The project officer will oversee ECHO CASH Consortium Project activities for SCI in Jonglei state, Akobo East, Walgak and Bor. This post will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of quality programme implementation through sustained quality managerial advice and review. The project officer will work closely with Consortium Program Manager, Area Manager, and field manager to lead implementation of the project activities and review existing intervention and identify opportunities for new and innovative program delivery mechanism. He/she should promote SCI’s values through various entry points in the project and preserve staff moral and enthusiasm for the project work.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation

•  Lead the implementation of ECHO CASH activities in Akobo East ,Walgak, Bor, including MPCA, complementary activities (Gender, nutrition, protection)
• Ensure that the ECHO CASH project activities are delivered according to SCI’s and donors’ contractual requirements and that all deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget.
• Assist the program manager in setting up program procurement plan, detail implementation
• Roll out Consortium harmonized tools and approaches including targeting tools, safety audits, market analysis among others
• In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and communities, organize the identification, registration, and verifications of beneficiaries
• Ensure that project staff, communities and partner staff have the required understanding of ECHO CASH project details
• Monitor the project implementation plan, procurement plan and phasing plan
• Track staff movement in cooperation with supply chain team and safety team
• Collect and analyze market information pertaining to MSSMEB regularly.
• Participate in operations program review in the area in coordination with other thematic sectors (nutrition, gender and protection)
• Identify and address staff capacity building opportunities
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision-making through the project cycle management
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma or certificate in social work, Rural Development, and other related social science
• EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• At least three years of experience in FSL, CVA with NGOs.
•  Training/experience in CVA implementation and facilitation of food security and livelihood program, community development projects.
• Well verse with beneficiary targeting and MIS
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills
• Willingnes to travel to field in hard to reach areas.
• Motivated self-starter, able to carry out work independently but also coordinate effectively as part of a team;
• Familiar with local context in Walgak and can effectively navigate challenges in  this   locations.
• Good spoken and written fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office and email/internet);
• Excellent report writing skills