Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe – one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. Our vision is clear: “Zero Hunger by 2030” – If you want to become part of our global mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Field Coordinator – Agriculture
Based in Ganyiel, Panyjiar County, Unity State
| Announcement date: 24th March, 2025 | Closing date: 14th April 2025 |
Contract duration: Eight months, three months’ probation period with high possibility of extension depending on funding and performance.
Salary grade: 6
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been working in today’s South Sudan since the late 1990’s. Since the country’s independence in 2011, Welthungerhilfe has implemented 87 projects ranging from rapid disaster relief to reconstruction and long-term development cooperation projects with local partners, with an overall volume of over EUR 420 million. Through 19 projects in five states (Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Unity State, Western, Central and Eastern Equatoria), we supported 610,000 people in 2020 alone. Welthungerhilfe receives institutional grants from German federal funds (GFFO, BMZ, GIZ), UN (WFP, FAO, SSHF) and the European Trust Fund (EUTF). WHH SSD primary areas of work in South Sudan are food security, agriculture, food systems, nutrition, WASH and infrastructure rehabilitation, under the overarching umbrella of climate resilience and adaptation. Established in Germany in 1962 under FAO-led campaign against hunger, currently operates in 36 countries globally.
Position background
The Field Coordinator – Agriculture will work with the respective program staff, Government structures, donors and other stakeholders to identify areas that have good potential for self-reliance and livelihood activities especially focussed on Food security and livelihood to build & enhance resilience for the communities. The Candidate will have a strong background in agriculture and have adequate experience and skills on community asset creation, crop livelihoods and non-livelihood implementation. The post holder reports to the Area Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Support planning, implementation and growth of agriculture activities in the assigned program area, Coordinate and provide technical oversight in the timely implementation of self-reliance, resilience building and livelihood project activities.
- In coordination with MEAL Officer and Head of Project, support and coordinate food security and livelihood related assessments as may be required.
- Attend Food Security and Cash coordination meeting and provide regular update to local government officials.
- In collaboration with the Agriculture and Rural development Expert, provide technical oversight on agriculture / infrastructure activities under the assigned Area Program.
- Prepare accurate, timely and up to date project reports and other documents for review by the Head of Project and Agriculture and rural Development Expert.
- Apply and advise on instructions received by MEAL department, technical expert and HoP concerning accountability and quality standards.
- Implement robust technical monitoring mechanisms to ensure the impact and effectiveness of agriculture related activities.
- Participate in related assessments and studies as requested by line manager and contribute to data collection and analysis/ interpretation during the assessments and evaluations of the project as required.
Your profile
- A Higher Diploma or bachelor’s degree in agriculture/natural resources management or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years practical experience in implementation of FSL or FFA/FFW projects
- Proven experience of working with rural communities and participatory planning
- Good understanding of community mobilization and participatory methods
- Mature and confident to deal with state/county authorities, communities, and community leaders.
- Good team player, self-starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
- Ability and willingness to travel to the field sites.
- Strong management, coaching and mentoring skills required.
- Strong organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced/changing, deadline-oriented environment.
- Solid presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to convey information effectively and clearly.
- Experience providing trainings and staff development is a plus.
- Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to work well with others in stressful situations.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Application procedure
Interested applicants can submit their application (max. four pages) in English, including copies of certificates/ diplomas, national ID, providing names of three referees and a telephone contact. The applications are to be submitted to:
The applications are to be submitted to: Imatong Employment Solutions
For online application please click here
Hard copies may be dropped to the Imatong Employment Solutions office in Thong Ping. Please contact +211 921 277 383 for directions.
Applications should not reach later than 14th April 2025 at 5pm.
To view the approved advert from the South Sudan Ministry of Labour, please click here.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
