Project Coordinator, Field Support Services Project (FSSP) South Sudan

WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA

Employment Opportunity

POSITION TITLE:

Project Coordinator, Field Support Services Project (FSSP) South Sudan (Full-Time or Part-Time)

POSITION LOCATION:
Juba, South Sudan

REPORTS TO:


Project Manager, FSSP Ethiopia and South Sudan

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Rolling up to June 30th

EXPECTED START DATE:       (subject to contract start date)

WHY WORK WITH WUSC?

Join Us. Our work is important, cutting-edge, and fast-paced. We encourage curiosity, innovation, and flexibility. And we provide a phenomenal learning experience.

WUSC is a Canadian global development organization. We currently work in over 30 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in Canada, bringing together a diverse network—including students, volunteers, schools, governments, not-for-profits, and businesses—to transform the systems that hold young people back. Together we foster youth-centred solutions to enable young people to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities. With an annual budget of approximately CAD $65 million. We have over 350 staff and over 250 partners across Canada and the globe, working in collaboration with a diverse set of donors and partners to achieve our organizational vision.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

In response to a Request for Proposals by the Government of Canada, WUSC is preparing a proposal for the Field Support Services Project (FSSP) operating in Ethiopia and South Sudan. This FSSP is responsible for providing a range of services in support of program delivery and policy dialogue of Canada’s international assistance in Ethiopia, South Sudan and to the Pan Africa Program. These services include, but are not limited to, the provision of technical, administrative, financial, and logistical support services. 

The  Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of services  provided by the FSSP in South Sudan. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The tasks for the FSSP Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to : 

• Assisting in identifying and sourcing human resources or contractors to provide technical expertise and technical assistance;
• Maintaining and updating relevant project information in manual and/or electronic files; project information may include such things as project activity schedule, status reports, and correspondences;
• Assisting in developing, planning, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing deliverables, documents and requirements;
• Researching, locating background information, analyzing, extracting relevant information and writing summaries;
• Engaging with stakeholders and addressing problems in a timely and effective fashion;
• Coordinating logistical services, such as mission planning, local transportation, travel arrangements and related services such as flights and accommodation;
• Coordinating project reviews/lessons learned and sharing with the project team and/or the donor as appropriate; .
• Remaining informed of, and complying with locally applicable laws, regulations and practices, including those for local human resources management and those that will affect the use of local Technical Specialists and their ability to operate in the programming area.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in one of the following fields: political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business or public administration, project management or social sciences.
• The degree must be from an accredited education institution in good standing.  A copy of the diploma will be required prior to securing an interview. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a credential validation from World Education Service (not affiliated with WUSC).
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
• Prior experience working in a Developing Country or working with International Development Assistance Stakeholders (at least 3 of the following stakeholder types - government, donors, non-government organizations, international organizations), preferably in South Sudan or neighboring East African countries.
• Proven track record of managing international development projects in Africa, ideally in South Sudan.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with:
  • Maintaining and updating relevant project information in manual and/or electronic files; (project information may include such things as project activity schedule, status reports, correspondence);
  • Assisting in developing, planning, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing deliverables, documents and requirements;
  • Coordinating requests for and tracking implementation of support from consultants, prioritizing, assessing urgency, setting deadlines;
  • Coordinating logistical services, such as vehicle rentals, travel and missions for personnel, contractors and/or third parties;
  • Engaging with stakeholders and addressing problems in a timely and effective fashion;
  • Advising on local government documentation requirements.
• Applicants should have experience working on a minimum of TWO (2) projects in Africa in the last ten years. These projects should be of a minimum value of $2 million CAD and should be either closed or closing shortly. References for both projects will be sought. 

Language

• General professional proficiency in English (oral, reading, writing).

APPLICATIONS

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Interested candidates should submit an application via https://wusc.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/343 as soon as possible, as we are evaluating candidates on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter which details why they are an ideal candidate (qualifications and experience), and answer the  preliminary questions posted in the application portal

Kindly note this employment opportunity is subject to funding from the Canadian government.