Job title:
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Food Security Coordinator
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Unit/dept/delegation:
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DM Dept
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Reports to:
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Project Coordinator
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Purpose:
To coordinate and collaborate with the government ministries
and other stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria State who are implementing food
security projects and ensure the project objectives and targets are fulfilled
as set out in the project implementation plan.
Duty station: Chukudum, Budi County
Duties applicable
to all staff
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Work towards the
achievement of the South Sudan Red Cross goals in the South Sudan region of
operation through effective managerial and lateral relations and teamwork.
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Ensure understanding of
roles, responsibilities, lateral relationships and accountabilities.
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Perform any other work related duties and
responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
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Share and act in
accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent fundamental principles
Duties and Responsibilities.
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Coordination and management of the agricultural and food security related activities
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Provide training and technical
assistance to Field Officers, Farmers and volunteers
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Monitoring and supervision of field
activities, ensuring the agricultural & food security activities are implemented
according to the project implementation plan
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Monitoring and supervision of Field
Officers
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Coordination and collaboration with Government
ministries and NGOs in the area
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Responsible for regular activity and
financial reporting
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Ensure the active and voluntary
participation of beneficiary communities
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Ensure that youth and women groups are actively involved
in the project
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Build the capacity of farmers to
enable them to improve their production levels through the dissemination of
modern agricultural practices and innovations
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Lead in the selection and registration
of all target farmers and beneficiaries
of the livelihood program based on the criteria set forth in the CRP
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Advocate for an enabling environment
for the marketing of farmers produce
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Operationalise the agriculture and
food security agenda of the CRP in such a way as to promote nutrition and
health
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S/he will develop technically
appropriate materials and tools for capacity building that will meet the needs
of varying cultures and work environments
Essential
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Five years experience in managing food security and
livelihoods programmes
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Demonstrated practical experience
in agricultural extension, including
agronomy of staple crops
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Sound knowledge of rural
livelihoods systems
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Ability to write clear
assessment and project reports
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Demonstrated monitoring and
evaluation skills
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Experience and commitment to
working through community participation methodology
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Excellent communication skills
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Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
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Computer literate in word, excel & internet
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Commitment to Red Cross Principles
Desirable
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Degree in Agriculture preferred
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Experience in food security
project coordination
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Previous experience with Red Cross
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Knowledge/experience of the
local culture
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Interest and commitment to live and
work in a rural setting
Interested
Candidates should send their applications to:
Human
Resources Officer
South Sudan
Red Cross Juba Office,
P.O Box 226
Munuki plot No. 4, Block Ministries
Or send to:
Human
Resources Officer (kenyi.henry@southsudanredcross.org)
Closing Date
for Receiving Applications
23rd November 2012.
Food Security Coordinator to be based in Chukudum, Budi County, Eastern Equatoria
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