Use your experience in governance, social accountability and/or protection OR to be part of a potent force promoting justice and working to improve children’s lives in the most challenging humanitarian context today.
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Social Accountability Project Manager – South Sudan will work to enhance the creation of awareness of civic responsibility and rights by the community and local government, and improved accountability between government and civil society regarding basic services through the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach. Citizen Voice and Action is a World Vision International model that aims to increase dialogue between ordinary citizens and organizations that provide services to the public. It also aims to improve accountability from the administrative and political sections of government (both national and local) in order to improve the delivery of public services. The approach aims to empower communities to influence the quality, efficiency and accountability of public services.
We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children
SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Serve as the World Vision South Sudan lead technical focal point on CVA.
• Develop an assessment report that will support the design of the three year CVA project. The assessment will include conducting a capacity assessment of government institutions to access and monitor quality services in child protection, health, and HIV/AIDS
• To develop a three year project design that aligns with the larger PPA program application but takes into consideration fragile state context.
• Oversee, manage, supervise and build the capacity of staff and partners in CVA
• Train staff at county, state, and national level on the CVA approach and educate communities and government on accountability throughout basic services delivery.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social science or another relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of governance, social accountability and or protection experience
• Minimum 2 years of field experience in a fragile context, preferably in South Sudan
• Experience of managing teams and budgets
• Extensive experience in models and methods of training, facilitation and capacity building
• Thorough knowledge of project management cycle and grant proposal writing
Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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