Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of the Program Coordinator (Transition and Recovery Unit – TRU), South Sudan, and the direct supervision of the Peacebuilding Officer (Transition and Recovery), the Project Associate will provide programmatic and administrative support to the implementation of peacebuilding initiatives. The Project Associate will play a key role in facilitating trust-building between communities and law enforcement, enabling constructive dialogue, promoting community-led safety initiatives, and supporting training and mentoring activities that strengthen community capacity

Role objectives

• Support the implementation of community stabilization and recovery activities in the area of responsibility.

• Support the development and implementation of community-based safety and security initiatives.

• Assist with district-level safety and security assessments, organize joint problem-solving sessions between police and community representatives, and contribute to local governance workplans.

• Monitor budgets, verify availability of funds, obtain approvals, and update financial and administrative documentation.

• Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, tables, presentations, and other documentation as required.

• Organize and coordinate training, workshops, seminars, and other project activities for beneficiaries and stakeholders.

• Maintain strong liaison with project partners, including local authorities, law enforcement representatives, UN agencies, CSOs, and community leaders, and identify synergies with other TRU projects.

• Draft status reports, identify implementation challenges, and elevate issues requiring management attention.

• Monitor the community engagement component and document significant events, decisions, or deviations in reporting systems.

• Participate in meetings and conferences relevant to project implementation, in South Sudan and abroad, when authorized.

• Undertake duty travel related to project delivery.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

This role reports to the Peacebuilding Officer (Transition and Recovery) TRU.

Key competencies

• Accountability – takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.

• Client Orientation – works effectively with stakeholders.

• Continuous Learning – encourages growth for self and others.

• Communication – communicates clearly and effectively.

• Creativity & Initiative – seeks innovative solutions.

• Leadership & Negotiation – builds effective partnerships.

• Performance Management – improves performance and results.

• Planning & organizing – anticipates risks and sets goals.

• Professionalism – demonstrates mastery of subject matter.

• Teamwork – promotes a respectful, gender-inclusive environment.

• Technological Awareness – adopts relevant technologies

• Resource Mobilization – supports engagement with stakeholders (optional depending on grade).

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration, Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies or a related field.

Work experience:

• Experience in project coordination or implementation for international donor-funded projects is desirable.

• Experience drafting project reports and documentation.

• Work experience with our client, a UN agency, NGO, or government institution is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with government authorities, security institutions, and UN partners.

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

• Strong computer literacy, including database applications.

• At least three (3) years of experience in project coordination or implementation for international donor-funded projects.

How to apply

https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-45969-project-associate-peace-building-44688