Community Serivce Coordinator - South Sudan (URGENT)

Position:              Community Service Coordinator              

Reports to:         Camp Manager

Location:             Maban County - Upper Nile State, South
Sudan

Duration:             12 month

SUMMARY: Relief International (RI), an
international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs
bridging relief and development, currently seeks a Community Service Coordinator to lead the coordination process of Doro
camp.

The Community Service Coordinator will lead the implementation of
various activities at the camp level and serve as the most direct link between
the various beneficiary groups and committees and the RI management of the
project. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help to establish community based committees in the
       refugee and host communities

• Establish a network of the various groups and
       committees

• Develop and manage key contacts, build relationships
       and develop partnerships with local organizations, service providers and
       other stakeholders. Establish information mechanisms to ensure
       transparency and communicate effectively with the refugee and host
       communities.

• Supervise and provide support to local staff hired to
       assist and work on the program.

• Plan and implement activities against workplan ensuring
       timely achievement of program objectives

• Encourage the involvement of camp residents as
       volunteers, as appropriate.

• Evaluate and provide for appropriate
       developmental/mentoring opportunities for assigned staff.

• Coordinate with Camp Manager to develop appropriate
       risk reduction strategies under the program activities

• Coordinate with Logistics and operations colleagues to
       ensure effective distribution of commodities according to the workplan

• Develop educational and training materials for capacity
       building of program beneficiaries

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience in a similar role,
       preferably in humanitarian settings/refugee camps

• Appreciation for and understanding of refugee issues
       and challenges

• Previous experience in coordination role of project
       integrating multiple stakeholders, particularly grassroots groups and
       managing communications across cultural and language barriers

• Previous livelihoods work in humanitarian programming

• Ability to live, work, and travel in remote South Sudan,
       which can be difficult and stressful

• Previous experience in South Sudan preferred

• Fluent English required, Arabic language skills to be
       deemed a plus

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as
       ability in decision making, problem solving, and team building

To Apply: 
Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references
(e-mail address and phone number), and a date of availability to  .
Incomplete applications will not be considered.  The
email subject line MUST include the following:  Community Service Coordinator, South Sudan