ASSISTANT INITIATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH SUDAN

ASSISTANT INITIATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER – JOB REF: SUD/EX/00201

CARE South Sudan is an International NGO working in South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE South Sudan is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Assistant Program Initiative Manager, which will be based in Panyagor, Twic East County, Jonglei State, South Sudan.

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Program Initiative Manager (APIM) will be the immediate deputy to the Program Manager and will majorly lead a team of Hygiene and Sanitation Officers that will address the sanitation, hygiene and water point maintenance issues in program target areas. This team will work very closely with local authorities and other Community Based Organization (CBO) to ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all WATSAN interventions with close collaboration with other project in CARE Jonglei program.
Under the supervision of the Program manger, the incumbent will work as a team with others in the sector to ensure the program’s vision and mission are realized, and this will involve assistant in cross-cutting aspect of the program which include both hardware and software component.
SCOPE OF WORK
 Under the guidance of the PM, the incumbent will asses the water supply and sanitation needs of the beneficiary communities
 On the basis of these assessment to design appropriate system to meet people’s basic public health needs.
 To work in close collaboration with other parts of the WATSAN team, other CARE project and other stakeholders
 To supervise and coordinate the work plans of hygiene and sanitation project Officers


 To ensure that sustainable system are set in place for longer term operation and maintenance of all water supplies and sanitation facilities.
 To ensure that all work is carried in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues.
 Incorporate the hygiene and sanitation component in the Primary School curricular with the CHAST training approach put in place.
QUALIFICATIONS
 A degree in Public Health, International Development, Community Development and Sociology
 Five(5) year experience in Public health and Adult Education in a developing country
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Experience in diplomacy and tack with ability to negotiate with government officials, UN and other agencies. Local artisan and community representative.
 Ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively coordinate program activities with other CARE project being implemented
 Strong organizational and communication skills
 Fluency in written and spoken English
 Advanced Computer skills

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should hold valid travel documents. This position is ONLY open to South Sudan Nationals

Closing date for receiving applications will be 15 July 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications and CVs with daytime telephone and at least three referees should be sent to;
The Human Resources Office
CARE South Sudan
Tongping Area, Off Kololo Road
Juba, South Sudan
Email: HRJuba@csss.care.org

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.