South Sudan: Programme Officer – Livelihoods, DRR/CCA and Livestock

Sep 14, 2026 (Deadline: 2026-09-18) | Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
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CAFOD is the official overseas aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, part of Caritas Internationalis. CAFOD believes God wants everyone to flourish — yet many people are struggling with conflict, the climate crisis, inequality and injustice. Across parishes, schools and homes in England and Wales we inspire people to raise money, petition politicians and pray, so that together we can support communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, as they strive to find practical, sustainable solutions to deep-rooted challenges. CAFOD helps all people, regardless of background, so that together we can build a better, fairer world – as God intended.

About the Role

The Programme Officer will lead and support the quality implementation of the THRIVE Programme in Fashoda and Panyikang Counties. The role will provide technical and programme management support to CDoM, with a focus on livestock development, disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), early warning systems, anticipatory action, livelihoods and resilience.

The post-holder will work closely with CDoM, CAFOD, Trocaire and THRIVE Consortium partners to strengthen programme delivery, partner capacity, monitoring, reporting, learning and coordination with communities, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of THRIVE activities.
  • Provide technical guidance on livestock, DRR/CCA, early warning and anticipatory action.
  • Strengthen the capacity of CDoM staff and local partners.
  • Lead preparation of programme reports, assessments, sitreps and other documentation.
  • Support community-based structures, including Community Action Groups and Payam Disaster Management Authorities.
  • Coordinate with local authorities, communities, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to needs assessments, learning, advocacy, case studies and programme development.
  • Ensure compliance with donor, safeguarding, accountability and programme quality standards.
  • Line-manage CDoM Project Officers covering livelihoods, DRR/CCA and livestock development.
  • Promote effective partnership working and representation at county level.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • University degree in rural development, agriculture, livestock/veterinary studies, natural resources management, community development or a related field.
  • At least 4 years’ relevant technical and practical experience in South Sudan, including livestock, DRR, CCA, early warning, anticipatory action, livelihoods or resilience programming.
  • Experience in programme cycle management, monitoring, assessment and reporting.
  • Experience working with and through local/national partner organisations and strengthening partner capacity.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian and development quality standards, including SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards, LEGS and Do No Harm.
  • Strong analytical, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in budget development, management and monitoring.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and spoken Juba Arabic.
  • Ability to work and travel in insecure environments and manage personal and programme security.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of the Upper Nile context, particularly Malakal, Fashoda and Panyikang, and local languages.
  • Understanding of the Catholic Church and alignment with CAFOD’s vision, mission and values.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.