Project Manager Non-State Actors at Caritas Luxembourg

Project Manager Non-State Actors at Caritas Luxembourg
Project Manager Non-State Actors
Caritas Luxembourg
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and CaritasLuxembour act in the frame of a MOU as a consortium in the region EA/Horn. They operate a joint liaison office in Nairobi and country offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Torit (Southern Sudan). Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg and its partner organisations applied successfully for a grant from the European Commission to build the capacity of Non State Actors (NSAs) and local authorities (LA) in Eastern Equatoria, Southern Sudan. The project will be implemented in consortium with the Catholic Diocese of Torit and the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV).

Closing date: 31 Dec 2010
Location: Sudan (the)
Eastern Equatora, Southern Sudan

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Responsible for the operational implementation and management of the project “Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development in Eastern Equatoria State, Southern Sudan”

The implementation of the following activities:
i) Project start up: Baseline survey, Project launch, Signing MOUs, Recruitment of project staff and volunteers

ii) Training: Facilitation skills, community mobilisation, PRA methodologies, Project Cycle Management, Conflict-sensitive programme management and cross cutting issues

iii) Organisational assessments and development: Establishment of new community NSAs and SRIs, organisational and training needs assessments, training, follow up meetings, mid term evaluation and exchange visits

iv) Community mobilisation: PRA exercises, Hygiene Education sessions

v) Small scale community projects: provision of small grants through two-pronged approach i.e. Quick Impact Projects and Community Development Projects by Community NSAs: proposal development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

vi)Institutional Strengthening: Civic education, good governance and advocacy trainings, Multistakeholder processes, Support to State budgeting and planning process, Strengthening coordination, information sharing and monitoring systems and construction of multi-purpose centres

vii) Monitoring and Evaluation: Project audits, mid term and final evaluation, Periodic reporting. Responsible for accounting, monitoring and reporting.

Planning, coordination and implementation of all project activities in liaison with the consortium partners and local and international stakeholders on the ground

Liaising with Govenment authorities, UN agencies and the ECResponsible for managing project staff and resources

Qualifications
Advanced university degree in Community Development, Education, Social Sciences or Local/Institutional Development

Proven track record in resource management, PCM, OD and training

At least 3 years work experience with a non-governmental organisation, including field work experience

At least 2 years experience as Project Manager (preferably EC funded project)

Experience with international donors and grant requirements, in particular with EC

Ability to lead a consortium, motivate and work in diverse teams in a hardship environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Flexibility, good interpersonal skills and sensitive to cultural values

Knowledge of and work experience in Southern Sudan is an added advantage

How to apply
If you think you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position. Please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, earliest date of availability, telephone contacts and names of three referees.

Send your application to jobs@caritas.ch indicating “Project Manager NSA – Southern Sudan” on the subject line.

For more information contact Alex Voets, Liaison Officer, Nairobi office (Tel +254 20 4447267)

Reference Code: RW_8BFGX4-18

Closing Date: Friday, 31 December 2010