Job Summary:
The Senior Project Officer will support the Project Manager in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the SHF-funded integrated project in Jebel Awlia. The position will focus primarily on direct implementation of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) activities, while also coordinating closely with the partner organization implementing Health and Nutrition services. The Senior Officer will play a key role in field-level coordination beneficiary engagement, partner monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient, timely, and accountable project delivery.

1. Program Strategy and Leadership:-

- Lead field-level implementation of FSL activities, including cash distribution, agricultural
inputs, and IGA support.
- Ensure timely delivery of inputs and services to target beneficiaries.
- Work closely with logistics and finance teams to coordinate distributions and payments.
- Ensure all activities are implemented according to plans, standards, and donor guidelines.
2. Program Implementation and Management :-
- Support monitoring of Health and Nutrition services implemented by Almanar.
- Participate in joint field visits and provide input on activity progress.
- Ensure smooth communication between CARE and the partner team at the field level.
- Raise technical or operational concerns to the Project Manager.
3. Monitoring,Evaluation, and Reporting :-
- Ensure quality data collection and documentation during all activities.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits and fill out field reports and checklists.
- Assist the M&E assistant in verifying beneficiary lists and post-distribution monitoring.
- Contribute to monthly and donor reports by providing field inputs.
4. Capacity Building and Quality Assurance :-
- Work with community leaders and structures to facilitate targeting and feedback.
- Ensure clear communication with beneficiaries on project entitlements and timelines.
- Promote accountability mechanisms such as complaints boxes and feedback hotlines.

 

III. Authority:
Directly reports Project Manager
Directly supervises: Project Assistants, Enumerators
Manages budget:Â
Contacts and Key Relationships:
CARE project team, Almanar field team, community committees, locality authorities, suppliers/service providers, and 
beneficiaries..
Working Conditions:
- As stated in the terms of contract and the CARE HR manual

VI. Required Qualifications and Competencies (Benchmark) for job
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing FSL, cash transfer, or humanitarian programs.
- Experience working with community-based structures and partners.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of humanitarian standards and accountability frameworks.
- Good reporting, data management, and basic analysis skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and working knowledge of English is required.
Languages:
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Responsibilities / 
Percentage of time
Tasks
5. Compliance, Risk 
Management, and 
Accountability (10%) - Supervise project assistants and casual workers as needed.
Support Project Manager in organizing meetings, trainings, and partner coordination 
events.
Act as Officer in Charge during Project Manager’s absence when delegated.

External candidates who are interested and meet the above requirements should submit their education and experience certificates, Cover letter & update CV to sudanjobs.net