STATE COORDINATOR

Job posted by: CARE - USA - Tue, 19 Aug 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: CARE - USA

Deadline Tue, 2 Sep 2014

Job type: Permanent

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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CARE is seeking a talented State Coordinator whose aim is to ensure high quality implementation of CARE`s program in Upper Nile State in the most effective manner possible. In particular to make every effort to ensure that the Program objectives/outputs are achieved according to the work plan, the donor`s requirement and within the contracted project period.

Primary Responsibilities:

    • Project design and implementation
    • Program support and security
    • Contract and financial management
    • Personnel management
    • External relations

Primary Skills:

    • Minimum relevant Master`s degree or graduate with significant relevant experience
    • At least 7 years experience working in conflict/post conflict context, preferably in Africa
    • At least 4 years experience in a program management setting, with demonstrated experience in line managing staff
    • Experience in managing a program of similar size/complexity
    • Demonstrated experience in gender analysis and women’s empowerment
    • Demonstrated experience in humanitarian programming in conflict environments
    • Strong understanding of humanitarian accountability and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
    • Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and program design
    • Demonstrated experience working within insecure environments
    • Team player, who is able to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, in both the program and program support departments
    • Strong advisory skills, and proven ability to support field teams to improving the quality of programming.
    • Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design programs using a rights based approach
    • Preferably the incumbent also has a strong grasp of CAREs Unifying Framework for understanding the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability
    • Proven budgeting and financial management skills
    • Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace building, governance and civil society
    • Demonstrated ability to advise and coach field staff                                                          
    •  Ability to work and live under difficult conditions

To apply for this position, please visit our website here:

tp://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2406

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences; particularly women, to apply.

 

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE`s career website at any time.



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