SOUTH SUDAN – Grants and Information Co-ordinator

Posted: 01 September 2011 Deadline: 22 September 2011
Job type: Contract Salary: TBD
Location: Sudan
Organisation: Tearfund – UK

Based in Juba, South Sudan

Start date: ASAP

Contract length: 24 months

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced individual to be responsible for coordinating all proposals, donor reporting, and project knowledge management systems within South Sudan Disaster Management Team Programme.

Based in Juba, the role will involve closely working with project staff, advisors and managers in drafting and editing donor proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with various donor regulations, Tearfund policies and government processes. The post holder will facilitate and document project reviews and evaluations, success stories and lead analysis of projects’ experience to derive learning and good practice. This position will also require frequent travel to Programme field sites.

The applicant will have a graduate degree in a related field or qualification in development, journalism, international relations and communications. A proven experience in grant management, proposal development (including logframe and budgets) donor reporting, project cycle management and implementation is essential. An experience of working in South Sudan is desirable.

You will demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, the ability to think creatively in the areas of problem solving and project design, representation abilities, and have experience with donors and multilateral donor mechanisms. The post holder will be a team player who is both adaptable and flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication in English.

The nature of the work will require the successful candidate to apply for a Police / Criminal Records check. We would expect applicants to be able to demonstrate a clear and specific desire to work in this country. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Due to the urgent nature of this position this vacancy will close as soon as an appropriate candidate has been appointed.

Competitive Salary & Benefits package

Closing Date: 22nd September 2011

For a job description and to apply online visit www.tearfund.org/jobseekers/international

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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