Juba Liason Officer-South Sudan
POSITION OPEN FOR: South Sudanese
DESIRED START DATE: A.S.A.P.
DUTY STATION: Juba
CLOSING DATE: 19th of June 2016
DURATION: Until end 2016, with possibility of extension
Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organization which operates from the Netherlands through different field offices within Eastern Europe and Africa. Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command of Jesus Christ to care for and empower the poor and the oppressed. Dorcas accomplishes this by promoting self-reliance through Development, the provision of social care and assisting in emergency situations.
Dorcas, in collaboration with Edukans and Light for the World, will implement a 4-year EU funded project called: Access to vocational skills development and income generating opportunities for vulnerable youth through capacity development and direct service provision by CSOs and LAs in Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap State. Edukans is an organization focusing on improving the quality and relevance of basic and vocational education. Light for the World is specialized in mainstreaming of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, in development interventions.
For the EU project, Dorcas is looking for a Liaison Officer to be based in Juba with possible frequent travel to Wau. The candidate will during 50% of his/her time represent the project coordinator and will be responsible for networking and linking with national stakeholders to jointly develop effective strategies in support of the objectives of the project. At the same time the Liaison officer will be responsible for any logistical works assigned to him/her. The Liaison officer will be accountable to the project coordinator. Light for the World will provide daily practical and supervisory support.
During the other 50% of his/her time the officer will represent Dorcas at national level towards relevant donors, clusters, government authorities and other stakeholders. In addition the officer will be responsible for any logistical matters assigned to him/her.
Key roles and responsibilities
· Project implementation
o Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Ministries, UNESCO and other important players in the vocational education and training, and employment sector that set regulatory frameworks and allocated financial resources.
o Continuous updating of policy makers throughout the project.
o Awareness raising among policy makers about the importance of market-oriented VET.
o Promote, position and support a sector wide VET platform for sharing experience and development of a framework for sector wide standardization.
o Share positive project results to relevant stakeholders.
o Link government officials at state level with national level officials to discuss priority issues regarding the TVET sector.
o Stimulate sharing of practical tools and techniques to develop relevant and high quality vocational education among VET related stakeholders.
o Initiate activities required to meet the objectives of the project in line with the project proposal.
o Build coalitions and seek support in advocacy towards senior national level officials, and in any required legal and administrative matters.
o Carry out all logistical works related to the project and as required.
· Reporting
o Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting as requested by the project coordinator.
o Regular updates to the project coordinator and/or country director about activities, progress and achievements.
· Representation
o Strategize, coordinate and lead in lobby, advocacy and networking activities in Juba.
o Maintain and expand the network with other NGOs and look for possibilities for collaboration.
o Represent Dorcas in relevant meetings (including cluster meetings, humanitarian coordination meetings) and towards government authorities.
o Network with potential donors and keep up to date regarding their policies and funding opportunities.
· Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge and Experience
· At least a Degree in Development Studies, Education, Public Affairs, Public Policy & Administration or related field.
· Minimum of 4 years of experience of involvement in lobby & advocacy and policy development processes and programmes (local/national).
· In-depth understanding in policy framework development processes.
· Knowledge and experiences in public affairs.
· Ample experience in organizing and facilitating meetings with key stakeholders.
· Strong networking, advocacy and influencing skills of senior government officials, members of parliament and development partners.
· Strong knowledge of MS Office.
· Experience with implementation of EU funded projects is an advantage.
Required Skills
· Reflect the vision and values of Dorcas with staff, beneficiaries, external contacts.
· Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
· Strong report writing skills.
· Highly developed organizational, liaison and communication skills.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
· Strong inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills.
· Able to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines.
What we offer
· Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
· Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team.
A gender sensitive work environment.
· Salary according to Dorcas South Sudan salary scale 8 (ranging from 737 USD to 926 USD) depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. No additional benefits apply for national staff.
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply
Please send your application (including CV and contact details of 3 referees) before 20th of June to at Dorcas office (Sikka Haddid, Wau) or send your application to office@south-sudan.dorcas.org.
Please indicate clearly the fact that you are applying for the above mentioned position by mentioning the position in the subject and in your cover letter.
Note: we value your application, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.