Project Reporting Officer

Location: South Sudan

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan (with frequent travel to the project sites)

Responsible to: Project Manager

Liaison: Heads of departments/Sectors within the Project Responsible for: Supporting the project management in collection, analysis of data and preparation of routine operational reports of activities in South Sudan.

Summary of key Responsibilities

Management

• Close coordination and follow up with Area Managers/ Area Coordinators/ Sector Heads on compiling and submission of routine reports; Weekly & monthly progress, quarterly, mid-year and annual reports.
• Supporting on preparation of concept notes, project proposals, expression of interests’ through compiling background information such as project descriptions, writing and editing.
• Supporting the project management in project planning, data management 
• Attending meetings and preparing minutes

Situational awareness:

• Reviewing all reporting requirements i.e. routine and ad hoc reporting from the field or as required by Funding partners
• Summarizing information and developing supporting graphics to produce timely reports.
• Preparing regular Management briefs and memos
• Responding to all requests for information
• Maintaining and conducting regular data back up to secure all data 

Experience & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or relevant area, and 2 to 3 years’ experience. • S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in both English
• S/he should be well versed in the latest electronic publishing and graphics methods.
• Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skills
• S/he must be well versed in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• S/he must be fluent in both spoken and written Arabic and English languages
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with at least one commonly used, high performing graphics software program, particularly Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign.
• Experience working with website content management systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong multimedia skills including use of audiovisual and projection equipment Skills and Special Aptitudes
• Relevant professional experience in a busy program/office setting is highly desirable.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Interest in or knowledge of the humanitarian, emergency & development work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think quickly, effectively to solve problems, handle multiple projects, determine priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Duration of employement: Upto 31st December 2015 ( Renewable upon donor funding).

Application Instructions Interested candidates should send their application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) to be received by 11th April 2015 at 5:00 pm. Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.