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That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

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The Role:

 

Oxfam South Sudan is looking for a qualified South Sudanese National to fill the role of ACL Technical Officer to be based in Uror in Jonglei State.

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Act as a focal person in liaising with the relevant technical persons, HR, Admin, Finance and Logistics in the programme to ensure timely implementation of the planned activities. Specifically act as ACL Technical focal point for programme activities, providing strategic guidance and building the capacity of the team to deliver the planned Food Aid and Livelihoods activities. Line manage staff that will be recruited to support the delivery of the Food Aid and livelihoods activities where need arises. Assist to carry out food security assessments and surveys amongst emergency affected populations and support to ACL Technical Team Leader on appropriate Food Assistance programming. Provide regular updates to Roving ACL Technical Team Leader on the overall food security and livelihoods situation, including areas of food access & availability, food aid, market access, coping strategies, livestock and agriculture. As part of an integrated team participating in appropriate staff meetings and contribute towards planning and proposal writing in order to provide clear objectives and establish indicators for monitoring and evaluating the broader Jonglei programme. Ensure the process of mapping targeted villages, beneficiaries’ identification and verification in collaboration with community/IDPs leaders, relevant local authority and partners in a transparent manner. Ensure effective mobilization & sensitization of community/IDPs & other key stakeholders on project implementation strategies. Ensure process and impact monitoring of ACL activities in collaboration with community/IDPs leaders at the field level. This includes supporting the ACL Monitors to conducting market and post distribution monitoring including data collection, entry and analysis. Ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs, gender and protection issues. In particular, to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work. Ensure that relief food distribution and emergency livelihood inputs (seed, tools and fishing gear) activities adhere to the principles and rules of community-based targeting and distribution system. Provide effective training, support and supervision to ACL Monitors and communities on roles and responsibilities to ensure that programme deliveries adhere to CBPP principles, humanitarian sphere standard and agreed programme quality. Facilitate the establishment of mechanisms for community participation that will foster ownership and facilitate a smooth handover/exit process. Ensure effective communication systems are maintained between the food security/livelihoods team and other unit’s logistics, finance, WASH within the programme. Establish networks and actively engage in relevant food security-related and other coordination meetings in Lankien. Support the ACL Technical Team Leader as required.

Desirable:

Experience with ACL, food security, livelihood, community mobilization and protection are highly desirable Experience working in South Sudan is advantageous We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Deadline for submission of applications is 29 July 2025. Interested Applicants should send soft copies of their CVs and Cover letters to https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/acl-technical-officer-int11163/23601/description/ or hard copies to Oxfam Akobo West office.

CVs can be reviewed on arrival.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.