ICRC Projects Management Delegate will be responsible for supporting the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC)/ South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) WASH / Anticipatory Action projects: Chronic Crisis project in Terekeka, in Central Equatoria State, and Water at the Heart of Climate Action (WHCA) in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States in South Sudan.

ICRC main aim of the position is to ensure technical and project management oversight on the planned WASH and Disaster Preparedness activities and to support the SSRC project team based in Terekeka, Greater Equatoria and the SSRC team involved in the WHCA project in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States. Additionally, the Delegate will participate in the WASH Technical Working Group meetings/ activities and synergies discussions, in line with the Strengthening Movement Coordination and Collaboration. In consultation with the SSRC Head of WASH department, the Projects delegate will participate in working and coordination meetings of non-Movement partners, such as UN Agencies, NGOs, and Government Ministries (Irrigation, Health, Agriculture and Environment).

ICRC Delegate will be actively involved in exploring funding opportunities and developing projects proposals to address longer term needs for the community and to provide technical support to other NLRC-supported projects, as required.

ICRC delegate must ensure all activities are implemented following the accepted humanitarian standards (like SPHERE), while ensuring back donor financial compliance, promoting capacity strengthening of the SSRC and actively pursuing community participation in the implementation of the activities. In addition the delegate is expected to implement NLRC international strategy and seek continuously the linkages between the key pillars.

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The Netherlands Red Cross is supporting the South Sudan Red Cross since it foundation in 2013, to implement projects developed under the SSRC Strategic Plan. NLRC supported projects include complex and integrated programs with components addressing access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Since 2020, NLRC is supporting WASH related activities in response to the Covid 19 pandemic in Juba and in building resilience to Chronic Crisis in Terekeka mainly through wash and water management: the core projects were Chronic Crisis 1,2 and 3. The current project shall be focusing on implementing a clear exit strategy, with the absolute closure of the project in 2026

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Project Implementation

• Provide project and technical support in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting throughout the project cycle in accordance with NLRC and SSRC procedures (such as procurement and financial) and agreements as set in the project Fact sheets and the NLRC/SSRC Partnerships framework Agreement ;
• As NLRC project budget-holder, the Projects Management delegate will be responsible to oversee the project budget management, provide adequate and timely quality narrative and financial reporting according to NLRC and donor standards, and undertake project evaluations, all according to NLRC’s Standard Project Approach (SPA);
• Monitor budget and expenditure, and follow up with SSRC and other Consortium Partners to ensure activities and procurements are planned in time
• Ensure that all required documentation by the back donor and all other relevant key documents are being stored at NLRC’s digital system SPACE, making use of the required workflows for approval of budget, contracts and other key documents.
• Be responsible for project related finance operations with support of local administrator in order to ensure proper procedures are applied as per PFAs and ensure standard documentation is maintained for the project expenses and archived accordingly in NLRC accounting system
• Review project progress, together with SSRC, ensure the tracking of project progress against targets, and review quarterly program reports and financial reports with senior management;
• Provide accurate and up to date information to the SSRC HQ Programme and WASH Departments, NLRC country representative and NLRC HQ regarding progress and deadlines;
• Provide appropriate mentorship, capacity strengthening to SSRC staff and volunteers including project management, assessment and identification of needs.