Project Officer – Juba, South Sudan (National)

Department: Operations
Duty Station: Juba – South Sudan
Contract Type: Full-time (100%)

Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

Why this Role?

The Project Officer is directly responsible for the quality implementation of project activities, with a specific focus on planning and delivering of capacity-building initiatives for a diverse range of stakeholders – community, civil society organisations, armed groups, amongst others. The Project Officer will monitor progress against project targets, and finally actively contributing to the organisation’s visibility and communication efforts in South Sudan.

Work Relations

The Project Officer reports to the Head of Programmes. The role also maintains regular contact with external partners, including civil society organizations, community representatives among others.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned project activities in field locations, including but not limited to workshops, trainings, awareness raising sessions, meetings, and community dialogues.
• Coordinate with local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Troubleshoot logistical challenges and develop creative solutions to ensure activities proceed as planned.
• Maintain detailed records of activity implementation, including attendance, outputs, and any challenges encountered.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and reports.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track project implementation against established targets and timelines, proactively identifying potential delays or challenges.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the Head of Programme, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Contribute, and at times, lead the implementation of project monitoring exercises in field locations. Conduct conflict analysis in the areas of Geneva Call intervention.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project expenses, with supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries, ensuring that their voices are heard and addressed.

Communications and External Relation

• Track project implementation against established targets and timelines, proactively identifying potential delays or challenges.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the Head of Programme, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Contribute, and at times, lead the implementation of project monitoring exercises in field locations.
• Conduct conflict analysis in the areas of Geneva Call intervention.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project expenses, with supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries, ensuring that their voices are heard and addressed.

Partnership Management

• Develop and monitor implementing partners’ workplans, manage contracts and agreements, and build their capacity to advance Geneva Call’s mandate.
• Maintains a close work relationship with partners and, in particular. project managers of partnering organization
• Seeks partner’s highest level of engagement and anticipates/reports on shortcomings (activities, administrative, other).
• Plans with partner, anticipates and proposes solutions on the activities, constraints, capacity building.

Security

• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including financial regulations and security protocols.
• Monitor the security situation in project areas. project partners and prepare risk assessment and suggest mitigation measures to the Head of Programme.
• Remains at all times involved with vetting procedures and concerns while working with partners, suppliers, and interlocutors.

Requirements

Education (Essential)

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in international relations or another humanitarian field. Masters’ degree is an added advantage

Experience (Essential)

• At least 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in humanitarian organizations, particularly in conflict-affected settings and protection work.
• Proven experience in project cycle management and team leadership.
• Experience engaging with armed actors or other non-state actors.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

Job-related Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational development skills, with a proven record of delivering results.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and team-building abilities.
• Good understanding of international development systems, donors, and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in complex environments, managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law is an asset.

Organizational Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience negotiating with armed actors and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences and contexts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to influence, coach, and build consensus in sensitive and complex situations.

Languages (Essential)

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Languages (Desirable)

• Knowledge of additional local languages in South Sudan context is considered an advantage

Additional information

• The incumbent must be willing and able to travel at short notice.
• Testing and interviewing will be used as a form of screening.
• Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
• Additional background checks may be required.

Why join Geneva Call?

Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions fostering an inclusive working environment for all staff.

This role offers the opportunity to shape policies that protect civilians in conflict zones, contribute to life-saving humanitarian initiatives, and work at the forefront of international legal advocacy. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact in some of the world’s most challenging contexts, we look forward to your application.

Applications:

We particularly encouraged applications from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Please only submit your CV and cover letter on or before 25 November 2025.

Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.