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 Programme Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of cross cutting program activities, including food security and livelihoods, nutrition sensitive agriculture, water supply interventions and in context of South Kordofan, as per guidelines and protocols specified in each intervention area, and  in close coordination with line ministries, while at the same time engaging the private sectors, market actors as well as  community groups including VSLAs and Farmer field and Business Schools (FFBS).

• Coordinate with the Program officer to develop activity work plans, directly implement and report on each activity undertaken.
• Coordinate with line ministries, project partners and CARE staff in project implementation at community level.
• Coordinate with vocational trainers to provide vocational training and skills development for youths.
• Help identify lessons learned from project implementation and facilitate the incorporation of those lessons into the activity development cycle.
• Participate in the review meetings of partners’ financial and narrative reports, document challenges and lessons learned.
• 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 at least a degree in agriculture, economics, development studies and any other closely related field.
• Experience with establishment of agriculture demonstration plots, Farmer Field and Business Schools, VSLAs and other community groups at grassroots level. 
• Demonstrated experience in private sector engagement, farmer training, vocational training, , market linkages, contract farming, and supporting income-generating activities.
• Ability to work in a team, understanding community approaches, and solving problem-solving techniques. 
• Good report writing and communication skills. 
• Good knowledge of both written and spoken Arabic and English languages is a requirement for this position.
• Ability to 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.