Concern Worldwide, a non-governmental organization working in Liberia since 1996, is consolidating the transition from emergency to development in Liberia, while continuing to react to emergencies as necessary. All programmes are part of an increasingly comprehensive and holistic approach with a strong focus on
collaboration, long-term impact and sustainability. In keeping with Concern’s central mission of eliminating extreme poverty, Concern Liberia’s interventions are grounded in the principles of poverty reduction and are aimed at helping the poorest populations exercise their fundamental rights. Currently Concern Liberia works in four main programme areas; Food, Income and Markets (Livelihoods Security), Environmental Health, HIV and AIDS and Education.
Concern Liberia is recruiting for an Area Coordinator based in Zorzor, Lofa County. This is a senior management position in the country programme
Main role: To ensure the effective and professional coordination of Concern Liberia’s programme activities in Lofa County
Location: Zorzor, Lofa County
Main Duties:
Coordinate the planning, quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes within the agreed budgets, time frames and donor guidelines & requirements
Ensure, through adequate staff supervision and field monitoring, that all programme activities adopt an integrated community development approach that involves programme participants in participatory decision making, planning and implementation
Liaise with other INGOs, LNGOs, Government representatives, private sector and other relevant stakeholders. for effective coordination, cooperation and clarity for mutual understanding of objectives, progress and implementation
Assist the Country Director, ACDP and Sector Coordinators during the development of project proposals/concept papers and their budgets
Participate and contribute in current and future proposal writing initiative as lead or co-writer
Overall responsibility for the integrity of the finance systems in Lofa and ensuring strict adherence to Concern’s Financial Policy and Procedures
Serve as a budget holder for the programme implementation budgets once approved, monitor budget expenditure and prepare budget submissions/revisions when requested.
Responsible for staff development, coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of staff
Ensure all Concern policies and guidelines are adhered to by staff and local partners e.g. Programme Participant Protection Policy, Equality, Anti-Fraud Policy and Accountability standards
Ensure timely completion of internal and donor reports and related documentation adhering to Concern Worldwide standards and requirements of the contract
Represent Concern at inter-agency, and coordination meetings of INGOs, LNGOs and other stakeholders pertaining to Lofa County programme
Ensure that an effective M&E system is in place in Lofa Field Office with particular focus on measurement of results (at the outputs and outcomes level), documentation and sharing of the lessons learned and good practices.
Develop and track milestones and timelines across programmes and coordinate the baseline assessments, performance reviews and evaluations in consultation with the ACDP
Ensure equality is understood by all staff in the programme area and that equality issues are addressed in the programme from design through to final evaluation.
Ensure that security protocols are adhered to by all staff under said jurisdiction
Ensure that all goods, services and money are procured in compliance with Concern’s procurement policies and guidelines
Job Requirement:
Person Specifications:
Essential:
Masters’ degree in rural development/ international development or any of the Social Sciences or Humanities relating to our programme work: agricultural development/ basic education/ public health.
At least 5 years’ experience in the management and coordination of high value donor funded multi-sector development programme, preferably with an INGO
Demonstrated experience of leading and managing project teams to ensure that all team members are working to their full capacities.
Experience with financial management of multi-programme, multi-donor projects in development settings
Strong interpersonal, motivational, communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Effective oral and written English language skills as demonstrated in ability to write reports as required by donors and utilize IT software packages including
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Good coaching, facilitation and capacity-building skills.
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, accountability, participation and gender equality.
Desirable:
Experience working in West Africa in the field of humanitarian aid/ development support.
Overseas experience working with an INGO would be desirable;
How to apply:
Please submit a letter of application along with a copy of your CV, a contact telephone number and the names of 2 referees who you have previously worked for, to the
HR Department, Concern Worldwide Liberia, VP Road, Sinkor, Monrovia, or by email to HR Department at Liberia.hr@concern.net no later than Friday, 21September 2012
A detailed job description is available by email to Liberia.hr@concern.net or phone call to +231 886457152
Concern Liberia is an equal opportunities employer – Women are encouraged to apply
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation.