Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 08 Jun 2016
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation with long-term, local presence in over 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of advisors works with local partners to equip communities and businesses with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works across three sectors: Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Several international donors fund our programmes. SNV has a +100 million euro annual turnover and is aiming for further growth.
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in South Sudan seeks to fill the following position
Contingent on Donor Approval:
Team Leader (BRACED Project)
Duty Station: SOUTH SUDAN, Juba overseeing (WAU and Aweil North)
Background
SNV Netherlands Development organisation, has worked in South Sudan since 2005. SNV South Sudan is currently implementing nine projects (portfolio value 9 million euro). SNV’s approach addresses bottlenecks throughout the chain and focuses on the areas below:
- Inclusive Business
- Value Chain Development
- Good agricultural practices
- Value chain financing Gender and youth
Project Summary
In South Sudan, the BRACED consortium consists of Concern Worldwide, ACTED, FAO, the Sudd Institute, UNEP and SNV Netherlands Development. The consortium will work along with key Government Ministries including the Ministry of Environment as the focal agency for climate change in South Sudan; the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, as the key Ministry responsible for food security; and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, which is currently developing the national policy on disaster management and analysing climate risks that South Sudanese citizens deal with. As part of the Consortium, SNV will contribute to the overall goals of the BRACED project by building on one of two components of the BRACED programme:
Expansion of markets for two agricultural commodities through inclusive value chain development, with particular emphasis on developing youth (young people between the ages of 15 and 24) enterprises and building climate resilience within the value chains in the BRACED project area. SNV will use its considerable experience in inclusive value chain development integrating climate risk management to support the BRACED project in improving climate resilience, agricultural productivity, livelihood opportunities and food security in South Sudan.
Overview of the Position
Lead the implementation and manage project team within the scope, budget, timeline and quality levels prescribed in the contract signed with the donor and according to SNV’s standards and approaches. The project requires an effective gender and environment strategy, and innovative approaches in market based solutions incorporating ICT technologies to be developed. As a new project the team leader will need to manage 0.6 years of inception with a likely implementation phase of 2 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage relationships and motivate the project team, partners and relevant stakeholders; maintaining a milestone dashboard to track progress and performance;
- Manage and account for full compliance of administrative, finance and HR components of the project ensuring timely quality narrative and financial reporting and setup new office(s);
- Forecast adjustments in personnel needs of the project, take lead in recruitment and selection processes and manage project team including partners and consultants;
- Formulate (as required) and implement an M&E plan (including internal and external reviews and evaluations);
- Report project progress to the donor and to relevant stakeholders including government;
- Develop a strong gender strategy and lead its effective implementation;
- Take lead in improving the project’s effectiveness, models and approaches;
- Based on sound and participative analysis and consultation develop long-term development approach for value chains on crop and livestock.
- Capacity building of farmer groups, local (BDS) service providers and MSME’s;
- Ensure that the project takes a strong market-oriented Inclusive Business approach and advise companies in implementing innovative inclusive models;
- Build and maintain an effective network of key government officials, private sector development actors and development practitioners;
- Contribute to the further development of the consortium programme in South Sudan (strategy, practical support).
Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in agricultural development programmes focusing on market sector development, M4P/Inclusive Business solutions in value chain development;
- Demonstrated experience in inclusive business models, capacity building of farmers groups and local service providers, market linkages facilitation and private sector (SME) development;
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-stakeholder cooperation including government authorities;
- Knowledge of DFID project management and reporting requirement is essential;
- Strong qualitative and quantitative writing and analytical skills;
- Understand key approaches of monitoring & evaluation and have sound knowledge of effective extension services;
- Proven people and result oriented leadership with excellent management skills;
- Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, networking and facilitation skills;
- Fluency in English language
- Working experience in Eastern Africa, South Sudan will be an advantage.
Contract Type: International
Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Expected Start Date: July 2016 (Contingent on Donor Approval)
How to apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation to the online recruitment system via https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/332948 before 08 June 2016.