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SORUDEV Consortium Manager

Juba

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Juba
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Managerial positions
    • Program Administration
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req3393

Job Title: SORUDEV Consortium Manager

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Juba, South Sudan

Job Description

BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict support to victims of oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. South Sudan, an independent nation since 9 July 2011, is emerging from decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and the operational context is challenging. IRC has been in South Sudan since 1989 and currently operates in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes, Unity, and Central Equatoria States implementing programs in the areas of Health and Nutrition, Protection and Rule of Law, Child Protection, Education and Economic Recovery and Livelihoods. In 2019, IRC anticipates funding (from European Union) to implement the Strengthening Smallholders Resilience Project Greater Upper Nile region under a consortium of 3 partners (IRC, ZOA and Cordaid). 
As lead partner, IRC is now looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated person to join our team to support the effective delivery of SORUDEV SSR program mission in Greater Upper Nile Region of South Sudan.
Job Title: SORUDEV Consortium Program Manager
Department: Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
Position Reports to:  ERD/Livelihood Coordinator
Location: 40% Juba, Field (Unity (40%), Jonglei (10%), and Upper Nile (10%))
Number of Positions: 01
Duration: 1 Year – renewable subject to performance and availability of funding.
JOB OVERVIEW:
IRC is seeking a Consortium Program Manager for the South Sudan Rural Development –Strengthening Smallholder Resilience (SORUDEV SSR) project funded by European Union in South Sudan. The anticipated project will contribute to strengthening resilience of communities, improving governance and conflict prevention and reducing forced displacements due to loss of livelihoods for 10,000 households in Greater Upper Nile region. The main focus is to improve food security of rural smallholders and empower them to cope with environmental volatility and insecurity. This 4-year project is envisioned to start in 2019.
IRC seeks a dynamic and progressive consortium manager who brings expertise in multiyear consortium program management as well as proven experience in engaging diverse stakeholders and donors, such as Europe Aid technical teams, I/NNGOs, government institutions and authorities, UN Agencies, communities, financial institutions and private sector for sustainability of the project interventions. The SORUDEV Consortium Manager is the focal point for all project coordination and review, donor reporting, and information management and grants management capacity-building efforts within the consortium portfolio. While working with the programs team, s/he also provides key support in budgetary monitoring, compliance with donor and internal IRC rules and regulations and other key functions as required.. The position will provide SORUDEV-SSR portfolio and oversight strategic direction including the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance. S/he will work directly with partner technical experts and teams and support IRC field base project manager and staff, prepare reports and annual plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with European Union and IRC/partners regulations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•Ensure high quality technical leadership and oversight is in place for the program including prioritizing  training opportunities for program teams
•Develop SORDEV SSR strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with European Union guidelines to achieve set objectives.
•Oversee program administration, operations, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure financial activity aligns with budget allocations, internal policies, and EU regulations;
•Provide effective coordination and guidance among consortium partners, local government and authorities, community and private sector partners, NGOs, OCHA and other key stakeholders;
•Work with Partners’ Design and M&E Coordinators to development strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation;
•Maintain up to date SORUDEV SSR program information for Greater Upper Nile in the EA CIIS system  
•Establish compliance with EA regulations, procedures and IRC and consortium partners guidelines;
•Represent SORUDEV SSR Consortium team with partners and key stakeholders, maintain positive relationships with EU, local government and authorities, and the IRC program management team.
•Institute effective communication and coordination with consortium technical leads and personnel from the state and local government in order to implement interventions and incorporate state level development priorities;
•Timely review and compile program reports, work plans, and other program deliverables while ensuring high quality;
•Organize quarterly field monitoring visits and document and share best practices among partners and with the consortium management unity for replication 
•Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the program, including compliance with donor transparency and due diligence requirements;
•Organize periodic consortium management unit leaders meeting and provide periodic program updates and including raising red flags through ad-hoc meetings for management unit redress.
•Ensure quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, developing compliance sheets, updating of internal IRC documentation and grant management tools, including coordination and preparation of documents and files for audits.
Working Relationships
Key Contacts: Consortium Partners Country Program leads and Technical Coordinators, Partner Finance Teams, Field Coordinators, Operation Coordinator.
Key External Contacts: FSL Cluster and coordinating bodies, UN agencies, Europe Aid, State Level and Local government officials, and other donors and partners.
Job Requirements
Education:
•At least a BA/BSC, preferably a master’s degree, in Agriculture, Agribusiness/Extension/Economics, Business Administration, Development studies, international development or a related field
Work Experience:
•At least 3 years of international work experience in coordinating or managing a complex agribusiness or development consortium possibly on resilience building, rural development or livelihood related topics and funded by Europe Aid. Previous experience in similar management position, including managing budgets and stakeholder relationships, motivating and supervising team efforts in complex and demanding environments; including playing a significant role in, or leading, report writing and  submissions for institutional donors;
Demonstrated Competencies and Technical Skills:
•Demonstrated experience in designing and managing livelihoods programs for rural communities in sub Saharan Africa
•Prior consortium program management  experiences in livelihoods with knowledge of European Union or Sister Donor regulations, procedures and requirements;
•Familiarity with international standards for key program areas (Sphere standards, SEEPs  and livelihoods standards);
•Also experience in monitoring rural livelihoods programs
•Demonstrated ability to manage a medium-to-large team, dispersed across a wide geographic area, implementing a multi-faceted project;
•In-depth knowledge of EU/EA approaches and regulations;
•Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
•Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of individuals regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
•Previous experience in South Sudan or in a hardship location
•Good computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.
Languages:  Fluent in English
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Security: Security level orange. Juba remains volatile. Although the possibilities of a crisis cannot be completely ruled out but indicators of continuing ceasefire are visible. The situation remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include high criminality rate, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states. Due to the deteriorating economic situation in South Sudan (i.e. devaluation of SSP, shortage of fuel, shortage of USD, increasing prices of food and basic necessities) the local community has developed growing animosity towards the expatriate community in the country.
Living Conditions: The position is based in Juba. Lodging is in a studio (private bedroom with bathroom and kitchenette) in a shared IRC guest house - with electricity, internet and cable TV. Food is the individual's responsibility. Field offices housing is more basic, i.e. in traditional huts or tents with separate shared latrines and showers. Movements are restricted and a curfew is in place.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
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