Program Officer (Red Sea) – VSF Germany

Job Description

Gross Salary:	1000- 1200 USD subject to an experience & subject to all statutory deductions
Supervisor:	Country Program Manager
Duty Station:	Red Sea State Port Sudan with frequent travel to other states
Duration:	One year subject to renewal based on performance and Fund availability
Closing Date:	13 Oct 2024

VSF Germany, Sudan office is an international Non-Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.  In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in Sudan, southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food security but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthening livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSFG Sudan office is seeking a qualified person to fill the following position.

Position:           Program  officer

Report to:         Country Program Manager

Location:          Red Sea    State Port Sudan  office   with frequent travel to the VSFG field offices

Duration:          One Year  subject to renewal based on performance and Fund availability

Gross Salary:   range between 1000- 1200 USD subject to an experience & subject to all statutory deductions

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support and backstopping for assigned programs, ensuring all program objectives and goals are met in compliance with VSF Germany and donor regulations.
• Work with field personnel on project related services, and serve as primary point of contact between assigned field offices and VSFG main office.
• Provide technical assistance, as needed to the field staffs and country office program team 
• Track project deliverables and financial targets for each country program and reports to line manager 
• Monitor project performance, document and share with the program team as appropriate 
• Prepare, review and/or edit project progress reports (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.) to ensure quality, and work with supervisor and field team to revise target goals if necessary. Inform supervisor/management of any critical issues as they arise.
• Frequent travel to field to monitor program implementation and provide technical assistance. Write a case study, lesson documentation and photo monitoring.
• As relevant, serve as the main point of contact for partner institutions.
• Represent VSF Germany at meetings, conferences and workshops, as needed.
• Provide updates, reports and critical analysis of field reports to the Country Program Manager, as appropriate. 
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure effective support to the field, and to provide accurate information to the field regarding VSFG policies and regulations.
• Prepare program budgets on year, quarterly and monthly bases
• Analyze project expenditures against budget, and coordinate with relevant department/staff on invoicing of clients.
• Analyze work plans against project deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to VSF Germany and donor finance policies and procedures.
• Participate in, coordinate and/or lead program development and proposal preparation efforts, as needed.
• Other related duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor Degree in development studies, Monitoring & Evaluation studies or any other related field, Masters degree is preferable in a related filed 
• At least Three years ( 3 years) of experience in development 
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral);
• Fluent Arabic language 
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently;
• Knowledge of M & E system is preferred.

Skills& Competencies

• Good knowledge in Socio-economic context
• Good reporting and communication skills
• Good knowledge of project cycle.
• S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in both English and Arabic
• S/he must be well versed in MS Word, Excel, and Access& PowerPoint.

How to apply

Clearly state your contact address and telephone numberOnly short listed will be contactedClosing date is Sunday 13th October 2024Applicants are requested to submit applications and CVs and non-returnable photocopies of certificates to be addressed to: Labor office in HAC , Red See State , Port Sudan and full application Through [email protected] Women are encouraging to apply for this position