Call for Proposal - Project Manager - South Sudan
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About IFDC
IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.
Responsibilities
The project manager will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and performance of the program in designated target areas. The project manager will manage cross-sectoral teams, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure that project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact. Responsibilities include:
- Lead overall project execution, ensuring timely, effective, and coordinated delivery of activities across all components;
- Supervise cross-sectoral teams across agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, and policy components to deliver quality results on time and within budget;
- Manage stakeholder relationships with MAFS, local partners, NGOs, and private actors to ensure inclusive and participatory delivery;
- Oversee planning, budgeting, and reporting, including work plans, financial forecasts, and performance monitoring systems;
- Ensure compliance with procurement, financial, and anti-corruption policies, and manage project risks and mitigation measures;
- Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, ensuring that impact, outcomes, and lessons learned are captured and reported;
- Build capacity and lead teams, fostering a collaborative work environment while supporting staff development and accountability.
Requirements
- 10 years' work experience in planning, management, administration and implementation of rural livelihood improvement, agricultural or rural development projects in the public, private or NGO sectors and specific exposure to commercial/private sector practice in service contracting, performance monitoring, and finance;
- Masters degree in agricultural science, agricultural economics, economics, development studies, or equivalent; post qualification in project management is an added advantage;
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in South Sudan;
- Experience working for donor-implemented projects;
- Strong understanding of project management, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills;
- Fluency in English with strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Reporting and Work Relationships
The project manager reports to the Vice President, Programs. S/he works leads the project team and works in close collaboration with other IFDC staff and colleagues from other consortium members.
Location
This is a national recruitment with a duty station at the IFDC office based in Juba, South Sudan.
Benefits
IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws and end-of-contract benefits.
Salary Clause
The salary grade for this position is BG 10.
The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.
Diversity Clause
IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational needs, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.