Organisation
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are both non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct).
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act as a consortium in East / Horn of Africa region. They have country offices in Hargeysa (Somaliland) and Torit (Republic of South Su-dan) and a liaison office in Nairobi (Kenya). Both agencies are registered in South Sudan as operating international NGOs.
Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit an Emergency Project Officer for its pro-gramme in Eastern Equatoria State.
Position: Emergency Project Officer
Reporting to: Caritas Chief Delegate South Sudan
Location: Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, Republic of South Sudan
Start: asap
Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)
The position is open to committed and self-motivated South Sudanese willing to work within an estab-lished INGO environment.
Key tasks & responsibilities
The Emergency Project Officer will co-ordinate emergency preparedness and response activities of Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg.
She/he will
- Manage emergency preparedness and response activities of Caritas in Eastern Equatoria State;
- Work closely with the Emergency Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in support of its emergency preparedness and response activities;
- Participate in problem identification, planning and implementation of activities;
- Oversee emergency activities supported by Caritas through local partners; and support in moni-toring of activities implemented by local partners in the field;
- Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of achievements and difficulties;
- Represent Caritas in emergency coordination meetings;
- Liaise/coordinate with ministries / agencies, local authorities, UN agencies and INGOs on emer-gency issues;
- Initiate the procurement of emergency items in cooperation with administration;
- Support proposal development, narrative and financial reporting and ensure the dissemination;
- Assess jointly with local partners needs arising from emergencies, the outcome of emergency ac-tivities and formulate recommendation for appropriate actions;
- Share emergency related information with the Chief Delegate and Caritas’ Project Managers;
- Identify needs for emergency related capacity building of local partners;
- Provide technical support at all stages of the project implementation;
- Monitor the implementation of emergency preparedness and response activities initiated / sup-ported by Caritas.
Administration
- Compilation of monthly reports on use of emergency assets and items and storage situation;
- Works closely with the Logistician in emergency stock taking, asset tracking and inventory man-agement;
- Assist Logistician in receiving/issuing of emergency materials (store management).
Qualifications
- Holder of a degree in management, rural / social development, or emergency mitigation.
- Familiars with SPHERE-Standards and humanitarian practices in general.
- Proven record in emergency related work (assessment, planning, implementation, coordination).
- Computer literate especially in Word and Excel, PowerPoint is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years experience as emergency work as officer (or equivalent) preferably with INGOs or UN agencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Accountable, good interpersonal skills and sensitive to cultural values.
- Good analytical skills.
- Willingness to work with church institutions
- Knowledge of and work experience in South Sudan is an advantage.
- Sudanese National.
Application
If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know in your application how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by August 15th, 2011 via email to torit@caritas.ch or by hand delivery to the Caritas Office in Torit / Eastern Equatoria.
Please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and names, phone / e-mail contacts of three referees.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.