Job Summary:-

CARE International is received funding from the Federal ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Germany. The position holder is expected to provide technical and implementation support to CARE's livelihoods and resilience program in South Kordofan and, will be part of the entitled Improved Food Security, Livelihoods and Resilience through promotion of peaceful coexistence among Refugees, IDPs and host communities in South Kordofan. The project will cover four localities which are Abugibiha, Gadeer, Altadamoun and Elabassiya locality.  
The project will help build the resilience of individuals, households, communities, and institutions in the target areas in the South Kordofan state of Sudan and achieve food security, address harmful gender norms, and strengthen the capacity to mitigate conflicts and the effects of climate change, also to promotes greater inclusion of women, youth, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups in individual project activities
The project intended to (1) improve the food security and livelihoods of the target through diversified agriculture, income-generating activities, and social capital. (2) Improved access to water resources for domestic consumption and productive use, and improved management capacity to anticipate, absorb, and manage shocks and stresses, and (3) Capacity built for conflict mitigation and inclusive natural resource management, led by women and people with special needs.
The project works with NNGOs, microfinance institutions, traditional community leaders, women producer's associations, and community-based organizations (CSOs) at the local level.
The project assistant will be responsible for the implementation of program activities as per guidelines and protocols specified in each intervention areas in close coordination with line ministries, engaging the private sectors and provide timely quality reports  about the achievement of project objectives and targets.

1. Program implementation with line ministries and other relevant stakeholders including the partner (50%):-

 Support the Livelihood officers in their field implementation to all project activities mentioned in the project detailed implementation plan 
 Coordinate with the seconded staff from MOP&ERs & social development plus the project partner in following up project activities implemented at community level together with the other relevant bodies and sectors. 
  Participate in community mobilization and sensitization about all project activities.
 Participate in the establishment and revitalization of project groups and associations I.e producer groups and other associations. 
 Participate in the preparation and organizing for training sessions to farmers/ committees /community extension agents on improved agricultural practices 
 Follow up on the implementation of activities by the national partner and provide technical support whenever required 
 Participate in project data collection and assessments 
 Contribute to the development of project procurement plan and review quarterly.
 Validate the distribution of agriculture inputs through vouchers.
 Participate in the engagement of micro finance institutions and banks for the producer groups to access loans.

2. Contribute to the success of CARE partnership approach (20%):-

 Work with other FSL team members in partners review, and assessment and identification of  capacity gaps
 Follow up partner’s activities and report back any gap or challenge to his / her supervisor. 
 Support local partners in following up on project activities implemented by groups/committees and line ministries. 
 Participate in the review meetings of partners’ financial and narrative reports, document challenges and lessons learned.

3. Monitoring (15%):-

 Participate in the preparation of project detailed implementation plan (DIP) and monthly progress review exercises.. 
 Ensure the implementation of the project log frame and M&E plan.
 Monitor the project activities and track of their implementation.
 Suggest, share, test, and implement tools to track changes and impact on the project beneficiaries. 
 Observe and assess the implementation methods of the project uses in achieving its objectives.
 Develop detailed individual weekly activity plan and track progress.
 Identify and plan for addressing weak areas in the project implementation at field level

4. Reporting and documentation (10%):-

 Based on the monitoring plan, the project assistant will submit a plan on weekly basis review the work plan of the previous week        and develop the plan for the subsequent week and report on the progress of weekly work plans and related problems.
  Submit regular reports on project activities.
  Documentation through reporting on achievements, challenges and good practices and successful stories of the project.

5. Uphold CARE Values and contribute to CIS shared priorities (5%):-

 Be aware of the CIS Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and comply with it at all times
 Be aware of CARE’s commitments to Gender and Diversity, and strive to uphold them
 Promote CARE’s core values at all times.

 Other priority tasks as required by management, for overall benefit of CIS

Contacts and Key Relationships:-

Work closely with Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Village Development Committee, communities associations & groups, Community leaders and other community structures. Government structures, any other relevant agency and partners in the area of operation.

Working Conditions:
As stated in the terms of responsibilities, the CARE International In Sudan HR manual, this position will be based in Abugibiha field office. However the project assistant is expected to spend 80% of his/her time in the field with the community, the project assistant will work interactively with the community and will be staying in the community and must be willing to travel to different project sites and other areas with the project catchments areas under very difficult conditions as required. The nature of an NGO job dictates irregular working hours including after hours, week-ends and holidays. South Kordofan is a security sensitive area and the officer will be expected to comply with, and will be supported to facilitate his/her operations within, the framework of CARE International In Sudan security protocols
 

At least three years’ experience of implementing Food Security, Resilience and Livelihood projects focusing on,  agriculture development, provision of agriculture inputs through vouchers, market linkages, private sector engagement, value chain development, Market systems, contract farming , IGAs, Gender, and protection. Should be familiar with CARE International in Sudan Programming principles. Specific experience in:

• Holds a minimum of a degree in agriculture, economics, and development studies and any other relevant qualification to the scope of the project.
• Demonstrated experience in private sector engagement, value chain development, market linkages, contract farming, and supporting income-generating activities.
• Proven knowledge of engaging financial institutions, enhancing financial inclusion, match funding and foster sustainable relationships between groups and financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, understanding of community approaches, and solving problem-solving techniques. 
• Work under minimum supervision and should be proactive.

Languages: Good knowledge of both written and spoken Arabic and English languages is a requirement for this position.
Desirable’s qualifications and Competencies:-
- Minimum of Bachelor Degree Agriculture  with relevant experience in private sector engagement and market systems.s
- Good report writing and communication skills 
- Excellent organizational skills and experience with budgets and tracking project resources 
 

External candidates who are interested and meet the above requirements should submit their education and experience certificates, Cover letter & update CV to HAC  South Kordofan – Abujibeiha or sudanjobs.net before closing of business day, Wednesday , 20th, September 2023