The International
Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and
helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request
of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance
to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40
countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions
who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to
home. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Tanzania is present in the
Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania, providing services in two remaining
refugee camps in Kasulu District and at a transit centre in Kigoma town.
Approximately 38,000 Burundians and 61,000 Congolese receive protection and
basic assistance in the areas of Camp Management, Child Protection,
Community-based Rehabilitation (care for disabled), Vulnerable Care, Youth
& Development and Gender-Based Violence.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Program
Coordinator will provide technical supervision for all program sectors in
Kigoma and Kasulu sites, including Child Protection, Gender-based Violence,
Youth & Development, Community-based Rehabilitation, and Vulnerable Care in
two refugee camps. The Program Coordinator ensures all program supervisors and
managers meet program objectives based on donor and IRC requirements. The
position also supports managers in handling administrative issues.
The position ensures
that programs address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to the
IRC Global sectoral strategies, donor guidelines, approved work plans and in
accordance with the IRC Program Framework. The Program Coordinator works in
collaboration with senior management to address operational needs The Program
Coordinator reports to the Country Director and is a member of the senior
management team and participates in country program’s strategic planning.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in the IRC Tanzania Country
Program Strategic Plan (CPSP) and lead the drafting, implementation and review
of the country sector strategy (CSS), in line with the IRC Program Framework,
the IRC Global technical units strategy and the CPSP.
• Support CYPD
Manager in establishing strategic partnerships with local government and civil
society actors in Kasulu District.
• Develop high
quality proposals in coordination with other IRC sectors and the technical
units at HQ. Work with the Grants Manager and Finance Controller to develop
competitive project ideas and proposals (including budgets), which are in
accordance with the CPSP and sector strategy and analysis of needs, in response
to arising funding opportunities.
• Develop strategy
for implementation of approved grants and translate them into clear goals and
objectives. S/he will support the field teams in the implementation and
monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities reflect the commitments
the IRC made to the donor and the community.
• Identify areas
needing capacity-building in program staff; assist in the monitoring of program
capacity building efforts together with the program leadership, Field
Coordinators, and Human Resources.
• Ensure
collaboration between sectors and the integration of their strategic interests
during program development.
• Liaise with
relevant partners, including UNHCR, to address program needs; attend partners
meetings and represent IRC Tanzania when appropriate.
• Review and provide
feedback on monthly reports from sector supervisors and ensure timely reporting
to donors.
• S/he will lead GBV
program design including proposal development; ensure that the objectives of
the program are met in a timely manner and are being monitored and evaluated
effectively; ensure that GBV staff receive appropriate mentorship and
professional development and that a positive team spirit is fostered
encouraging innovative and quality programming.
REQUIREMENTS
• Graduate degree in
social science preferred. Copies of degrees are required for Tanzania work
permit.
• At least 5 years
of international humanitarian and/or development experience in managing and
coordinating programs. Experience managing GBV programs is preferred.
• Experience in
multi-sector program management with a range of donors in a complex operating
environment; basic finance management skills.
• Strong management,
project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
demonstrated project cycle management skills.
• Ability to manage
stress; work in large and multicultural teams.
• Fluency in
English, spoken and written. Kiswahili language skills a plus.
• Good computer
skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet
software.
Location, security
and housing
This position will
be based in Kasulu in Northwestern Tanzania, which is stable but relatively
remote. The Program Coordinator will live in shared IRC housing in Kasulu.
For more information
on our Tanzania Program, please visit http://www.theirc.org/where/tanzania
. Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r…
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05 Dec 2012
