Program Coordinator (WRAPP)

Pact's mission is to build empowered communities, effective governments and responsible private institutions that give people an opportunity for a better life. We do this by strengthening the capacity of organizations and institutions to be good service providers, represent their stakeholders, network with others for learning and knowledge sharing, and advocate for social, economic and environmental justice. Interdependence, responsible stewardship, inclusion of vulnerable groups, and respect for local ownership and knowledge are core values across all of our programs.

Location: Sudan (the)

Title: Program Coordinator
Department: Water for Recovery and Peace Program (WRAPP)
Supervisor: WRAPP Program Manager, Sudan Country Program
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Effective Date: January 1, 2009

HR Use Only: Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
EEO Job Class: Professional
Level: Level 4

Pact values and supports a diverse work environment.

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator provides general management for many components of WRAPP, in collaboration with the WRAPP Manager, including: oversight of program implementation; coordination of monitoring and report writing; contribution to program design, development and proposal writing; data base development and update, budget tracking and forecast, representing WRAPP in the WASH sector in Southern Sudan.

Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

- All people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
- Gender equity is mandatory for social transformation.
- Resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor.
- Diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds.
- Teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships.
- Innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities.
- Partnerships and mutually beneficial alliances leverage resources and amplify effectiveness.- Gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees.
- Staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology.
- A healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide regular comprehensive program updates to the WRAPP Manager and Sudan Country Director as to program status, current and emerging issues, etc.
- Coordinate and produce regular, timely technical reports to donors according to their requirements and to respond as promptly as possible to donor requests for additional information.
- Contribute to program design, strategy and development.
- Development of new proposals and forecasting funding needs and opportunities.
- Development of data base and continuous updates.
- Work in coordination with the WRAPP implementation and public health coordinators, WRAPP field coordinators and other WRAPP field staff to ensure overall success of program and contribute to the critical review of strategic decisions and key on-going activities
Assist in overseeing the in-field implementation of WRAPP in Southern Sudan including field activities, schedule movements, monitor activities of staff, review field reports and provide feed backs and follow up actions
Assist the WRAPP Program Manger and Pact finance team to maintain an overall, up-to-date understanding of program budgets and finances. Review LOPs and prepare consolidated budget. - Assist the Grants department and the W\RAPP Manager in coordinating and providing information on the sub-grant awards related to the various program components.
- Support human resources planning and decision making of WRAPP.
- Assist in the development of training materials and coordinate updating of WRAPP training materials and other working documents.
- Design and development of community based water resources and natural resources management plans.
- Identify, develop and design capacity development support to the government departments and other local partners.
- Work in collaboration with the Peace Program to ensure the achievement of Pact Sudan Country Program mission and vision and to enhance synergy between the programs and other PSCP departments.
- In collaboration with the WRAPP Manager represent WRAPP to other Sudan water programs, local and state GoSS authorities, UN and NGO agencies, and beneficiary communities.
- Serve as the Wash Deputy Sector Lead, including supporting sector coordination, information sharing, and planning and strategy development.
- Review relevant reports, evaluations and other internal and external resources (including the tacit knowledge of individuals) as necessary to utilize Pact expertise and experience for improving program implementation.
- Ensure compliance of WRAPP program development with the overall sector strategy of south Sudan.
- Coordinate with the WRAPP monitoring, evaluation and planning officer in developing an effective M,E, R and L system and coordinate the implementation of relevant program decisions. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Strong project management skills.
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- High proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills.
- Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, government representatives, contractors, international and local NGOs.
- Demonstrated political savvy.
- Strong ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently in the field in south Sudan and internationally.- Drilling and/or WATSAN program experience necessary.
- Language proficiency (Arabic especially) and prior experience in south Sudan a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Masters degree in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years experience managing programs in a developing country

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit our website http://www.pactworld.org and complete an online application

Closing date: 23 Feb 2009