PURPOSE:

The Project Manager (PM) will have overall responsibility for managing Enhancing Food security and resilience of rural communities in Kassala and Northern state including planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

The PM will work under the direct supervision of the consortium program coordinator in close coordination and collaboration with the relevant Senior Technical Officers at SRCS-HQ level.

In addition, s/he will be supported by technical team members of field officers/FOs who will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supporting overall programme management with the support of the programme volunteers. 

The PM will also assist SRCS in maintaining close coordination with relevant government ministries, agencies, departments, and other stakeholders at the state level.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Project management and technical support.
• Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Coordination and networking.
• Capacity development and team management.

1. Project management and technical support.
   1. Manage the project implementation in support of the field team, including design, planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting. 
2. Support field teams and communities in integrating food security and resilience planning into local natural resource management.
3. Contribute in supporting implementation of a multidisciplinary range of adaptation initiatives that combine climate resilient livelihoods and rehabilitation, protection and sustainable management of local communities natural resources (forest, farmland and rangeland); rehabilitation and construction of portable water system and conservation; adaptation of renewable and cost effective energy power supply system for water facility; ecosystems diversity; and awareness raising on and support to early warning early response mechanism.   
4. Support local research in climate adaptation and other relevant themes.
5. Contribute to the process for identifying relevant technical assistance in programme selection, implementation and monitoring of new innovations (technical know-how from universities, agriculture extension, weather agency etc.)   
6. Mentor and coach Field Officers and volunteers in order to achieve the ultimate goal of the project, as required.
7. Main regular process of critical path analysis for project implementation and interventions to address any deviations at state level.
8. Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
   1. Work with project team and partners’ staff on monitoring and evaluation of activities related to the programme outputs and outcomes as required in the programme monitoring plans. 
9. Facilitate gathering and communicating lessons learned and good practices from the project in climate resilient practices and adaptation in rural communities. 
10. Receive and review ToRs and project progress reports submitted by the project field.
11. Contribute to the development of monitoring tools and maintain records by writing monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the National Program Coordinator and Branch Programme Manager.
12. Carry out regular field monitoring visits to verify project activities and discuss emerging issues and problems with stakeholders in the field.
13. Contribute to baseline and/or end line assessments, review, lessons learnt workshop of the project.
14. Maintain implementation on track and monitoring progress of the project.
15. Deliver feedback to other project stakeholders at state level.
16. Contribute to development of new funding proposals and/or extended project proposals.
17. Participate in and contribute to SRCS branch annual planning process.
18. Prepare for and participate in regular progress planning meetings with the line manager, and at other staff meetings as appropriate.
19. Organize and conduct one-to-one progress and planning meetings with the project staff and volunteers reporting to the Project field and technical Officers.
20. Where appropriate, attend internal/external meetings and workshops relevant to the project work as agreed with line Manger, state FSL cluster meetings
21. Undertake any other tasks in agreement with the line manager.

1. Coordination and Networking 
   1. In close coordination and collaboration with the EUD consortium programme coordinator, support SRCS’ in maintaining and coordinating external relations and partnerships with Locality and State stakeholders, including relevant line ministries and agencies of government of the state and other stakeholders of the Enhancing food security and resilience in rural communities’ - EFSRRC -programme.
2. In close coordination and collaboration with the branch programme manager, establish and coordinate relations and partnership with relevant PNs and national stakeholders of the EFSRRC programme.
3. Support SRCS branch to coordinate and collaborate with state and locality institutions (e.g. High Council on Environment, Forest National Council and vocational training centers), and other relevant networks as a sustainable platform for policy analysis and coordination as well as engagement on climate change. 
4. Coordinate input from field officers, and key stakeholders to produce and agree on annual work plans for project implementation.
5. Support and supervise the development of links between the stakeholders and the project team.
6. Facilitate dialogue between stakeholders at state level through meetings and individual interviews.
7. Capacity Development and Team Management
   1.  Lead and support the capacity building of SRCS (and other stakeholders as appropriate) in enhancing food security and resilience of rural communities  as well as gender and diversity.
8. Contribute to supporting SRCS branch to carry out assessment of adaptive capacity of the target communities for climate vulnerability, hazards, and climate uncertainty involving key stakeholders at communities’ levels. 
9. Enhance the capacity of SRCS volunteers to deliver quality implementation of the EFSRRC programme by co-facilitation of trainings in cooperation with the project field officers.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor) in agriculture, environment, community/rural development, economy, management, or any other relevant area.

Experience of

• Working with NGO’s with field-based humanitarian operations, environmental and agricultural fields.
• Project management, minimum 5 years working experience.
• Practical application of participatory approaches, volunteer management and community mobilization.

Skills in

• Project planning and management.
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate food security and resilience activities of the vulnerable rural communities especially In Kassala state, Aroma locality 
• Knowledge and interest in food security and resilience related issues and vulnerabilities
• Strong facilitation skills and knowledge about smart agricultural techniques, food security and resilience and market value chain 
• Experience of supervision and mentoring of staff and volunteers.
• Effective verbal communication skills, adaptable to suit exchanges with a wide range of stakeholders, from state/local stakeholders and Ministry officials.
• Building effective and supportive relationships internally and externally.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet packages and report writing.
• Conflict management and problem solving.
• Team building.
• Negotiation and influencing.
• Leadership and motivating.
• English and Arabic, other languages an advantage

Working Abilities

• Ability to facilitate discussions and negotiations between different interest groups at all levels.
• Work as part of a team in a supportive way.
• Work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Develop and maintain efficient management systems.

Attitudes

• Willing to work long and irregular hours and on public holidays as required.
• Commitment to the fundamental principles of RC/RC movement and to the mission of Sudanese Red Crescent Society.
• Ability to guide volunteers and affected population in a respectful manner.
• Sensitive to the feelings expressed and behavior displayed by the volunteers and affected population.
• Committed to take responsibility for good communication amongst volunteers 

Only Shortlisted Can be Contacts