Institutional Strengthening Officer – SASA! Together Program

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Institutional Strengthening Officer – SASA! Together Program

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How to Apply

Submit your updated CV, cover letter, and contact details of three professional referees to:
Email: hr@yahssd.org, recruitment@yahssd.org, info@yahssd.org
Subject Line: Must include the job title
Hardcopy Submission: YAH offices in Maridi, Ibba, or Juba

Additional Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
YAH is an equal opportunity employer
Background checks and safeguarding policies apply

8 Current Jobs Openings

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2025

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Summary

Vacancy:

1
Location:

Juba, Central Equatorial (Juba) state, South Sudan
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

All
Degree:

Masters
Date Posted: Aug 18, 2025

Responsibilities & Context

Position Details

Title: Institutional Strengthening Officer – SASA! Together Program
Reports to: Project Lead / Coordinator
Location: Ibba / Maridi – South Sudan
Contract Type: Regular
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: According to YAH's Salary Policy
Vacancy Validity: 11th August 2025 to 29th August 2025

Purpose of the Role

To lead and support institutional allies—such as schools, health centers, religious institutions, and local government offices—in adopting and integrating SASA! Together principles into their policies, practices, and culture to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) and promote gender equality.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Engagement

Build partnerships with key institutions and formalize collaboration agreements
Facilitate institutional assessments to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for change
Co-develop institutional strengthening strategies and action plans with allies

Capacity Building

Train institutional staff on SASA! Together phases (Start, Awareness, Support, Action)
Mentor institutional allies to lead internal change processes and influence leadership
Support allies in organizing internal campaigns, dialogues, and policy reviews

Systems Strengthening

Guide institutions in integrating gender-sensitive policies and safeguarding protocols
Promote inclusive practices that address power dynamics and support survivors
Encourage institutional ownership of GBV prevention and response mechanisms

Monitoring & Learning

Use SASA! Together Learning & Assessment tools to track institutional progress
Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned
Collaborate with M&E teams to evaluate impact and adapt strategies

Coordination & Advocacy

Link institutional efforts with community activism and broader SASA! Together programming
Represent the organization in inter-agency and advocacy forums
Support allies in lobbying for policy change and resource allocation

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in institutional development, GBV prevention, or organizational change
Proven ability to work with formal institutions and influence systems-level change
Strong facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Familiarity with SASA! Together or similar social norm change methodologies