CARE INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH SUDAN PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER   JOB REF: SUD/EX/002029

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 Project Manager Position which will be base in Unity State.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is to contribute overally for the successful and effective implementation of the Emergency health and WASH support for returnees, IDPs and host communities in Unity State, South Sudan. This project is aimed at reducing mortality and morbidity rate among Returnees, IDPs and host communities in Rubkona County in Unity State through provision of quality WASH and primary health care services along with extension services.

The Project Manager will be responsible for carrying out, implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project in accordance with CARE programming principles/standards and donors’ contractual obligations. The position will also be responsible for overseeing the project resources, supervising the project staff and maintaining coordination and liaison with other CARE projects and counterparts. The position involves participation in and contribution to advancing subsequent project phases according to the program unit plans..

S/He is responsible for administrative as well as programmatic aspects of the project. The Project Manager is required to give administrative as well as programatic skills to the Primary health care and WASH components of the project. This includes but not restricted to human resource management, quality reporting, and PHC management.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator , 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

·         Prepare Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) and Procurement Plans for approved projects, jointly with the project team and in consultation with the Program Coordinator, and to ensure implementation of the plans.

·         Guide staff in preparation and implementation of monthly activity/ work-plans

·         Review project implementation progress regularly, making necessary changes and adjustments to the DIP in consultation with the Program Coordinator

·         Identify potential project expansion needs and opportunities, and conduct needs assessments in areas of potential intervention, or to establish gaps in areas where CARE SS is already working, and to recommend necessary interventions.

·         Contribute to the concept and funding proposal writing and review processes, in line with approved or agreed CARE SS program focus.

·         Conduct regular field visits to inspect project activities, providing appropriate technical guidance to field teams.

·         Organize regular (at least quarterly) project review workshops to evaluate progress, identify challenges and determine measures to improve performance or expedite progress.

·         Monitor weekly and monthly progress of activities against the DIP matrix and other agreed sector monitoring formats.

·         Prepare monthly project progress reports and other updates as may be required, to the Program Coordinator

·         Participate in overall sector planning, review and development.

·         Disburse the project budget as per CARE SS financial procedures and donor contractual requirements

·         Track budget expenditure against activity implementation, recommending necessary budget line adjustments or budget review to the Program Coordinator in a timely manner

·         Review and approve Purchase Requests for goods and services as per approved project AIPs and within set ceilings, guiding Technical officers on proper timely procurements.

·         Prepare monthly cash projections and approve payment requests in line with standard CARE SS procedures and guidelines.

·         Review monthly financial reports and take appropriate measures in consultation with Program Coordinator and Finance unit.

·         Supervise technical officers and administrative cadres attached to the Project

·         Conduct Annual Performance Planning (JD, IOP and Individual work-plans) and Annual Performance Appraisal (APAA) for supervisees, and monitor progress and execution of the plan, while providing necessary guidance and support to supervisees to do the same for their teams

·         Identify staff development needs and implement development opportunities and plans, including motivation, coaching, mentoring, training and on - the -job skills transfer.

·         Ensure efficient scheduling and approval of staff deployment, leaves and related absences.

·         Ensure that Project teams comply with standing staff safety and security guidelines, both for staff and resources. 

·         Any other relevant duties assigned by the Program Coordinator or her/his designated officer.

·         Represent CARE at field office level sectoral forums, establishing and promoting cordial, professional relations with local partners and collaborators including GOS officials, UN, sister agencies.

·         Arrange and participate in appropriate public relations events, including visits by government, donors and CI representatives.

·         Prepare and submit standard inter agency reports through, or following review by the Program Coordinator.

·         Learns and trains staff and partners about safety and security measures. Keeps CO safety and security committee updated with staff/assets safety and security.

·         Implements and ensures compliance to safety and security measures and procedures.

·         Responsible for day to day smooth management and running of the three health centers. Liaises with the state ministry of health to have all the staff in place. Takes necessary steps to change health service delivery situations in the clinics. Ensures the health supervisory checklists are  properly maintained for better service delivery in the clinics. Regularly visits the primary health centers. Ensures proper hygiene and sanitation is maintained in the clinics.  In close association with the M&E officer establishes efficient and quality health data management system. 

. Qualifications & key competencies:

• Degree in Medicine/Public Health/Community Health/ Development Studies.
• Good skills and experience of not less than three years in health project management.
• Committed to CARE vision and core values and willing to promote them among his/her staff.
• Good English command with excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience with budgets and tracking of project resources.
• Good leadership qualities and ability to interact effectively with donors, counterparts and organizations.
• Experienced problem solver and decision maker.
• Experience in peace building, civil society strengthening, working through partnership, knowledge about rights based programming, working with IDPs and in hardship areas is preffered.

HOW TO APPLY

 This position is ONLY open to South Sudan Nationals

Closing date for receiving applications will be 17 October 2012 only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications and CVs with daytime telephone and at least three referees should be sent to;

CARE South Sudan

Tongping Area, Off US Residential Road

Juba, South Sudan

Email: hrjuba@ss.care.org

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