Darfur Agriculture and Livelihoods Program Manager (217623-927)  Mercy Corps
Location : Nyala , Sudan
Experience : 5-10 Years
Last date of Submission : 17 Jul 2011
Sector : Others
Compensation : Depends on experience
Skill Set : 16188
Nature of Job : Full Time
(Reference : indevjobs.org)
Job Description
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: With funding from OFDA Mercy Corps Scotland is implementing a one year and multi-sectoral program to support IDPs in South Darfur. Mercy Corps Scotland has already been programming WASH activities in three camps near Nyala town and plans to expand programming into agriculture, livelihoods and small business development within the camps and nearby villages as part of an early recovery effort to integrate IDPs into the economic and social fabric of Nyala and to decrease dependency on humanitarian actors.  GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Agriculture and Livelihoods Program Manager reports to the Darfur Program Manager and liaises with the WASH team in Nyala and the Khartoum head office. S/he will be responsible for managing the implementation of the OFDA livelihood program in South Darfur. S/he will lead on program design and implementation, administration, fiscal and grant management of the program of this portion of the grant. S/he is required to work closely both with the government organs at all levels, donor and UN agencies, partner INGO, NGOs / CBOs and communities. S/he will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support to livelihood and agricultural projects in addition to developing strategies for agriculture and business development and to providing capacity building for local staff.
Candidate Profile
Graduate with good communication skills in related field. Must have 5-10 years of experience. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Assist Darfur Program Manager with strategic planning and technical direction of the program to guarantee program impact and institutional growth. Assist the Darfur Program Manager with financial and grant management ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures, reporting and, maintaining working relationships with the government, partner agencies and NGOs on technical aspects of the program. In coordination with program managers, partner agencies, translate the program concept and spirit into measurable activities / tasks for the program staff striving for innovative programming with practical and sustainable impact on the ground. Provide direction and leadership in program implementation focusing on a coordinated approach that fosters complimentary delivery of services to the communities by the different project sectors and partner agencies. Foster strong working relationships with local government authorities and communities ensuring Mercy Corps (and partners) activities closely match community priorities and directly respond to needs of the target communities. Represent Mercy Corps Scotland and ensure government coordination and participation in programming and public relations and visibility for Mercy Corps donors. Supervise Project Managers, technical projects staff; building their capacity to deliver quality services to beneficiaries. Ensure projects are designed within MC Scotland project briefing guide and delivered on time, while paying attention to beneficiary priorities and sustainable livelihoods. Provide technical leadership and support to agricultural projects, ensuring MC Scotland’s programming fit into the community and state plans, preparation of work plans, supervising implementation and supporting agricultural and livelihood project staff. Provide technical leadership on the development of livelihood activities including income generation, cash for work, market development, livestock and forest management practices as prioritized by communities and local authorities through technical best practices and targeted trainings. Contribute to development and review of country program specific strategic plans. Ensure all program reports are comprehensive, accurate and within schedule; weekly reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports and annual reports. Manage and monitor program budgets on a monthly basis and ensure expenditures are properly planned within elaborate project briefing. Coordinate with Finance Manager to ensure Budge