PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICER (VOLUNTEER) REPUBLIC OF SUDAN REF CON/NS/PSO
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Job Title: Programme Support Officer Reports to: Country Director Job Location: Multiple (El Geneina 50%, South Kordufan 30%, Khartoum 20%) Contract Details: 1 year, Unaccompanied, Volunteer
Job Purpose:
To support the programme in the development of reports, proposals, case studies, and other relevant documentation, and assist management with regard to storing of documentation, information sharing and in the dissemination of learning’s
Main duties & Responsibilities
Reporting & Documentation (70%): •Liaise with both national and expatriate staff to produce high quality, timely, and accurate donor and internal reports, proposals and other documents as requested through inputting high levels of critical analysis, knowledge of best practices and lessons learned.
•Production of downward accountability documents in suitable formats. These documents will be in line and compatible with the donor formats as needed;
Learning and planning (20%) •Assist the programme managers to develop the capacity of staff and Partners in producing good quality proposals, reports, case studies, and other relevant documentation;
General (10%) •Collaborate to programme work through inputting sound, reliable and evidence-based research;
Person specification: Essential: •B.Sc. degree in development/humanitarian studies or a similar field
•At least two years practical experience working in emergency or development for an international NGO •Proven ability in report writing, research and documentation and experience in proposal writing •Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal •Proven analytical, planning and time management skills •Experience Required: •Proven and sustained communication writing skills including ability to write reports, case studies and proposals.
•Demonstrate ability on collecting information and managing systems and information network activities •Self motivated, progressive and proactive. •Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity. •Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation. •Good communication and training / capacity building skills. •Good organisation and management skills including monitoring and evaluation. •Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. •Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment. •Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines. •Knowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft word, Excel.
Desirable: •Technical qualification in report writing and proposal development •Experience with computer graphics, software for page making and photo format, desktop publishing, and publication production
•Knowledge and/or experience on project cycle management •Knowledge of programming frameworks •Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa with an international or local NGO
All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs by indicating the reference: CON/SA/PSO
Closing date 8th August 2011
Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer the post before the closing date.
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents
Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).
Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
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