VSLA Officer

Position Title:   VSLA Officer

Location:           Rumbek    

Report To:         Project Manager

Closing Date:    11^th August 2020

ACROSS is an Interdenominational Christian and Humanitarian Organization serving South Sudan since 1972 with a mission of ‘’Transforming lives and communities in South Sudan and beyond.’’ ACROSS is looking forward to recruit a qualified South Sudanese to fill the position of VSLA Officer.

General Description of the Role:

To manage community mobilization, peace building and   CMMF activities as part of the Peace Economy ‘Programme in Rumbek/Adol

Key Duties

Peace Building Component.

• Sensitization of chiefs & Elders of Akot & Paloc on the need for peace and reconciliation structures, exploring the root causes of the on-going conflicts and the most appropriate strategy to address it.
• Advocacy for harmonious relationship between agro-pastoral & pastoralists
• Viewing documentary “Dinner with Martha “on Agro-pastoralist conflict & discussion sessions.
• Training of the 3-member Councils of the Chiefs from 4 payams on how to mediate peace and reconciliation with facilitators from YRI & SSPC & develop selection criteria for peace advocates and action plan including dissemination of info on Land Act, 2009.
• Trauma healing sessions through community dialogue meeting with testimonies from Malengagok and Cueicok which made peace in Nov.2013.
• Monitoring and data collection of conflict occurrences, peace mediation in collaboration with SSPC, Boma & Payam Administrators (Local Gov)
• Develop monitoring forms and update on monthly basis
• Mileage for Field staff for monitoring and data collection on conflict occurrence & peace mediation from Boma & Payam HQ.
• Peace Award for Peaceful communities
• Award to be used for Mobile courts/ common meeting place
• Appreciation for Peace songs by Women groups of Karic & Pacong
• Monitor and support the mediation processes in areas of conflict.
• Participate in Lakes State Conflict Mitigation and Stabilization Sector Coordination Meetings with state and non-state peace actors

Participatory Integrated Community Development (PICD)

• Sensitization on envisioning of PICD plans at 4 local church/ communities in the Payams of Paloc and Akot in the Diocese of Akot.
• Training on PICD information gathering processes that generate their baseline reports, set their development priorities & plans and formation of Community Development Committees (CDC).
• Training of CDC to monitor implementation of prioritized community development plans, develop indicators to monitor the implementation of their plans.
• Monthly monitoring and follow up of CDCs functioning.
• Participatory Quarterly Evaluation.

Community Managed Micro Finance (CMMF) component.

• Sensitization sessions for community elders & chiefs on the concept of CMMF and selecting Community Based Facilitators in Paloc, Mathiangkok, Malengagok, Cueicok.
• Training of Community Based Facilitators.
• Training materials-Kit of study material on CMMF, notebooks, pens, group registers
• Training of new members on CMMF: 6 group trainings of 6 days duration
• Formation of 6 CMMF groups & Monthly monitoring visits to train groups and individuals on selection and management of income generating activities (IGAs) for SYOB, memberships in Cooperative Societies.
• Community Based Facilitator (CBF) motivational incentive in Y1 to facilitate 3 groups per CBF including functional literacy (7 already formed and 6 to be formed)
• Support for SYOB (locally developed initiatives such as shea-butter collection and processing etc).

General tasks.

• Prepare computerized project reports and monthly work-plans.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises to determine effectiveness of activities.
• Support other Peace Economy program activities where requested.
• Deliver timely financial report.

PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Able to undertake independent research and institute investigative mechanisms
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, following operational and programme procedures.
• Committed Christian with a heart for working with local communities
• Hardworking and able to work under pressure on short deadlines with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates integrity, excellence, stewardship, and collaborative abilities.
• Displays trustworthiness, honesty, confidentiality and comfortable working in team settings

How to Apply:

Interested candidates to submit their updated CV, cover letter, and written Christian testimony by

Email to   or by hand to ACROSS Office in Juba or Rumbek.  Kindly quote the position tittle clearly.

Note the following:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Attach copies of all documents required (academic credentials, personal recommendations, CV, application & Christian testimony). Any application without these attachments will not be considered.
• Given it a peace building position, applications will be reviewed as they are received, the position might be filled before the deadline.
• This vacancy is open to South Sudanese nationals only and persons with the knowledge of the local text will be given preference.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Applications once received are NOT Returned.