The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is day to day implementation and supervision of the LFS Projects in White Nile. The post holder will ensure all activities are implemented in timely manner and with high quality.

Generic responsibilities 

• Line management of project staff
• Contribute to the development of technical standard operating procedures (SOPs) / guidelines, and Macro log frame (MLF)
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, LFS tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Contribute to  the development of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports
• Coordinate and manage LFS projects implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.
• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs)/returnees/refugees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

Projects Implementation

• Supervise the implementation of all LFS activities in White Nile (and other states if assigned) in consultation with the LFS project Manager.
• Develop timely and detailed monthly implementation plans for LFS activities in close coordination with the LFS team in White Nile.
• Review achievements and constraints in a weekly basis and ‎provide feedback accordingly.
• Daily guidance of the LFS field staff ensuring that projects implementation is in line with NRC technical guidelines, donor regulations and follows NRC’s programme quality standards.
• Liaise on a regular basis with the support department (finance, logistics, HR and administration) to guarantee the smooth running of LFS activities that include movement planning, internal request, payments, HR, etc.
• Ensure that the security plan and procedure is adhered to in all operations, including staff ‎movements, etc.
• Consolidate weekly and monthly activity progress reports and participate in drafting of donor reports.
• Follow up NRC’s LFS activities in White Nile implemented by local partners, government department and service providers.
• Identify training needs of LFS teams, partners and community committees and organize/facilitate training events as needed.
• Identify capacity development needs for supervised staff and communicate with LFS project Manager.
• Assist with the training of the LFS teams to ensure they have a solid understanding of the project technical design, implementation approaches, NRC & donor’s policies, and tools, including M&E tools.
• Lead on stakeholder (i.e., local authorities, INGOs, LNGOs and UN agencies) sensitization and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders in the respective geographic areas.
• Ensure adequate and safe records of all project deliveries (cash, vouchers, in-kind etc.) including but not be limited to beneficiary database, receipt, storage, dispatch, and distributions.
• Represent NRC at local level stakeholders and participate in meetings called by local representative and/or other partners operating in the area.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• In close coordination with MEL team, ensure all monitoring and evaluating activities are carried out on time, and lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on.
• In collaboration with MEL, ensure that all LFS projects are monitored regularly, and data are collected on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Regularly visit the project sites to ensure that the implementation of activities is closely monitored and filed teams are appropriately supported.

Capacity building

• In consolation with LFS PM, identify learning and training opportunities for LFS staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
• Monitor learning and development of the staff and provide appropriate technical guidelines and materials to NRC and partner’s staff.

Representation, coordination, and Advocacy:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative and effective partnerships with NGOs/CBOs and government partners.
• Ensure effective stakeholder participation throughout the project implementation.
• In collaboration with senior program staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
• In collaboration with the LFS PM, feed in learning, experiences, and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Project planning: LFS Specialist, LFS and area team
• Area operations: Area Manager and Field office coordinators and Support Coordinators and managers
• Staff capacity building:  LFS Specialist and LFS PM , HR Development Officer
• Implementation: Project manager, Area Programme Manager

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, Rural Development, Livelihoods, Economics, agriculture and/or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a project coordinator, team leader or equivalent in a humanitarian setting managing Livelihoods programming.
• Experience in the livelihood assessments, both field data collection and analysis.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals – ranging from local partners, local authorities, humanitarian community, and the private sector. Proven ability in staff, donor contract & budget management
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; as well as excellent report writing skills
• Mixed experience of working in humanitarian and development Sector is an asset.
• Experience in working through partners and delivering capacity building is an asset.

Context/skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Excellent command of English – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the context in of Sudan humanitarian context
• The ability to work flexibly within a team as well as demonstrable leadership/management skills
• The ability to work operationally and strategically without losing sight of the overall objective
• Experience in delivering results of LFS projects.

Behavioral competencies 

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Managing resources to optimize results