Specialist for community-based conflict transformation (m/f/x), Rumbek, South Sudan

Your work with AGIAMONDO and the Diocese of Rumbek

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of German Catholics for development cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS), we offer professionals the opportunity for meaningful service in cooperation with local development actors. The CPS is a personnel program for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. It works for a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Together with church and civil society partner organizations in Southsudan, AGIAMONDO wants to contribute to the civil conflict resolution there and to the sustainable and just development of the country through peacebuilding measures.

The JPC Unit is an office within the Pastoral Department of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek and contributes with its peace projects in the different communities to a more peaceful coexistence and non-violent handling of disputes and conflicts within and between communities. The unit also provides training in psychosocial support and sports for peace, and organizes commemoration ceremonies.

In the Diocese of Rumbek, different conflicting parties engage in violent conflicts over resources. These lead to deep mistrust and ongoing tensions in the communities. The church has earned a special status in the region as reliable and trustworthy institutions. In particular, its work in the area of peace and justice based on Christian social teaching is recognized and valued by the various actors in this conflict-ridden region.

The communities in Rumbek are hospitable and very welcoming to newcomers, who are often perceived as non-partisan to local communal conflicts and as witnesses to existing injustices, and are treated with high respect.

Specifically, you will carry out the following tasks:
- Develop and implement training concepts on non-violent conflict transformation and strengthen local capacities in conflict management and transformation and psychosocial support.
- Support the initiation of dialogue and reconciliation sessions within the communities.
- Collaborate in the organization and implementation of local and international peace events (e.g. World Peace Day).
- Establishing and strengthening sustainable networks with other peace partners in South Sudan.
- Assist with all necessary organizational, administrative processes (communication, documentation and report writing) and fundraising for peace projects.
- Responsible for the proper expenditure and management of funds in the field according to donor guidelines and AGIAMONDO requirements. In doing so, you will work in partnership with the JPC.

Your profile
- You have a Master's degree in a relevant subject e.g. Peace & Security Studies, Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Law, Social Work or another relevant social science field.
- You bring expertise in creating and implementing training concepts and have practical experience in peace work as well as conflict transformation. Knowledge of organizational development is a plus.
- You have diplomatic skills and very good intercultural communication skills for a partnership approach with stakeholders.
- Initial experience working and living in South Sudan is a plus.
- You have a Class B driver's license and are business fluent in English. Knowledge of Arabic or Dinka is an advantage.
- You are a citizen of the EU or Switzerland and identify with the goals and concerns of church development and peace work.

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Facilities Manager
The minimum qualifications and minimum responsibilities for key personnel are outlined below:

The Facilities Manager will be the point of contact relating to the maintenance and repairs of all existing facilities including (but not limited to) work planning, execution, logistical planning of procurement, quality control, time and cost management and all matters concerning the day to day operations of our client. The FM bears primary responsibility for subject matter expert (SME) on all technical aspects relating to the operational aspects of facilities, and approaches to repairs, replacement parts and maintenance.

At a minimum, the FM must have:
• a bachelor' s degree in facilities management, mechanical engineering and/or industrial engineering from an accredited college or university in the United States, Britain, Canada or Europe;
• at least five years of experience in the following: or managing, or at a supervisory level, large compounds requiring maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities; managing, or at a supervisory level, generator powered electricity, sewage plants, water pump houses, and hydraulic ramps; managing, or at a supervisory level, large numbers of AC split units in hot weather conditions; and working at a supervisory level in large building and infrastructure projects.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

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We are looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Camp Manager who is able to work with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners under difficult, stressful and sometimes insecure conditions.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in conjunction with Danish Demining Group (DDG) has been operating in South Sudan since 2005 initially concentrating on providing safe and supportive conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed.

In 2012 - 2013, DRC opened its operations in Upper Nile and Unity States to respond to the large influx of refugees coming from Blue Nile State and South Kordofan (Sudan). In addition to the refugee response and since 2014, DRC has been then actively engaged in responding to the humanitarian needs of IDPs affected by the internal conflict through the provision of integrated approaches.

With a total of 450 national staff, 50 expatriate staff, we are currently implementing multi-sectorial interventions through the provision of humanitarian services focused on CCCM, Protection, SGBV, FSL, Shelter and Infrastructure to both internally displaced persons and refugees across 5 field sites (Ajuong Thok, Bentiu, Maban, Malakal and Aburoc).

Purpose of the post

The camp manager is responsible for Coordination of Assistance and General services delivery at camp level. S/he ensures the establishment of effective and representative camp governance structures and promotion of beneficiary participation in decision making and implementation of camp affairs; ensures sound information management incorporating monitoring and feedback systems; facilitates effective communication with camp population, and oversees operation, care and maintenance of relevant camp infrastructure

Responsibilities:

PROMOTE BENEFICIARY PARTICIPATION IN CAMP AFFAIRS

- Create awareness to the population on democratic representation and facilitate elections of camp leaders and representatives.
- Facilitate establishment of camp committees whose members are representative of the camp population, with a specific technical or cross-cutting sector focus and cutting across agencies: Protection, -Shelter, WASH, etc. and ensuring that representation takes into account Persons with Special Needs –Elderly, Women at risk, Youth, Living with Disabilities, etc
- Facilitate and coordinate formal meetings and dialogue sessions with both community representatives and elected leaders.
- Ensure the organizing of different community sectors in the camp to facilitate and address needs of the affected population (Womens Group, Safety and Security, Youth Groups, Education, Elderly etc.)
- Develop the capacity of camp leaders, committee members and Interest groups through training, Focused Group discussions, peers sessions and dialogue sessions.
- Ensuring that camp management feedback procedures and complaints mechanisms are in place, and forums are conducted for the camp population.

PROMOTION AND FACILITATION OF CAMP SERVICES

- Facilitate the establishment of and support the running of Youth Recreational Activities including sports.
- Promote and facilitate community development and enjoyment Cultural Activities
- Facilitate peace and reconciliation initiatives among camp residents and/or camp residents and host community.
- Coordinate in General Food and NFI distribution as may be required
- Facilitate communities in conducting peaceful burials for their departed family members and loved ones.
- Facilitate community celebration and enjoyment of global events and public events
- Encourage community self -sustenance through neighbourhood watch schemes, care groups for persons with specific needs andpromotion of Income Generation Activities
- Facilitate that Referral System (example Health, SGBV, General Protection etc.) by other sectors/partners are shared amongst the camp population and camp management team for better work collaboration and response.

MONITORING AND COORDINATION

- Ensure gaps in assistance to beneficiaries are filled and avoid duplication of activities by conducting regular and systematic monitoring of service delivery in the camp, drawing the attention of stakeholders and partners to overarching needs.
- Conduct service monitoring across sectors in the camp to gain and share a holistic understanding of services and standards in the camp.
- Advocate for the adherence to agreed minimum standards of services among stakeholders and partners.
- Identify and formalize roles and responsibilities between agencies providing services in the camp as a crucial function to addressing gaps and helping to avoid misunderstandings.
- Reporting to and coordinating with the CCCM Lead sector UNHCR and to DRC CCCM Technical Coordinator
- Lead the monthly partners/stakeholders coordination meetings.

MANAGING INFORMATION AND FACILITATING COMMUNICATION

- Receive, conduct and/or facilitate registration of new arrivals in the camp (or validation of existing residents) in order to provide baseline information on the characteristics of the population to inform, additional assistance programmes and the effective coordination of distributions.
- Liaise with Protection Department to identify and register people with special needs (child headed families, unaccompanied orphans and minors, the elderly, people living with disabilities, etc.) in order to facilitate their timely and convenient access to services.
- Liaise with CCCM Sector Lead, UNHCR and Local Authorities in establishing and maintain an up to date camp population database reflect births, deaths, arrivals, departures and other fluctuations in the population.
- Operate information dissemination boards and other channels of communicating information between agencies and the camp residents.
- Coordinate with other camp partners including Inter-news radio on dissemination of public announcements and messages.
- Conduct a monthly Sites Profiling to be shared to partners and stakeholders

CAMP PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMP INFRASTRUCTURE

- Oversee the installation and/or maintenance of DRC operated structures such as reception centres, community centres, access bridges, and play grounds.
- Liaise with Shelter Sector in site planning and demarcation of residential blocks and institutional facilities such as schools and hospitals. Where another agency is responsible for general infrastructure development such as civil works, drainage and waste disposal facilities, roads and institutional facilities, the camp manager shall liaise with the counterparts in planning.
- Coordinate with UNHCR and the Local Government department on Environmental protection matters in and around the camp.

ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT FUNCTIONS

- Supervise camp management team of contracted staff, refugee incentives and casuals, ensuring effective staff deployment, performance planning and appraisals staff line manages (Senior Officers)
- Disburse and track expenditure of camp management budget component, flagging any over and under expenditures in a timely manner.
- Prepare project procurement plans and order for materials in a timely manager.
- Manage casual staff contracts and camp service contracts.
- Prepare and submit consolidated monthly workplan of the team to the Area Manager copied CCCM Coordinator
- Provide in-puts in the monthly reports to the donor
- Provide in-put in the development of the project proposals.
- Capacitate through mentor, coaching and training the camp management team on CCCM.
- Coordination with counterparts in other NGOs and UNHCR, Government agencies

Experience and technical competencies

- At least 4-5 years camp management experience of which at least 2-3 years should be at international level and in South Sudan or in geographic and a conflict context similar to South Sudan
- Excellent human resource management skills, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team. Patience and understanding to work with and grow the capacity of national staff.

Education

- Post-graduate degree in political/Social Sciences, Management, development studies, International development or equivalent degree qualifications;
- Undergraduate with extensive experience could substitute
- Ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies
- Experience delivering programs to tight deadlines
- Experience with budget management and procurement planning
- Experience with systems and concepts for monitoring and evaluating project performance
- Good Computer and IT skills. fluency in written and spoken English with excellent writing skills
- Ability and willingness to work in an emergency setting in remote and isolated location with ever changing security scenarios
- Good understanding of SPHERE Standard e.g. Shelter, WASH, NFI and SGBV guidelines
- Knowledge of local governance in post-conflict contexts, and Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming and inclusion strategies
- A good understanding of the Context of Upper Nile
- Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision

Languages

- English spoken and written -advanced
- Basic Arabic –desirable;

Key stakeholders

Programme Team including Shelter & NFI, Livelihoods Manager,Protection Manager and Supply Chain Manager and Support Services Manager
External ; Refugee and Host community committees
UNHCR Sector counterparts
Counterparts in sister agencies
Government agencies
Duty Station: Maban

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A14.

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We are looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator who is able to work with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners under difficult, stressful and sometimes insecure conditions.

About the job

Main task and responsibilities:
The MEL Coordinator position is responsible for advising on all aspects of its implementation, which include:

Monitoring and Evaluation
- Designing and implementation of Projects/Country M&E Plan and comprehensive toolkit that can be applied to all relevant projects with minimal adjustments.
- Oversee and improve the indicator performance tracking system in order to ensure the projects are on track, present the analysis of overall progress and performance of all projects to Senior Management Team/Extended Senior Management Team (SMT/ESMT) and follow up on action points with Area Managers and technical coordinators.
- Implementation of DRC’s global evaluation policy, leading external evaluation as well as conducting internal evaluation of projects as per MELMOP Criteria (DRC/DDG global internal M&E system), documentation of lessons learnt and management responses and ensuring that the recommendations are reflected in ongoing and new projects design.
- Provide technical support in design of qualitative and quantitative tools, collection of data in field locations including internal projects evaluation, post distribution monitoring, post relocation assessment/survey, data analysis and relevant information management systems in a timely manner.
- Capacity building, recruitment and providing technical guidance and mentorship to M&E/ information management staff in field locations.
- Generate high quality, evidence-based evaluation reports, assessment reports and lesson learning notes and technical review of the donor reports to reflect M&E/CHS findings.
- Support in proposal writing through M&E strategy/M&E Plans for the projects and in particular drafting of the Log frames.
- Represent DRC M&E at relevant donor and inter-agency meetings.

Accountability
- Periodic review of the CoCRM to improve the design in light of the current contexts/incidents
- Design and rollout Beneficiary Complaint Mechanism (BCM) in selected places on pilot basis and secure the resources through different projects to replicate the BCM in all DRC South Sudan field bases.
- Develop and coordinate the DRC South Sudan’s Humanitarian Accountability Framework and all related Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) implementation with relevant departments/sectors to ensure that all CHS Compliance outputs and procedures are in harmony with DRCs programs and with DRC/DDG as a broader organization.

Quality Management
In light of the above responsibilities under Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability the position has the following responsibilities in order to ensure the quality of both programs and operations.
- Design DRC-DDG South Sudan Quality Policy including Objectives and assist department heads (DCD-Program, DCD-Ops, Head of HR/Administration and CSM) to design Standard Operating Procedure documents and rollout plan.
- Conduct the compliance check in every field location (including Juba) based on SOPs and performance indicators. Prepare the field report along with suggestion for improvement.
- Maintain and improve the Indicator performance tracking system and coordinate with Area Managers, technical coordinators and other relevant departments in order to ensure that all projects are on track.
- Support DCD - Operations in conducting and presenting analysis of budget (BFUs) to ESMT on periodic and need basis.
- Compare the progress (through IPTs) and Performance (Budget analysis) for informed decision making as well as to inform the donors in time about any deviations due to contextual situation.
- Provide support to procurement and logistic department through procurement analysis on periodic basis and coordinate with DCD-Ops to design and harmonize the P&L compliance tools.
- Advise on the design of the systems, procedures and monitoring checklists in order to reduce the incidents of breaches of code of conduct based on investigation and advisory reports and monitoring the compliance level of each field area on periodic basis.
- Facilitating the Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT) meetings on monthly basis.
- Coordinate with the Area Managers to provide the monthly program and operational updates based on Field SMT meeting and include the action points in ESMT meetings to ensure active support from Juba based Program and Operational departments.
- Coordinate and Facilitate the Annual Review processes through supporting Area Managers/Sector Mangers in Situational analysis, Project portfolio and Capability factors.
- Support in the process of Result Contract (RC) and coordinate with relevant management staff for the updates of the RC objective indicators and present the progress of RC on quarterly basis.

Organizational Learning and Capacity Building
- Build the capacity of all relevant team members to develop and maintain an excellent culture/awareness on quality management, including the periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring data.
- Support and inculcating a culture of learning across programs through consistent sharing of M&E processes, systems and tools.

About You

To be successful in this role

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience) :
- Master degree in international development, Human rights, International law, Business Administration, Marketing and fundraising, or any other related area
- At least four-year work experience in an international humanitarian NGO
- Previous experience in grants management
- Knowledge of main donors’ requirements (EU, ECHO, UN, USAID, SDC, etc.) and experience with services contracts would be an asset
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian projects
- Experience in writing and editing proposals
- Proven experience in any field related to DRC intervention in West Africa: Protection, Livelihood, etc.
- Practical knowledge of IT tools and analytical software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Sphinx, etc.)
- Mandatory mastery of English and French (Written and Spoken)
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to work in a post-conflict area
- Ability to work under pressure
- Availability for many field missions in the country and across the West Africa region

Desired qualifications:
- Good ability to adapt and organize
- Leadership
- Ability to manage several deadlines at the same time
- Team spirit

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract: 1 year contract renewable dependent on both funding and performance
Duty Station: Juba.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A15.

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REPORTS TO: Supervisory Operations Manager

2. JOB PURPOSE
The Accommodation and Housekeeping Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing of the overall operation of the accommodation and housekeeping department in accordance with the clients contract and guidelines along with assuring the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, training and developing staff.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures required for the successful execution of the job.
• Consistent, successful output at work in relation to company Policies and Procedures Follow the Policy and meet the requirements of the organization’s Integrated Management System which is compliant to international standards for Quality (ISO 9001), Food Safety (ISO 22000), Occupational Health & Safety (OHSAS 18001), and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
• Consistent, successful output at work in relation to standards
• Cooperate with internal and external auditors.
• Ability to answer questions appropriately and close findings promptly
• Make recommendations for continual improvement and support improvement initiatives the company undertakes.
• Evidence of quality-improvement initiatives
• Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, accommodations and all public spaces.
• Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest satisfaction.
• Daily supervision of the housekeeping staff.
• Purchase, re-order and maintain housekeeping supplies and inventory.
• Recruit, schedule and train all new housekeeping staff members.
• Maintain the housekeeping budget, providing billing summaries and expenses
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within Housekeeping department.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
• Attending and resolving guest complaints.
• Ensure that rooms are made as per company standard.

4. JOB CONTEXT
• Daily inspection of public areas and employees locker rooms.
• Coordinating the preventive maintenance schedule of rooms and public area with maintenance department.
• Immediately attending to guest requests.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
• Internal management team and head office.
• Service provider and Team members
• Leader & Coach: Leading, managing and developing his team through the appropriate supervisor structure.
• Staff members: These will consist of drivers, helpers, warehouse staff, administration staff, and supervision.
External:
• Being able to communicate effectively with customer, suppliers and regulatory authority as per the company policy and work ethics.

6. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
• Responsible to execute the tasks related to Logistics operations within the guidelines provide or set as per the company policies/ logistics process maps/ ISO manual.
• Financial authority as approved within company guidelines.
• Able to take decisions independently and handle problems associated with: staff planning, discipline, welfare and development.

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Proven superior customer service skills.
• Detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Capable of using independent judgment/solid decision making skills ability.
Knowledge
• Ability to monitor inventory.
• Knowledge of Budgeting or accounting is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Housekeeping process and procedures.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the hotel/hospitality industry, or equivalent, relevant experience is required.
• The Candidate must have demonstrated thorough knowledge of the typical U.S. standards of housekeeping and hotel reception.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience managing a team of housekeeping employees through motivation, coaching and development.
Qualifications
• College degree, preferably in Hospitality Management or a related field.

Salary would be between USD 3.500 - 4.200 nett. Accommodation, Insurance & transportation provided by the company. 12 weeks on and 3 weeks off with a ticket back home per rotation.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS) we offer development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in South Sudan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.

Coordinator of the CPS Programme (f/m/d), Juba, South Sudan

Your new role – responsible and challenging
For many years now, communities in South Sudan have been exposed to persistent patterns of violence as a result of the various civil wars. Unmitigated experiences of violence are common among many people in the country. As communities, institutions and individuals struggle to move away from war and violence towards peaceful coexistence, they face the challenge of dealing with the traumatic experiences of the past.

AGIAMONDO is working to counteract the drifting apart of society with the CPS national programme in South Sudan. The CPS national programme supports the work of partner organisations, for example by providing professional support for people who are coming to terms with a past shaped by flight and violence. This includes team building and organisational development processes as well as support and further training surrounding specific topics in the form of trauma and group therapy for example.

As a coordinator, you will shape and manage the CPS national programme in South Sudan in coordination with the office in Cologne. Through programme development, you will contribute to quality assurance and the focus on effectiveness of the national programme, you will be the contact person for partner organisations and development workers and you will represent AGIAMONDO on the ground.
In addition to the coordination work, you will work as an integrated specialist with a 30% share of the position in the peace policy area at the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS).

Specifically, this includes the following tasks:
• You will continually develop the national strategy and the CPS national programme of AGIAMONDO in dialogue with the local church and partner organisations.
• You will plan new partnerships, clarify personnel requirements and prepare project applications and the reporting to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• You will be responsible for the annual financial planning of the national programme and will manage the use of resources.
• You will actively facilitate networking among the partner organisations involved in the programme and promote cooperation and communication with other relevant national and international organisations and actors.
• You will accompany the specialised CPS staff and partner organisations in their lives and work on the ground.
• As a specialist, you will work at the Catholic University of South Sudan to further develop the services offered by the Peace Institute. In particular, you will support the planning and organization of peace activities and seminars in the area of justice and peace.

Your profile:
• You have completed a university degree, preferably in the social sciences or humanities. Peacekeeping qualifications are advantageous.
• You have several years of management and coordination experience in development cooperation or peace work, preferably gained abroad in church or civil society organisations.
• You have consulting skills and in-depth knowledge of programme and project management, including responsibility for budgets.
• You already have knowledge and experience in the areas of peace-building and reconciliation work.
• You are diplomatic and have exceptional intercultural communication skills, to enable you to deal with the relevant players in a manner based on mutual partnership, and you can act appropriately in a church context.
• You identify with the church profile of AGIAMONDO and convincingly support the goals and concerns of church development cooperation.
• You have a very good command of English, ideally already have knowledge of Arabic and speak very good German.
• You are an EU or Swiss citizen and a member of a Christian church.

What AGIAMONDO offers
• Individual and thorough preparation
• Three-year contract (with an option for renewal), social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz), as well as a bonus for a particularly noteworthy role
• Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

We look forward to receiving your detailed application by 16 May 2021 at the latest.

Are you interested in becoming a Coordinator of the CPS Programme in South Sudan? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS) we offer development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in South Sudan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.

To provide training and support to local staff in developing peacebuilding content and maintaining technical capacity of the Catholic Radio Network (CRN), we are looking for a Radio and Programme Manager, Juba, South Sudan.

Your new role
The nine stations of the Catholic Radio Network (CRN) reach about four million people in South Sudan. The local language broadcasts address issues and concerns that directly affect the communities. In addition to broadcasting peace messages, the programme includes expert talks, discussions with listeners, and people sharing their own experiences on the radio.
Very specifically, the programmes are intended to reach community members who have experienced decades of civil war and isolation to convey a positive attitude towards life and an environment of participation. The radio is thus an important source of information for following the current situation and remaining in contact with other regions of the country.

Specifically, you will carry out the following tasks:
 You will conduct training and further education for the coordinators of the CRN radio stations in the field of project management.
 You will work with the CRN Director to identify technical needs for annual programs and budget development.
 You will participate in programming processes and develop peacebuilding content.
 You will conduct feasibility studies and identify funding gaps and support further resource mobilization and fundraising for the CRN and its member radio stations.
 You will promote process-oriented monitoring of the exchange of data and information between CRN and the various radio stations and are committed to the expansion of the CRN network.
 You are responsible for the proper disbursement and administration of funds on site in accordance with the sponsor guidelines and AGIAMONDO specifications in close collaboration with the CRN.

Your profile
 You have a university degree in media communications, project management or comparable studies as well as several years of professional experience in this field.
 You possess strong social and communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team and show initiative and a talent for improvisation.
 They have a high tolerance for frustration in decision-making processes and are willing to face the challenges of limited resources and potential safety constraints.
 You are fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
 You are an EU or Swiss citizen, identify with the goals and concerns of the church-based development and peace-building work and look forward to working in a Christian-oriented organisation.

What AGIAMONDO offers
- Individual and thorough preparation
- Three-year contract, social security and remuneration in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
- Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

Corona - Information for applicants

Dear applicants,
Even in the current situation, we are happy to accept your application via the online application portal. We are conducting the selection procedure online. We also offer our preparatory measures as digital solutions.
Currently, several of our development workers are working from home. We will decide whether and when development workers can work on the ground on projects on a case-by-case basis, in a responsible manner and in consultation with our partners.

Are you interested in becoming a Radio and Programme Manager in South Sudan? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

AGIAMONDO is the personnel service of the German Catholics for Development Cooperation. In the Civil Peace Service (CPS) we offer development workers a meaningful role working with local development agents. The CPS is a personnel programme for peace-building and the prevention of violence in crisis and conflict regions. It sets out to promote a world in which conflicts are settled without violence. Working with church-related and civil-social partner organisations in South Sudan, AGIAMONDO aims to make a contribution towards civil conflict management and the sustainable and equitable development of the country through peace-building measures.

To set up a psychosocial support service for students and staff at the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS), we are looking for a Social worker for psychosocial support, Juba, South Sudan, to start as soon as possible.

Your new role
The Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS) in the capital Juba embodies the multicultural diversity of the country. The fast-growing institution strives to provide a supportive learning environment for students from all groups of the population to enable them to receive a good education. Based on the cornerstones of the Christian faith and guided by the principles of Catholic social teaching, it contributes to a pluralistic, peaceful and fair future for the country.
Together with the university pastoral care service, you will develop psychosocial support services and accompany the students and staff of the university in coping with stress after stressful events.

Specifically, you will carry out the following tasks:
• Working with the university pastoral care service, you will develop support services for students and staff to help them cope better with stressful and traumatising experiences.
• You will actively make contact with students and staff and bring yourself and your services, for example a cultural and sports programme to promote mental resilience and strengthen relationships between students, into the extra-curricular life of the university.
• You will provide support in the conceptual development of peace education topics, such as “Reconciliation beyond ethnicity”, and conduct workshops on these topics.
• You will be responsible for the proper spending and management of funds locally in accordance with the donor and AGIAMONDO guidelines. In doing so, you will work in partnership with the CUoSS.

Your profile:
• You have completed a university degree in psychology, education, social work, educational science, curative education or religious studies.
• You have several years of professional experience in the field of psychosocial support and have been able to develop and implement concepts in this subject area.
• You have already worked outside Europe, ideally in international development and peace work.
• You are diplomatic and possess intercultural communication skills, to enable you to deal with the relevant players in a manner based on mutual partnership.
• You have a very good command of English, knowledge of Arabic is an advantage, and you hold a valid driver’s licence.
• You are an EU or Swiss citizen, identify with the goals and concerns of the church-based development and peace-building work and look forward to working in a Christian-oriented organisation.

What AGIAMONDO offers
• Individual and thorough preparation
• Three-year contract (with option of renewal), social security and remuneration under the Development Aid Workers Act (Entwicklungshelfergesetz)
• Cultural, language or other professional training, as well as coaching and supervision, individual advice

Are you interested in becoming a Social worker for psychosocial support in South Sudan? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

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