Vacancy: Project Field Officer @ Sudanese Red Crescent Society Closing: 08/Feb/2023

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Project Field Officer
Sudanese Red Crescent Society

Supervisor: Branch Programme Manager/Branch Director (Line manager). SRCS PROTECT Coordinator and DRC Migration Delegate (Technical support).

No. of Post: 1

Duty Station: Khartoum Branch

Duration: 8 Month

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2023

Background:

Protection of Persons of Concern and vulnerable migrants along migratory route of Sudan Project entitled “PROTECT” is a 36-month Action to be implemented in Sudan by Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and Danish Red Cross (DRC).

The project focuses on improving access to assistance and protection services for migrants. In line with the IFRC’s 2009 Policy on Migration, in this Action SRCS and DRC use the term ‘migrants’ to include asylum seekers and refugees, stateless migrants and migrants deemed irregular by public authorities.

The project will be implemented in different scales in four target areas of Khartoum, Northern State, River Nile and Red Sea.

The PROTECT Project Field officer at branch level, in close collaboration with the PROTECT project Branch Coordinator and Technical Officer will be responsible for implementation of the field activities of the SRCS/DRC Migration project “PROTECT”, co-funded by European Union and Danish MoFA. The project seeks to improve the protection of migrants in vulnerable situations along the Northern migratory route in Sudan through SRCS humanitarian intervention in four main target states: Northern state, River Nile, Red Sea and Khartoum.

All project activities are to be carried out through the established SRCS structures and will be based on the Fundamental principles, values and policies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The Branch Project Field officer will ensure effective implementation of the activities in the community centres and with beneficiaries in the field, in accordance with the SRCS standards and the EU requirements and the Project Plan of Action

Duties and responsibilities:

Key responsibilities	Main tasks
Programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting	Contribute to the development of the Project Plan of Action for the Branch. Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans and budgets. Engage the community in planning, implementing and monitoring the activities and make sure the CEA system has been implemented Make sure all groups in the community are invited to participate in the activities including the persons with disabilities. Ensure effective and timely implementation of the project activities in the community centres and in the field, as per the Plan of Action Establish the team of volunteers and supervisors implementing the activities and provide them with continuous support and guidance Submit regular activity reports to the Project coordinator, as per SRCS and EU requirements and templates Ensure safe, dignified and quality service delivery to migrants and host communities in accordance with protection standards. Coordinate the teams of supervisors and volunteers and support them regularly. Coordinate with the authorities and other relevant stakeholders and partners. In cooperation with supervisors and volunteers, implement activities in the field: in the community centres, in the target communities and in reception facilities for migrants. Monitor the daily implementation and adjust the activities as per need. Ensure dignified and principled assistance and support is provided to migrants in emergency situations. Prepare regular activity reports to the project coordinator. Contribute to the Project Assessment, baseline, midterm and end line surveys. Contribute to organising and facilitating trainings and workshops. Raise issues and challenges identified in the field and propose improvements and solutions.
Capacity development and technical support	Enhance the capacity of SRCS Branch Project volunteers to deliver quality and timely services by on-the-job trainings and by facilitating workshops in coordination with the Branch Director and the project staff. Supervise, coach and mentor project volunteers and supervisors. Support PROTECT HQ and Branch project coordinators and Migration Advisor in raising awareness and capacity of the SRCS in migration and displacement. Contribute to the development of the SRCS Migration Policy based on the experience and good practice.
Management and strategy development	Raise issues and challenges identified in the field and make field-based recommendations to the Branch Project Coordinator and Branch Director as to how to improve the assistance and protection to migrants and displaced persons, as well as vulnerable host community members. Contribute to development and implementation of the SRCS Migration and Protection policy and practice based on evidence and good practice.
General	Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the direct line manager. To work flexible hours where required.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Personal qualifications

Education

University degree or professional qualification, a BA in Sociology, community development, Management, economy, Social Sciences or equivalent professional experience Background in.

Experience and Knowledge

More than 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a humanitarian organization or NGO.
Good leadership, organizational communication and advocacy skills.
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills for building synergies and collaboration with partners, beneficiaries and donor agencies.
Ability to develop, monitor, report and evaluate activities.
Strong facilitation skills and knowledge about adult learning methodologies.
Experience of supervision and mentoring.
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, power point).

Languages

Fluency in Arabic - spoken and written.
Fluency in English-spoken and written.

Core Competencies

Experience in the RC/RC Movement funded projects management is an asset.
Strongly committed to the Red Cross/Red Crescent fundamental principles, values and policies
Highly motivated and proactive in supporting people in need.
Able to successfully cooperate with authorities, local partners and communities.
Team worker.
Able, willing and committed to work with people with different backgrounds and experiences, including migrants, refugees and IDPs in vulnerable situation.
Able to guide staff, volunteers and affected population in a respectful manner.
Sensitive to the feelings expressed and behaviours displayed by the volunteers and affected population
Mature, flexible and able to work under pressure
Willing to work in the field conditions, to travel extensively to project locations.
Ability to assume various roles and assignments as directed by the immediate supervisor within the scope of the SRCS mandate.

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