INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Code: SR-41-1222

Duty station: Juba with frequent travels to field locations

Starting date: 01/12/2019

Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: 5 Project Managers

Dependents: n/a

General context of the project

N/A

General purpose of the position

• Support the overall programme management and development of the South Sudan mission
• Manage and oversee the assigned projects team (Protection, Education in Emergencies, Water and Sanitation Hygiene, Shelters and Non-Food Items)

Main responsibilities and tasks

Programme Management

• Develop and revise programme of activities for INTERSOS South Sudan mission
• Prepare and review strategies related to the rollout and development of multi-sector approach
• Ensure that all projects are reaching high quality of performance through coordinating implementation of the organisation’s tools and approaches
• Ensure ongoing learning on good practices and sectoral standards relevant to the assigned projects and monitoring system and tools are developed and used by project managers and sector coordinators
• Promote teamwork and coordination across sectors to ensure integration and homogenous quality implementation of programmes
• Enhance a positive identity of INTERSOS across all programmes
• Build a strong collaborative network among partners and community in the spirit of the participatory approach of INTERSOS programmes

Programme Quality

• Develop and update minimum standards for programme implementation across strategies
• Ensure with the support of INTERSOS Protection Unit that all sectors are considering Protection Mainstreaming actions and AAP in all activities
• Ensure strengthening of existing presence through complementary integration of INTERSOS sectors of intervention

Coordination

• Coordinate internal cross sector communication and updates
• Represent INTERSOS with national and state authorities, non-state actors I/NNGOs, donors etc.
• Ensure 5W matrices are submitted to national and state clusters

Human Resources

• Ensure coaching and training on-the-job of the programme team
• Ensure HR procedures are implemented by the staff under the area of responsibility

Required profile and experience

Education

• University degree at Masters level of relevant sectors and fields or demonstrated programme management experience

Professional Experience

• 5 years of experience in complex contexts
• Knowledge of the different sectors of intervention
• Strong proposal development capacity
• Intersectorial experience in similar positions is an asset
• Management of integrated projects is an asset

Professional Requirements

N/A

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential

Personal Requirements

• Willingness to live in the field including in temporary bases and to accept basic living standards and movement restrictions
• Willingness to work adapt and productively work in insecure, volatile, or harsh environments
• Interpersonal and communication skills, teambuilding
• Problem solving attitude solutions oriented
• Leadership, planning and organizational skills
• Tolerance to stress, flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team