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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
How
to apply:
to apply:
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… .
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… .
Closing
Date: Wednesday, 05 December 2012
Date: Wednesday, 05 December 2012