Key Job Responsibilities:

(a) Assure implementation according to work plans and budgets for all objectives and activities implemented through the project, advising on and executing adjustments and revisions when necessary.

• Outcomes and outputs are met
• WVSouth Sudan and partner activities are implemented according to timeline, according to budget, and with a high-quality
• Line management of three project staff with performance management and capacity-building when needed; Overall management of a team of five staff
• The project contributes to enhanced resilience and recovery in the target area

(b) Provide technical guidance to climate-smart interventions, advising on adjustments when necessary

• Oversight of quality standards for landscape restoration processes, NRM, and climate-smart activities
• Achievement of outcome-level indicators
• Timely and quality donor reporting

(c) External representation with local authorities, government ministries, community leaders, and when necessary the donor

• Coordination with relevant line ministries at the state and, when relevant, the national level for project activities
• Community acceptance and participation in the project implementation and monitoring
• Participation of key stakeholders in project consultations and activities.

(d) Facilitate coordination with other recovery and development-focused projects in the target counties

• Participation in joint coordination mechanisms
• Synergies among projects with complementing goals and objectives
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the line manager

Required Knowledge & Qualifications for the Role

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a humanitarian or development-related field. Master’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred
• Technical expertise in water-shed or ecosystem approaches, climate-smart water infrastructure and/or agriculture, or another field relevant to the project themes
• At least 3-5 years of proven ability in the management of large integrated projects in fragile contexts
• Ability to master and implement donor regulations; experience with GEF/UNDP is a plus, experience with other bilateral donors such as USAID, GAC, FCDO, and others will also be considered favorably
• Experience working/living in hardship conditions. Familiarity and past experience in South Sudan context is a plus
• Experience leading diverse teams is a plus
• Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals
• Strong verbal communication skills, strong presentation and report writing skills