Programme Quality & Support Coordinator 

About Us;;

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.;

About Our Progamme;GOAL has been working in South Sudan since 1985 with a focus on health, nutrition, WASH, and food security and livelihoods. GOAL is continually adapting and responding to the context to support the communities where we work. Currently GOAL works;in;Twic;County in Warrap state, Abyei/Agok in Abyei Administrative Area, Renk &;Ulang;Counties in Upper Nile state, & Kajo Keji County in Central Equatoria state.;

Job Purpose;;

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Programme Quality and Support Coordinator;will;play;a central role;in ensuring strong, consistent programme delivery across the country programme.;You’ll;focus;on strengthening quality assurance, grant management, and donor engagement, while embedding learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.;;;You’ll;support ongoing;fundraising and strategic planning, work closely with partners to advance localisation, and ensure meaningful integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion throughout programme design and implementation.;;This role will be based in Juba, South Sudan and will require regular visits to field sites.;;

Key Areas of Responsibility:;;

Programme Quality Assurance & Control

• Lead and embed programme quality frameworks, standards, and tools.;;

• Oversee quality assurance systems, including field monitoring and compliance.;;

• Support technical teams with SOPs, checklists, and quality tracking tools.;;

• Build staff capacity and promote learning, knowledge management, and continuous improvement.;;

• Work with MEAL teams to strengthen performance tracking and reporting.;
• Ensure crosscutting priorities (GESI, safeguarding, accountability) are integrated, with oversight of the GESI focal point.;;

Grant Management and Compliance Oversight

• Lead the Grant Management Unit and supervise the Grants Coordinator.;;

• Ensure;timely,;high-quality;donor reporting and compliance.;;

• Oversee the full grant cycle, from startup to closeout.;;

• Maintain grant tracking and coordinate internal grant reviews.;;

• Work with Finance on budget alignment, forecasting, and compliance.;;

Fundraising and Donor Engagement

• Support fundraising and donor engagement strategies.;;

• Map donors and;identify;new funding opportunities.;;

• Lead or contribute to proposal development and coordination.;;

• Research donor priorities to inform strong proposals.;;
• Ensure GESI is fully integrated into proposals.;

Leadership, Coordination, and Representation

• Support programme coordination and strategic planning with the Programme Director.;

• Deputise for the Programme Director as;required;in internal and external forums.;

• Promote effective;cross departmental;collaboration to ensure cohesive delivery.;
• Represent the organisation in external coordination platforms

Localisation and Partnerships

• Support implementation of GOAL’s localisation strategy.;;

• Strengthen partnership processes, including partner;selection, due diligence, onboarding, and performance monitoring.;;

• Coordinate capacity development for national and local partners.;;

• Promote;equitable, GESI;responsive partnerships and;partner led;programming.;;
• Oversee grant management for;partner implemented;projects, ensuring compliance and;timely;reporting.;

Key Requirements;

• Relevant experience in programme quality, grant management, and/or GESI within international humanitarian or development organisations.;;

• Strong experience with programme quality assurance systems and institutional donor grants (e.g. ECHO, BHA, FCDO, UN), including reporting and compliance.;;

• Proven skills in proposal development, donor engagement, and fundraising.;;

• Experience working with national partners, capacity strengthening, and localisation.;;

• Ability to coordinate across departments and manage diverse teams.;;

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).;;

• Willingness to travel and work in a remote setting.;;

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office).;

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Desirable;(but not essential);

• Strong leadership, initiative, and;problem-solving;skills.;;

• Ability to manage competing priorities in complex work environments.;;

• Field experience in fragile or humanitarian contexts.;;

• Experience in senior roles and managing diverse donor portfolios.;

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We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.;;At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at;recruitment.hq@goal.ie;;;

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GOAL commitment to Diversity,;Equity;and Inclusion:;GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.;We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups).;We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.;;

;All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering;on the basis of;age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.;

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Accountability within GOAL;

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.;

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Safeguarding;

Children and vulnerable adults who;come into contact with;GOAL;as a result of;our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation,;injury;and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.;

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General Terms and Conditions;

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.;