NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL SUDAN
Vacancy Announcement for 4 positions of:
JOB TITLE: Training Officer
PROJECT: Emergency, Food Security and Distribution (EFSD)
DUTY STATION: Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal
REPORTING TO: EFSD Training Team Leader (TTL)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a Norwegian NGO promoting and
protecting the rights of people who have been forced to flee their
homes due to war or conflict. We are seeking a qualified and dedicated
individual to fill a vacant position within the Emergency, Food
Security and Distribution (EFSD) project in Southern Sudan. The
candidate should be willing and able to travel to the areas where NRC
Sudan works.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the achievement of NRC EFSD project objectives
• Assess areas, mobilize community and identify groups who will
benefit from EFSD activities
• Carry out baseline survey and identify EFSD needs of targeted
beneficiary groups
• Participate to the planning and coordination of EFSD field
activities
• Identify financial and logistical needs for the implementation of
EFSD activities
• Develop training materials, improve existing ones and lead farmer
field trainings
• Prepare reports activities, documenting analysis of discussions and
any necessary follow-up activities
• Develop evaluation techniques to assess the level of understanding
of training materials and messages
• Liaise with NRC partners (especially local authorities) and other
stakeholders (returnees, host community, community leaders, CBOs,
NGOs, UN) on food security related issues
• Represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with partners
• Ensure that the EFSD office and properties are kept in a good
condition
• Fulfil any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• At least four years work experience in humanitarian work, food
security, livelihood or rural development
• University qualifications in a relevant field, such as agriculture,
livestock or fishery
• Excellent knowledge of participatory approach and community
mobilization
• Excellent training skills, as well as communication and report
writing skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English, Arabic, and a local
Southern Sudanese language fluently
• High level computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office
applications)
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team player
• Valid driving motorcycle licence and national Sudanese identity
document a requirement
Application Procedure:
• The applicant must provide a detailed CV as well as an application
letter with an explanation as to why you would like to work for NRC,
and why you believe you are the best candidate for the role
• DO NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATES (neither originals nor copies)!
Submitted application documents will not be returned
• Applications must be submitted by close of business on Wednesday 2
June 2010 to any of the NRC offices in Aweil, Juba or Yei, in an
envelope clearly marked ‘Application: NRC EFSD Project Assistant’ or
alternatively by email to efsd-pm@sudan.nrc.no with ‘Application: NRC
EFSD Training Officer’ stated in the subject line
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, preferably by e-
mail, or by phone if necessary
Please note:
• THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS
• Females are encouraged to apply
Vacancy Announcement for 4 positions of:
JOB TITLE: Training Officer
PROJECT: Emergency, Food Security and Distribution (EFSD)
DUTY STATION: Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal
REPORTING TO: EFSD Training Team Leader (TTL)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a Norwegian NGO promoting and
protecting the rights of people who have been forced to flee their
homes due to war or conflict. We are seeking a qualified and dedicated
individual to fill a vacant position within the Emergency, Food
Security and Distribution (EFSD) project in Southern Sudan. The
candidate should be willing and able to travel to the areas where NRC
Sudan works.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the achievement of NRC EFSD project objectives
• Assess areas, mobilize community and identify groups who will
benefit from EFSD activities
• Carry out baseline survey and identify EFSD needs of targeted
beneficiary groups
• Participate to the planning and coordination of EFSD field
activities
• Identify financial and logistical needs for the implementation of
EFSD activities
• Develop training materials, improve existing ones and lead farmer
field trainings
• Prepare reports activities, documenting analysis of discussions and
any necessary follow-up activities
• Develop evaluation techniques to assess the level of understanding
of training materials and messages
• Liaise with NRC partners (especially local authorities) and other
stakeholders (returnees, host community, community leaders, CBOs,
NGOs, UN) on food security related issues
• Represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with partners
• Ensure that the EFSD office and properties are kept in a good
condition
• Fulfil any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• At least four years work experience in humanitarian work, food
security, livelihood or rural development
• University qualifications in a relevant field, such as agriculture,
livestock or fishery
• Excellent knowledge of participatory approach and community
mobilization
• Excellent training skills, as well as communication and report
writing skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English, Arabic, and a local
Southern Sudanese language fluently
• High level computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office
applications)
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team player
• Valid driving motorcycle licence and national Sudanese identity
document a requirement
Application Procedure:
• The applicant must provide a detailed CV as well as an application
letter with an explanation as to why you would like to work for NRC,
and why you believe you are the best candidate for the role
• DO NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATES (neither originals nor copies)!
Submitted application documents will not be returned
• Applications must be submitted by close of business on Wednesday 2
June 2010 to any of the NRC offices in Aweil, Juba or Yei, in an
envelope clearly marked ‘Application: NRC EFSD Project Assistant’ or
alternatively by email to efsd-pm@sudan.nrc.no with ‘Application: NRC
EFSD Training Officer’ stated in the subject line
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, preferably by e-
mail, or by phone if necessary
Please note:
• THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS
• Females are encouraged to apply
