World Vision South Sudan Program Officer

Use your experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

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 Program Officer World Vision South Sudan will assist the Senior Program Officer in developing and coordinating proposals for multi-sectoral and multi-area relief and recovery programs; liaise with potential and current donors to establish relationships that promote fund acquisition and program collaboration; provide overall coordination and co-leadership to the Shelter and NFI-cluster and in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of assigned portfolios; and collaborating with other departments to develop integrated programming

With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire, motivated to help others and model ethics in line with the foundations and ethos of the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with field-based staff to develop concept papers and prepare proposals (including logical frameworks, draft budgets, budget narratives, and monitoring and evaluation plans) for major government, private and multi-lateral donors.

• Work with field-based staff to prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports and donor updates as required.

• Participate in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, needs assessments, and impact evaluations as necessary.

• Lead the strategic development of the Shelter and NFI Cluster, including development of strategies, work plans, and coordination of response activities, taking into account cross-cutting issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from accredited university.

• At least 3 years of previous experience in project design, proposal writing and donor relations for an INGO in a relief and / or development context.

• Experience developing programs and proposals as well as technical knowledge in the following fields required: NFI and possibly Shelter

• Experience developing programs and proposals in the following fields preferred: Health & Nutrition, Food Aid, Economic Recovery & Livelihoods, Children in Emergencies, WASH.

• Experience negotiating with Government, Bi / Multi-lateral Agencies, private donors.

• Development: Strong knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global and local contexts. Strong understanding of WV’s current ministry and operations.

• Strong networking skills.

• Ability to independently develop log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and indicator tracking tables for projects and programs.

Will you use your broad understanding and in-depth knowledge of government and bi/multilateral agency funding requirements, systems and procedures to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

How to apply:

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.