The Organization

Search is an international conflict transformation NGO that aims to transform the way individuals, groups, governments and companies deal with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative solutions. Headquartered in Washington DC, USA, and Brussels, Belgium, with 55 offices in 34 countries, Search designs and implements multifaceted, culturally appropriate and conflict-sensitive programs using a diverse range of tools, including media and training, to promote dialogue, increase knowledge and determine a positive shift in behaviours. Operating in Sudan since 2009, Search has developed and implemented innovative peace building programs in collaboration with local Sudanese NGOs. Our work in Sudan seeks to empower women and other marginalised groups and encourage greater inclusivity in the peace processes and governance in Sudan.

• Responsible for the implementation of an organization’s strategic plans by planning and conducting project activities and develop of partnerships to ensure participation in program activities 
• Coordinates with the Program Coordinator, other project staff and affiliate partners to establish clear work plans, implement and monitor the implementation of key project activities, including small-scale peace and livelihood initiatives
• Facilitate some of the project’s key community activities
• Support staff and affiliate partners in aligning programs with goals and objectives, also follows-up on work plans, deliverables and reporting by affiliate partners
• Provide on-site visits to program affiliate partners and beneficiaries to monitor progress, assess program effectiveness and recommend program modification
• Prepare administrative and procurement documents related to the implementation of Search and partner-led activities in the field in a timely manner
• Provides documentation and status reports for donor requirements
• Collaborate with Search’s Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Teams to establish and effectively use monitoring tools to capture our project’s results and lessons
• ContributContributecommunicationses to communication efforts around the project’s results, including by collecting stories, contributing to communications’ campaigns led by Search headquarters, proviprovidingde updates for Search’s website and social media
• Liaises with other peace-focused organizations for the development of best practices

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work or relevant human services discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years’ experience in working in the human service or social services and/or with a non-profit organization
• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience with the design, implementation, management and evaluation of programs
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
• Good oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Arabic required

Behavioral Competencies

• Working with People:  The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
• Flexibility:  The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.
• Drive for Results and Efficiency:  The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management:  The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
• Leadership and Navigation:   The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
• Communication:  The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and to communicate with others.
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness:   The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.
• Ethical Practice:   The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Business Acumen:   The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan. 
• Developing others (for people managers): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.

Application Deadline: October 20, 2024

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Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. 

All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity - Tenacity - Empathy - Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.  Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. View our code of conduct here and our privacy policy here.