JOB ADVERT: Life Skills Officer (1 position)
LOCATION: Akon North Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State
DURATION: 8 months with possible renewal of contract
Dorcas is a Christian development and relief organization which operates from the Netherlands through different field offices within Eastern Europe and Africa.
Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command of Jesus Christ to care for and empower the poor and oppressed. Dorcas accomplishes this by promoting self-reliance through Development, the provision of social care and assisting in emergency situations.
Dorcas is looking for an English-speaking South Sudanese for the position of Life Skills Officer to be based in Akon North payam, Gogrial West county (Warrap State). In this position the employee will be responsible for development and implementation of life skills activities in the area of operation. The Life Skills officer is accountable to the Project Coordinator.
Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life (WHO definition). They represent the psycho-social skills that determine valued behaviour and include reflective skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, personal skills such as self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. Practicing life skills leads to qualities such as self-esteem, sociability and tolerance, to action competencies to take action and generate change, and to capabilities to have the freedom to decide what to do and who to be. The life skills education will complement other forms of education in other fields (including livelihoods and health) in the area.
****Key roles and responsibilities****
- Project implementation
- Develop a plan for provision of life skills training in line with the project proposal;
- Develop a life skills curriculum for training;
- Organize and conduct training and coaching on a diverse range of life skills topics to groups;
- Provide Training of Trainers on life skills curriculum to local staff.
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Ensure accurate and timely provision of information as requested by project coordinator and/or M&E Officer;
- Ensure proper documentation of the response under guidance of the M&E officer and the project coordinator.
- Communication
- Develop and maintain open communication with team members.
- Perform other duties as required
****Required Qualifications****
- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Teaching, Social Studies or another relevant field;
- Minimum 2 years working experience with (I)NGOs in a relevant field;
- Thorough knowledge of life skills and behavior change communication;
- Experience in organizing and conducting training and coaching;
- Good understanding of cultural and life skills issues in South Sudan in general, and Warrap State in particular;
- Work experience in remote area setting is an advantage.
****Required Skills****
- Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written. Working knowledge of Arabic and Dinka are added advantages;
- Leadership and supervisory skills;
- Able to set priorities and work with deadlines;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Team-player with good interpersonal skills;
- Training and coaching skills;
- Reflect the vision and values of Dorcas with staff and external contacts;
- In sympathy with Christian values.
****What we offer****
- Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
- Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
- A gross salary according to scale 5/6, which ranges from 1,274 SSP to 2,328 SSP, depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. Note that no additional benefits will apply. Depending on whether the successful candidate is from outside the state, simple accommodation can be provided.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application (including CV and contact details of 3 referees) at Dorcas office (Sikka Haddid, Wau), the Department of Labour Office in Kuajok (Warrap State) or send your application tooffice@south-sudan.dorcas.org . Please indicate clearly the fact that you are applying for the abovementioned position by mentioning the position in the subject and in your covering letter.
****Closing date: 22 April 2015.****
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note that due to the urgency of fulfilling the position, candidates may be selected and approached prior to the deadline.
