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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Here’s where you come in:
As the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus Specialist, you will lead the establishment and implementation of the HDP-Nexus Information Sharing and Coordination (HISC) platform initiative on behalf of the South Sudan NGO Forum. The role is responsible for advancing the HDP agenda through collaboration, coordination, data sharing, and joint planning among NGOs, government, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
Under the direct supervision of the NGO Forum Director and in collaboration with World Vision International – South Sudan (as the administrative and financial host under the BMZ-funded Nexus project), the Specialist ensures the high-quality delivery of the Forum’s HISC component, in line with agreed-upon governance, reporting, and compliance frameworks.
Requirements include:
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in HDP coordination or policy roles, with a preference for candidates with South Sudan or similar fragile context experience.
- Strong understanding of HDP nexus principles and their practical application in humanitarian, development, and peace-building settings.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including with international donors, NGOs, and government entities.
- Adept at working in diverse, multicultural environments with a focus on inclusivity and local ownership.
- The position requires significant travel to field locations.
- The successful candidate will work closely with the NGO Forum Secretariat team, the UN system, donors, and local NGOs.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages, i.e, Arabic, is an advantage.
How to apply
Is this the job for you?
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 24 NOVEMBER 2025.
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.