Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

South Sudan is one of the most volatile and conflict-prone countries in the region. Conflict, insecurity, displacement, and climate -induced shocks combined with high unemployment and the absence of economic opportunities for the predominantly youthful population remain the primary drivers of poverty and socio-economic challenges in the count ry. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the livelihood of the local population, especially the private sector, and now more than ever, there is   a need to widen opportunities for youth who account for 72% of the population , and engage them through strengthening the private sector, building entrepreneurship skills, and improving   the   enabling environment .

With the influx of returnees, the government is challenged to ensure that more South Sudanese are absorbed into the labor market. Reintegrating South Sudan's 1.6 million internally displaced, 2.3 million refugees, and members of armed groups into the labor market is a major challenge that requires immediate interventions through the creation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) development that will serve as avenues for youth to have jobs and income. Thus, improving the enabling environment to encourage the establishment and sustainability of youth entrepreneurship and start-ups is required.

One of the strategic priority interventions in the UNDP Country Programme Document {2022-2024) is the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project. The YEDCB project aims to enhance employability and job creation for young women and men aged 18-35 years in South Sudan through the strengthening of the private sector, the building of entrepreneurship skills, and improvement in the enabling environment. The objectives of the project are to: (i) increase the employability of youth by facilitating access to skills development, business development support, and financing; and (ii) enhance public service delivery through institutional and human capacity development.

The project seeks to ensure that youth with the potential to grow as entrepreneurs are self-employed and/or create employment for others through their sustainable businesses. The said project aims to empower youth in five targeted locations of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Upper Nile, Lake States, and Eastern Equatoria State.

UNDP is seeking to  engage  a Field Coordinator  for  Upper  Nile State  to  coordinate  and support   the implementation of project activities. Under the direction of the Programme Coordinator and benefiting from the guidance and oversight of the Team Leader and the Chief Programme Advisor, the Field Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the STARR unit, country office program colleagues and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator and benefiting from the guidance of the Chief Programme Adviser and the Team Leader, the Field Coordinator shall be required to deliver the following in areas of responsibility:

Technical guidance