Job title: Programme Coordinator (eye care)
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is an NGO committed to saving eyesight, improving the quality of life and advocating for the rights of person with disabilities in the underprivileged regions of our world. LIGHT FOR THE WORLD has been supporting programs in South Sudan since 2005. In 2010 a coordination office was established in Juba to support the programs in the field of eye care and disability.
Employment type: Full time
Country: Southern Sudan
City / Location: Juba
Job category: Medical/Health
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: May 15, 2013 - 5pm
Your duties:
Developing and strengthening the programme of LIGHT FOR THE WORLD (LFTW) in South Sudan with an emphasis on eye health programmes (prevention and eradication)
Provide project partner support in the field of eye care and community based rehabilitation
Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects and programmes supported by LFTW
Assist partners of LFTW in their endeavor for networking and collaboration with the relevant authorities, other LFTW partners as well as with other organizations.
Actively represent LFTW in eye care coordination and other related meetings with other eye care organizations or related health organizations
Requirements:
Academic degree in public health, health management, or related field
Minimum of three years of experience in South Sudan as programme officer or coordinator, preferably in the field of (eye) health and/ or community development
Proven experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Profound interest or experience in development issues, prevention of blindness, rehabilitation and education of persons with disabilities and capacity building towards a disability inclusion-friendly society
Strong communication skills in English (written en oral)
South Sudanese nationality
We offer:
A twelve month contract with possibility of renewal. We are a professional organisation which develops constantly. All employees bear responsibility for their field of activity and the reaching of the defined aims. Our support to people with disabilities and their communities are at the centre of our motivation.
Contact/How to apply:
Please send your application letter and C.V. with salary information before 15 May 2013 to vacancy@lightfortheworld.nl. For further information and a detailed job description please take a look at www.lightfortheworld.nl/en
We strongly encourage persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
