Alliance 2015) in the last years in order to provide a multi-sector and integrated approach for resilience of most vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in the target area.
In particular, the current focus of Cesvi`s projects is to improve the food and nutrition security of vulnerable households living in conflict affected areas of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in March 2015.
The main duty station will be Juba with willingness to move within the project area replacing the PM during R&R and vacation.
The person will respond to the HQs Desk Officer.
Main tasks and duties:
- Be responsible of the management of the office/base in Juba
- Personally attend clusters related to project management, including administration&security clusters.
- Manage liaisons with the different Donors at local level and all concerned authorities at National level;
- Monitoring and supervising the local administrator including related cash/bank reconciliations, financial documents and procurements.
- In collaboration with the PM supervise periodic official reports according to project deadlines and donor-related requests, to be submitted to the Desk Officer and Project accountant for editing and final approval;
- In collaboration with the PM ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Desk Officer on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs;
- Guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with CESVI headquarters;
- Be involved in visibility actions taken by CESVI headquarters in order to promote in-Country activities and to raise funds accordingly;
- Attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required;
- Be constantly involved in the development of new project proposals for private and public donors, according to CESVI Country strategy;
- Report to the Desk Officer at HQs level, through e-mails, other mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required;
- Carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer at the beginning and at the end of his/her assignment;
- Attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at Headquarters level.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
At least 3 years` experience in foreign countries
Strong experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations
Strong experience with Project administration and office management procedures
Good knowledge of procurement procedures of different donors and in particular of UE and UN
Excellent abilities in dealing with donors for presentation and negotiation of project proposals. Proven experience in projects writing (from assessment to final presentation)
Good communication skills with ability to work closely with CESVI local staff, beneficiaries and partners
Detail oriented, highly flexible and strong organizational and leadership skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Good skills in staff management
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Prior experience in South Sudan highly desirable
To apply please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/03_2015-hob-south-sud