Technical Sector Co-ordinator

Located in Juba, Southern Sudan To start November 2008 for 2 years

We are seeking an experienced manager with strong project cycle management skills to lead a team of advisors providing technical sectoral support to Tearfund’s operational and partner work in Southern Sudan. The post holder will have good knowledge and experience in humanitarian sectors, such as health, water and sanitation, nutrition, and food security. For the person with the right skills this is an interesting time to be working in Southern Sudan and provides a unique opportunity to further expand on their experience.

The post holder will also be a key member of the Senior Management Team advising on strategy development and project design, taking a lead in the planning and implementation of the development of good practice materials and training packages to support good practice at field level. This post will liaise closely with the Deputy Programme Director, Area Coordinators and Sector Advisors coordinating project development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. A tertiary level qualification with proven experience in project design and management, design of monitoring and learning processes, preparation of donor proposals and reports, and liaising directly with donors are essential requirements for this role. In addition the successful applicant should have proven overseas NGO experience. Good training, leadership, analytical, problem solving and team building skills, excellent written and verbal communication in English are also essential requirements for the role. The successful applicant must be a committed Evangelical Christian with a genuine heart for the poor, spiritually and emotionally mature, cross culturally aware and sensitive. They must also be flexible and adaptable, show a willingness to learn from others and commitment to outworking Tearfund’s Christian principles.

This post involves potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues. For detailed job description refer to www.tearfund.org/Jobseekers/International

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Closing date: 18/11/2008

Apply via www.tearfund.org/Jobseekers/International (nb we regret no applications will be accepted through our Juba office or Juba email)

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