Field Coordinator, Jonglei, South Sudan
Coordinate field programs and manage operations effectively.
Overview
Coordinate field programs and manage operations effectively.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in development, humanitarian studies, or a related field required
- Minimum 5 years of INGO experience in a management role required
- Experience managing humanitarian or nutrition programs required
- Experience working in complex or hardship environments required
- Strong planning and budgeting skills required
- Fluency in English required
- Master's degree preferred
- Previous Action Against Hunger experience
- Experience working in South Sudan or similar contexts
- Knowledge of Arabic considered an asset
Description
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach millions of people each year through proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit working in more than 55 countries, our teams partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies.
Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti.
Position Summary
The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and ensuring effective implementation of programs and operational activities at the field level while ensuring compliance with logistics, human resources, administration, and security procedures.
The role represents Action Against Hunger with relevant stakeholders and supports implementation of country strategy while ensuring program quality, operational coordination, and effective team management.
Key Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Strategy Implementation
- Coordinate implementation of Action Against Hunger country strategy at field level
- Ensure effective program implementation aligned with work plans and technical guidance
- Monitor program progress and identify risks or delays
- Support proposal development and reporting activities
Operations Management
- Oversee field-level logistics, HR, and finance coordination
- Monitor compliance with organizational procedures
- Review operational reports and address gaps
- Support planning and management of support costs
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Supervise Program Managers and support function leads
- Support staff development and technical coordination
- Ensure communication between field offices and coordination teams
Security Management
- Monitor security context and support risk mitigation
- Coordinate with security leadership on operational decisions
- Ensure staff awareness of security procedures
Representation & Partnerships
- Represent Action Against Hunger with UN agencies, NGOs, and local authorities
- Participate in coordination forums and humanitarian networks
- Support partnership development at field level
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role supervises Program Managers and field-level support teams including logistics, HR, and finance leads.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in development, humanitarian studies, or a related field required
- Minimum 5 years of INGO experience in a management role required
- Experience managing humanitarian or nutrition programs required
- Experience working in complex or hardship environments required
- Strong planning and budgeting skills required
- Fluency in English required
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred
- Previous Action Against Hunger experience
- Experience working in South Sudan or similar contexts
- Knowledge of Arabic considered an asset
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Ability to work in complex operational environments
- Strong understanding of humanitarian principles
- Strong IT and reporting skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
Working Conditions
- Regular field presence required
- Travel within South Sudan required
- Work may involve challenging field environments and security contexts
Eligibility
- This position is open to national and international candidates.
- Candidates must be willing and able to work in South Sudan field locations.
Why Join Action Against Hunger
- Opportunity to lead impactful humanitarian programs
- Work with a globally recognized organization
- Contribute to life-saving interventions
- Collaborate with diverse international teams
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a complex humanitarian program you managed? | This question assesses your hands-on experience in program management. | Provide specific examples that illustrate your planning and execution skills. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a challenging operational environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure team communication and coordination? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you monitor and evaluate program progress? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with security management in the field. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a partnership you developed in the field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflict within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your approach to managing logistical challenges? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 months ago
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Updated 7 hours ago
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Source:
actionagainsthunger.org
