Programme Advisor South Sudan

I. Purpose of the position

The Programme Advisor responsibility is to ensure a high quality programme design and implementation as well as proper networking with all stakeholders. He/she will provide major input in programme formulation and monitoring as well as the development of project proposals for (potential) donors.

II. Main activities

Tasks, responsibilities, results

  • Support programme staff in the formulation and implementation of (multi) annual programme plans for the integrated and multi-sectoral development plans in their specific geographic areas. These programmatic plans should be relevant, timely, based on real and felt needs, build on local capacities, promote community organisation and have innovative components.

  • Maintain and guard the quality of programme implementation of all ZOA programmes through field visits, the formulation and supervision of assessments as well as standard monitoring and evaluation.

  • Assist in formulating surveys for all projects and analyse the data and make adequate recommendations.

  • Ensure that that all project activities have a positive and sustainable impact on the population  by supporting a stakeholder centered approach.

  • Pursue (potential) donors in coordination with the Country Director.

  • Formulate and follow-up relevant donor proposals in line with the agreed upon programme plans and country policy plan and provide adequate support to line managers in this respect.

  • Monitor and guard the quality of quarterly and annual plans and reports from the various programmes and support the Country Director in the production of timely reports and plans.

  • Provide additional project support as requested by Programme Managers and Country Director.

  • Provide programmatic support to all partner (I)NGO’s and other partner organisations.

  • Provide input for ZOA worldwide knowledge development.

  • Hold membership in the management team.

  • Training staff

Authority

The Programme Advisor is authorised within the limits of the agreed Country Annual Policy Plan.
He is accountable to the Country Director.

III. External contacts

Relevant for and as directed by the Country Director

IV. Internal contacts

  • Local management and staff
  • ZOA's worldwide PGA community
  • ZOA's Programme Support and knowledge  department

V. Supervises

All advisory staff connected to the national programme

VI. Competences

Knowledge

  • Bachelor degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field
  • At least two years field experience in a development country
  • Command of English
  • Competence in common methodological approaches

Skills/Attitude

  • Conceptual flexibility
  • Strong formulation and writing skills
  • Innovative
  • Customer-friendly attitude
  • Result-oriented approach
  • initiative
  • Interpersonal sensitivity

VII. Special working conditions

Frequent field work required

VIII. Identity

Being a Christian adhering to the Christian Identity and vision of ZOA Refugee Care as described in the identity document.

IX. Availability

As soon as possible

X. Questions and application

If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact mr. Wil Omlo, tel. 0031-55-3663339
You can apply by using the application form on this website (press the button below) or by sending your letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae by email to ms. Nienke Bomhof, n.bomhof@zoa.nl


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