CARE International in Sudan has received funding from the European Union to implement the Promoting Inclusive Markets and Economic Empowerment (PRIME) project in South Kordofan and East Darfur States. In South Kordofan, the project will be implemented in Al-Rashad, Abujubeiha and Abbasiya localities, whereas in East Darfur, the project will be implemented in Bahar Alarab, Abu Karinka, and El Daein localities. The project aims to contribute to sustainable and resilient livelihoods and food security in rural communities in the states of South Kordofan and East Darfur that are most affected by food insecurity, climate change, and conflicts. 

The Senior Livelihood Programme Officer will be responsible for the implementation of program activities as per guidelines and protocols specified in each intervention area in close coordination with line ministries, engaging the private sectors and provide timely quality reports about the achievement of project objectives and targets. 

• Create opportunities for self-employment and decent jobs for rural women and youth in agri-businesses, market linkages and value chain development.
• Foster appropriate market systems development (MSD) approaches, engaging private sector players, and mobilize other stakeholders to champion MSD approaches.
• Conduct periodical field visits to monitor program performance and provide guidance to program personnel on implementation.
• Based on the monitoring plan, the Senior Livelihood Programme Officer will submit a plan on a 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.
• Be aware of the Care International Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and always comply with it.
• Be aware of CARE’s commitments to Gender and Diversity, and strive to uphold them.
• Promote CARE’s core values at all times

• Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, development studies or any other related field to the scope of the project.
• At least three years’ experience in implementing Livelihood and resilience programs, Nutrition sensitive agriculture projects focusing on agriculture sector development, agriculture input provision, market linkages, private sector engagement, farmer field and business schools establishment, VSLA development, value chain development, market systems strengthening, IGA development and a solid understanding of Gender and protection issues in the current context of South Kordofan. 
• Proven knowledge of engaging financial institutions, enhancing financial inclusion, matching funding, and fostering sustainable relationships between groups and financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, understanding community approaches, and problem-solving techniques. 
• Proven knowledge of cross-cutting issues such as agriculture, nutrition, livelihoods, and Market systems development.
• Work under minimum supervision and should be proactive.
• Ability and Willingness to Travel to locations outside of Office and live in basic conditions.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women to apply.

Interested candidates who fulfill the above requirements are requested to drop the CVs with cover letter, supporting documents and names, addresses and contacts of three professional non-relative referees (one of the referees being a former or current supervisor) via: https://www.sudanjob.net in the period from 22/2/2024 - 29/2/2024.