The Project Coordinator for South Sudan will ensure the smooth implementation of the project
for interim reparative measures (IRM) in South Sudan. They will make sure that all the relevant
partners of the consortium are well coordinated and that the project is implemented according
to GSF methodology. The coordinator will also be responsible for leading the development of
the national advocacy and technical support strategy in South Sudan.
The Project Coordinator for South Sudan works under the direct supervision and will report to
the Regional Coordinator for Africa, in close collaboration with the IRM team and will liaise
with all GSF units, in particular the National Advocacy and Technical Support Unit, Finance Unit
and Communication Unit.

Position Responsibilities
Act Pillar (Project for Interim Reparative Measures – IRM)
Coordinate the framing and implementation of the IRM project in South Sudan
• Identify and seize opportunities for partnerships in South Sudan;
• Carry out relevant mappings and feasibility assessments as required by the IRM project
and report on them, with clear recommendations, in a timely manner;
• Oversee, guide, and support local partners and survivors’ networks to implement the
IRM in South Sudan based on GSF survivors-centred approach, multistakeholder and
localised participation, and IRM project methodology;
• Lead and coordinate the design of implementation plans and budget proposals, for
the whole anticipated project, with breakdown for each project phase; then later as
relevant, assess needs and review proposed amendments, in close coordination with
the Regional Finance Coordinator;
• Oversee and coordinate partners’ activities; support partner’s project coordinators and
coordination team in implementing the planned activities, and when relevant manage
changes to the project scope, schedule and costs; contribute to ensure that project
remains within approved scope, time and budget;
• Support and guide the partners’ coordinator to ensure the implementation of GSF
process and methodology;
• Organise and participate in regular missions to project locations, to orientate and
participate in project activities with survivors, communities, and teams, as well as to
oversee implementation;
• Support the organisation and participate in the meetings of the Project MultiStakeholders Steering Committee;
• Support the organisation of activities for evaluation of performance and impact, in
liaison with the GSF M&E Officer;
• Organise trainings of partners and project teams on IRM Project methodologies, as
well as focus group discussions with survivors on relevant topics in liaison with relevant
GSF units;
• Monitor that survivors’ data is processed according to GSF data protection policy and
procedures.
Transversal Activities on IRM Projects
• Contribute to the development of GSF’s toolkit and other IRM project guidance tools
considering lessons learnt from South Sudan’s IRM project;
• Shape and expand GSF community of practice in South Sudan;
• Oversee, monitor and support the sharing of best practices of IRM projects, including
the one on South Sudan, with national institutions according to the national country
strategy;
• Contribute to reporting of activities within the Programmes Department including on
performance indicators.
• Review quarterly narrative reporting from partners and support them to ensure GSF received timely reporting.
Advocacy and Guide pillars
• Liaise with the National Advocacy and Technical Support (NATS) unit to ensure
coordination and implementation of NATS strategy;
• Liaise and coordinate with NATS and the International Advocacy and Policy Unit to
ensure that GSF’s advocacy goals as relevant for South Sudan are advanced: urgency,
co-creation, financing of reparation, and children as rights holders;
• Represent GSF in high-level meetings with South Sudan authorities, national
institutions, United Nations agencies, survivors and civil society organisations, on
initiatives for survivor’s right to reparation or linked to the transitional justice
mechanisms and partner’s coordination in accordance with the survivor-centred
approach at the heart of GSF methodology;
• Identify opportunities for and support training initiatives that strengthen relevant
national civil society and survivor organisations’ conflict-related sexual violence
advocacy and technical support capacities;
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with relevant national and international
stakeholders to promote the development and implementation of state reparations
measures for conflict-related sexual violence survivors;
• Share the relevant lessons learned of the IRM project with both teams and share
relevant lessons learned on advocacy and technical support with the IRM team.
Other transversal activities
As Country Lead
• Lead the development and update of the GSF South Sudan strategy;
• Lead the development of the GSF annual planning and budget process, in collaboration
with the Regional Finance Coordinator;
• Responsible of the day-to-day implementation of GSF objectives, results (outcomes)
and activities in the country, across GSF strategic pillars, in liaison with relevant Heads
of Units;
• Organise regular meetings of the Country Team, to collect and share information, and
ensure that every relevant member of the country team is involved and informed on
anything related to the country;
• Report to relevant Heads of Units and/or Director of Programmes for any key strategic
decision.
Monitoring and reporting on activities
• Collaborate with the area experts (PSEAH and Data Protection) for the development
and or adaptation of tools for the activities.
Communications
• Collaborate with the GSF Communications Unit for the development of communication
tools on activities implemented in South Sudan.

Risks and security
• Act as Security Focal Point in South Sudan and before any GSF team member visits:
develop a risk assessment and mitigation measures and oversee the planning of
country missions as well as their execution according to GSF Security Policy and rules.
Finance and Administration
• Collaborate with the Regional Finance Coordinator on financial and administrative
planning of the IRM project and other activities in the country;
• Contribute to the monitoring of budget execution for all expenses related the country,
led by the Regional Finance Coordinator and Operations Department,
anticipating/explaining variances and potential need for changes and/or amendments;
• Monitor that partners comply with reporting deadlines and requirements;
• Liaise with the Regional Finance Coordinator to ensure consistency between narrative
and financial report, and review relevance of forecast prepared by partners compared
to planned activities for future.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in law, international relations,
political science, sociology, or related discipline;
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience working on project management,
project design, monitoring and evaluation in relation to human rights, humanitarian
law, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), advocacy, reparations, and/or transitional
justice, preferably in South Sudan or in conflict context;
• A bachelor’s degree with minimum 8 years of experience in a similar position is
considered as equivalent.
Other requirements
• Strong experience in effective team leadership and management, as well as team
coordination and conflict resolution;
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships and effective partnerships across
organizations and project locations;
• Solid practical experience working with survivors and victims of conflict-related sexual
violence, survivor associations, non-governmental and/or national civil society
organisations;
• Strong knowledge of and experience with the survivor-centric approach, and cocreation, in line with existing good practice and guiding principles;
• Understanding of the South Sudan conflict landscape including all political, social,
economic, cultural and religious dynamics;
• Proven experience in project management, including budget management
• Experience in data protection
• Effective communication skills;
• Excellent reporting skills;
• Strong writing, drafting, and public speaking skills are highly desirable; Proven ability as a problem-solver with a solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to travel and go on regular missions within South Sudan;
• Ability to work as part of multi-cultural and cross-functional team, and to bring and
maintain a good team spirit;
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS, Word, and Excel;
• Tech savvy and at ease with latest communication technologies
Language requirements
• Fluency in English is required;
• Knowledge of one of these languages: Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande or/and Juba Arabic will
be considered as an asset.