Consortium Program Manager – South Sudan 4 views

Norwegian Church Aid (‘NCA’) is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance we are able to reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice, and we therefore work with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance.

NCA’s presence in the South Sudan dates back to 1972. Its country office is in the capital, Juba, with both humanitarian and development interventions in 7 states. For the strategic period 2020-24, NCA South Sudan’s thematic programmes are Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Peacebuilding and Strengthening Civil Society. NCA South Sudan applies a conflict sensitive approach. It aims to contribute to a positive change in the lives of poor and conflict-affected people regardless of their religion, ethnicity, political opinion, gender or sexual orientation.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for sustainable development? Do you thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities? Then join us!

NCA is seeking a Consortium Program Manager to lead the implementation of our new EDFS Project, funded by NORAD. Based in Juba , this high-impact role will oversee coordination across multiple national and international partners, driving progress on livelihoods in some of South Sudan’s most affected areas.

The main goal is to enhance socio-economic integration of the community and increase agricultural productivity hence generating economic benefit for the communities in South Sudan. The project will be implemented in partnership with 3 other INGOs and 1 local NGO. and NCA as a consortium lead.

Start Date: As soon as possible
This is a non-family duty station, and this position is for expatriates only.

Duties and responsibilities

• lay an active role in the development of the NCA South Sudan Programme by ensuring programme quality standards in the consortium
• Ensure, improve, and coordinate cooperation between consortium members including support function of the consortium
• Liaise with local authorities on matters regarding operations as necessary.
• Ensure thorough cooperation between consortium members and with the donor.
• Assist in implementation of the organization’s global routines and standards as well as NCA South Sudan’s program strategy.

Programme Strategy and Adaptation:

• Lead the design and ongoing adaptation of NCA’s program strategies to address evolving operational, technological, and environmental needs.
• Align initiatives with the “NCA Global Strategy,” “NCA Programme Framework,” Country Strategy, and beneficiary needs.
• Drive the implementation of the project / consortium, ensuring they align with organizational goals and available resources while addressing emerging needs and priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivate strong relationships with the embassy, partners, local communities, and the INGO network.
• Regularly engage with partners to assess performance, anticipate needs, to ensure you meet deliverables**.**
• Build and maintain partnerships with donors, local and international stakeholders, and communities to promote collaboration and ensure program responsiveness.
• Represent NCA in key forums to enhance visibility and showcase program achievements.

Team Leadership and Capacity Development:

• Guide and mentor program staff, ensuring they are equipped with clear goals and the tools needed to achieve Project results.
• Support professional growth and foster collaboration.
• Work with the SMT to ensure strategic staffing, resource allocation, and compliance with security, ethical, and organizational policies, while promoting a safe and inclusive work environment.

Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization:

• overseeing project finances, ensuring efficiency and compliance with donor requirements including managing audits
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality donor proposals, budgets, and financial reports, ensuring adherence to organizational and donor standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Ensure that systems for monitoring, evaluation, and learning are in place, to review and adapt program activities.
• Integrate stakeholder feedback and lessons learnt to continuously refine program quality and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Agri – Business Studies, Rural development, Project/ Business Management. Master level education is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in implementing agribusiness projects, consortiums or NGOs at a senior level role.
• Experience with different donors including institutional donors, like embassies, UN as well as development agencies as well as host country’s authorities.
• Background in Food systems and Community economic development.
• Experience in supervising, managing, and providing technical support, capacity building.
• Experience working with communities through community entry, mobilization, and dialogue.
• Familiarity with approaches for community and individual psychosocial support
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written in English.
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel

Personal qualities

• Able to work independently yet function well in a team.
• Strong analytical skills and capacity.
• Able to work under pressure and observe often tight deadlines.
• Able to work in an insecure environment.
• Able to plan, coordinate and lead processes that include multiple stakeholders and interests.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability–experience from East Africa or a similar context is an advantage.
• Able to mentor, coach and support staff in their professional development.
• Must be loyal to Norwegian Church Aid’s Christian values.