BRIDGE Activity Manager Juba, Sudan

BRIDGE Activity Manager Juba, Sudan

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: 
MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan on a project named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with the responsibility of executing functions normally associated with USAID’s Program and Communications offices. As a part of the SUPPORT project, MSI is currently establishing an office compound suitable for USAID and partner meetings in Southern Sudan, hiring technical and support staff and facilitating VIP visits. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150.

Position Summary: MSI is seeking a full time Activity Manager (AM) to manage the day-to-day activities, coordinate meetings for improved development partner coordination and monitor progress and deliverables on behalf of the USAID BRIDGE team to ensure US assistance is being used appropriately for BRIDGE intended purposes. The MSI Activity Manager (AM) for BRIDGE programs in southern Sudan will work as a full member of the USAID BRIDGE Team and provide support for the monitoring and oversight of Winrock BRIDGE program and activities in southern Sudan. Key to this will be frequent field visits to gain an understanding of implementation challenges and opportunities. The AM will be expected to be an expert in her/his field and serve as a technical and programmatic expert for activities related to stabilization, gender equality, decentralization and local government delivery of basic services, economic opportunities and tangible peace dividends, (i.e. economic opportunities, increased food security, agribusiness and marketing, education, primary health care, water, sanitation and hygiene, and conflict management). BRIDGE will help to improve the relationship between local government and constituent communities, The AM will provide technical input into the BRIDGE program collect and disseminate information to all USAID technical team members to increase skills and competencies in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the southern Sudan BRIDGE program. The AM will be providing advise on the BRIDGE portfolio in Southern Sudan and in relation to the North South border region.. This will require constant interaction with USAID team leaders and partners. The AM will ensure that all internal USAID reporting and documentation is provided in a timely manner and will take the lead on responding to requests from USAID for information.

Responsibilities: 
• Serve as technical and programmatic resource person for the southern States of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Warrap, and Unity. Work closely with and provide technical leadership to the USAID BRIDGE Team, and relevant mission staff on crosscutting issues, particularly economic livelihoods, education, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, governance, conflict management, and gender.
• Provide oversight and input to partner activities, periodic monitoring of BRIDGE activities, undertake site visits, participate in official meetings, and review deliverables for acceptance. Assist in tracking quality of performance data. Identify any problem areas and develop plans for corrective action. 
• Coordinate with government officials and development partners to avoid duplication of activities. Strengthen and forge new relations, when required, between other USG agencies, development partners, NGOs, cooperating and implementing agencies and host-country collaborators. Actively participate in meetings and joint activities between the BRIDGE team, USAID, and relevant government officials, other donors and the U.S. Embassy
• Develop required USAID documentation, such as BRIDGE input for the operational plan and performance report, activity approval or amendment documentation as needed, weekly bullets and success stories. Review project work plans and quarterly reports, performance monitoring plans and targets, environmental management and mitigation plans and environmental review forms. Support the BRIDGE team and the USAID Mission in developing post 2011 and southern Sudan strategies and interventions.
• Provide input regarding annual resource requirements and budgets, track expenditures for selected activities and earmarks and ensure all financial reporting such as quarterly accruals and provided in a timely manner. 
• Actively participate in team building and strengthening activities. 
• Attend technical conferences and meetings, as necessary. 

Qualifications: 
• Ability to work independently
• The AM will be expected to be an expert in her/his field.
• Ability to serve as a technical and programmatic expert for activities related to stabilization, gender equality, decentralization, transition from emergency to development programming, capacity building and local government delivery of basic services, including economic opportunities and tangible peace dividends. 
• Masters degree with at least five years of experience in the core program areas and experience in post conflict situations is required. 
• Experience in southern Sudan and with USAID is highly desirable. 

This is a long-term position for the remainder of the Contract slated to begin at the end of August. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: 
www.msiworldwide.com.

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