The December clashes in Juba quickly spread across the country, claiming thousands of lives. An estimated 708,900 people have been reported as internally displaced. As of 10 March, about 75,300 of them had sought refuge in United Nations (UN) bases. According to UNOCHA’s 10 March 2014 situation report, an estimated 214,904 people have sought refuge in neighboring countries. The UN as well as organizations working across the country note that thousands more may still be hiding in the bush. The States most affected by the fighting are Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Eastern and Central Equatoria.
CARE has had a long term presence in each of the 3 States that are currently still in conflict and has shifted gear from long term development and recovery programming to immediate humanitarian programming in response to the huge needs. CARE largest program is in Unity, followed by Jonglei and the smallest program is in Upper Nile. Our main intervention sectors are in Health, Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH. Over the next 6-12 months we expect to be primarily focused on humanitarian response, followed by hopefully recovery and development programming in 2015 if the situation allows.
CARE is looking for a State Coordinator who will aim to ensure high quality implementation of CARE’s program in Upper Nile State in the most effective manner possible, in particular to make every effort to ensure that the Program objectives/outputs are achieved according to the work plan, the donors’ requirement and within the contracted project period.
The main responsibilities for the post are:
· Project design & implementation
· Program support & security
· Contract and financial management
· Personnel management
· External relations
Qualifications (Know-How):
· Minimum relevant Master’s degree or graduate with significant relevant experience
· At least 7 years’ experience working in conflict/post conflict context, preferably in Africa
· At least 4 years’ experience in a program management setting, with demonstrated experience in line managing staff
· Experience in managing a program of similar size/complexity
· Demonstrated experience in gender analysis and women’s empowerment
· Demonstrated experience in humanitarian programming in conflict environments
· Strong understanding of humanitarian accountability and M&E
· Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and program design
· Demonstrated experience working within insecure environments
· Team player, who is able to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, in both the program and program support departments
· Strong advisory skills and proven ability to support field teams to improving the quality of programming
· Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design programs using rights based approach
· Preferably the incumbent also has a strong grasp of CAREs Unifying Framework for understanding the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability
· Proven budgeting and financial management skills
· Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace building, governance and civil society
· Demonstrated ability to advice and coach field staff
· Ability to work and live under difficult conditions
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
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