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COOPI is looking for a Pre-feasibility study consultant in South Sudan

COOPI is not operative in South Sudan since 2010. The consultancy is to assess the current situation in order to define humanitarian gaps.

Purpose of the role

To identify opportunities and possible strategic positioning for the launch of COOPI activities in South Sudan in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Therefore COOPI is expecting the:

  • Identification of funding opportunities of the main donors in the country;
  • Definition of sectoral interventions and identification of the main activities to be carried out in the country also in relation to the presence of other actors in the humanitarian sector

The results will be presented with the delivery of one or more documents in charge of the collaborator:

  • Discursive analysis document covering each of the above themes;
  • Maps with geographical indications;
  • Any document and information that may be useful in terms of starting the interventions;
  • Final mission report to be delivered to COOPI with a list of contacts and any information useful to give continuity to the following phases.

Main responsibilities

The implementation of the consultancy involves the following activities:

  • Context: conduct a general analysis aimed at objectively understanding the economic, social and political context with a view to a potential inclusion of COOPI in terms of emergency response and resilience;
  • Donors analysis: identification of the all donors present in the country and define a list of potential funders according to the sector of intervention;
  • Institutional stakeholders and local NGOs: establishing initial contacts with official and unofficial institutional presences still in terms of completing analysis and in key of a forthcoming collaboration; analysis of the presence of local actors including local NGOs that can help to complete the framework of the context and that possibly in the future may be involved in a humanitarian, economic and social development intervention;
  • Analysis of needs and sectoral intervention: analysis of a working hypothesis (sector, beneficiaries, geographical area of intervention) that takes into account the area of intervention of the potential local institutional counterpart and other possible international actors;
  • Security: a general analysis by geographical area and tools to be used for of any future interventions;
  • Preliminary investments for launching the mission in the country: general analysis of the registration procedures in the country, of the activities and of the costs needed for the start of logistical operations;
  • Representation of COOPI: representing COOPI in a productive way in relations with local partners, donors and institutional stakeholders.

Requirements

Essentials

  • At least 5 years of relevant field experience in humanitarian or early recovery programs;
  • Sound knowledge of international donors procedures;
  • Excellent reporting writing skills;
  • Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines;
  • Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and reference points;
  • Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capacity;
  • English mandatory (excellent level written and spoken);
  • Adequate resilience to stress, positive thinking and solution-oriented.

Plus

  • Previous experience in the Country or in the region is an asset;
  • Fluency in Italian language.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. For more than 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

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We are an independent Italian NGO founded in Milan by Father Vincenzo Barbieri on April 15 1965.

For 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

Today we are present in 24 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with 150 humanitarian projects reaching almost 2,400,000 people. Since 2006 we have been providing food, education, health and protection to thousands of children in 8 countries through our child sponsorship programs.

Since 1965 we have helped 100 million people, through 1,600 projects in 63 countries, employing 4,500 expatriate and 55,000 local operators.

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian Non-governmental Organization for Cooperation and Development, founded by Father Vincenzo Barbieri in 1965. Over the last 50 years COOPI has aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty and supporting population affected by wars, socio-economic crisis or disasters in order to encourage resilience and sustainable development. COOPI is currently involved in 24 countries in Africa, Middle East Latin America and Caribbean with 150 humanitarian projects that reach nearly 2 million and 400 thousand people.

It stands at the international level for: - the care of maternal and child malnutrition; - food security interventions; - protection of war victims (women, girls subjected to abuses by armed groups and child soldiers); - the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples; - the introduction of renewable energy; - disaster risk reduction.

Every project aims to protect women, children and environment. The financial statement is certified by an audit company. 2014 final budget is more than € 30 million and 600 thousand, 93% of which was used for interventions in the Southern World and 7% to fund the Organization. The funds come mainly from institutional donors, above all from the European Commission. Since 2006 it has also been involved in the Child Sponsorship Programme in 8 countries, providing food, education, health and protection to 2,712 children. COOPI employs 125 expatriates and 3,800 local operators. In Italy it employs 50 employees, 15 co-workers and 653 volunteers. From 1965 to 2015, COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale has helped 100 million people in 63 Countries, by employing 55,000 local workers in 1,600 projects.

Vision

COOPI aspires to a world without poverty, a world in which the ideals of equality and justice, sustainable development and social cohesion can be achieved, thanks to the coming together and cooperation of its peoples.

Mission

Through the commitment, motivation, determination and professionalism of its staff, COOPI aims to contribute to the process of fighting poverty and developing the communities with which it cooperates all over the world, intervening in situations of emergency, reconstruction and development, in order to achieve a better balance between the Global North and the Global South, between developed areas and deprived or developing areas.

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0 USD South Sudan CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI is looking for a Pre-feasibility study consultant in South Sudan

COOPI is not operative in South Sudan since 2010. The consultancy is to assess the current situation in order to define humanitarian gaps.

Purpose of the role

To identify opportunities and possible strategic positioning for the launch of COOPI activities in South Sudan in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Therefore COOPI is expecting the:

  • Identification of funding opportunities of the main donors in the country;
  • Definition of sectoral interventions and identification of the main activities to be carried out in the country also in relation to the presence of other actors in the humanitarian sector

The results will be presented with the delivery of one or more documents in charge of the collaborator:

  • Discursive analysis document covering each of the above themes;
  • Maps with geographical indications;
  • Any document and information that may be useful in terms of starting the interventions;
  • Final mission report to be delivered to COOPI with a list of contacts and any information useful to give continuity to the following phases.

Main responsibilities

The implementation of the consultancy involves the following activities:

  • Context: conduct a general analysis aimed at objectively understanding the economic, social and political context with a view to a potential inclusion of COOPI in terms of emergency response and resilience;
  • Donors analysis: identification of the all donors present in the country and define a list of potential funders according to the sector of intervention;
  • Institutional stakeholders and local NGOs: establishing initial contacts with official and unofficial institutional presences still in terms of completing analysis and in key of a forthcoming collaboration; analysis of the presence of local actors including local NGOs that can help to complete the framework of the context and that possibly in the future may be involved in a humanitarian, economic and social development intervention;
  • Analysis of needs and sectoral intervention: analysis of a working hypothesis (sector, beneficiaries, geographical area of intervention) that takes into account the area of intervention of the potential local institutional counterpart and other possible international actors;
  • Security: a general analysis by geographical area and tools to be used for of any future interventions;
  • Preliminary investments for launching the mission in the country: general analysis of the registration procedures in the country, of the activities and of the costs needed for the start of logistical operations;
  • Representation of COOPI: representing COOPI in a productive way in relations with local partners, donors and institutional stakeholders.

Requirements

Essentials

  • At least 5 years of relevant field experience in humanitarian or early recovery programs;
  • Sound knowledge of international donors procedures;
  • Excellent reporting writing skills;
  • Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines;
  • Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and reference points;
  • Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capacity;
  • English mandatory (excellent level written and spoken);
  • Adequate resilience to stress, positive thinking and solution-oriented.

Plus

  • Previous experience in the Country or in the region is an asset;
  • Fluency in Italian language.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. For more than 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

2023-02-21

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