NGO Job Vacancy: IRC - Field Coordinator

NGO Job Vacancy: IRC
Field Coordinator

Job Title: Field Coordinator
A/B: B3
Country Program: CAR (Central African Republic)
Location: Bocaranga, CAR
Duration: 12 months
Salary Range and Band: $ 40K to $48K – B3
Start date: May, 1st 2009

Scope:
While joining a relatively new CAR Programme (2 years) the Field Coordinator will be responsible for providing management oversight to all programming and operations functions at the field level within the Ouham Pendé Préfecture . This includes Program Implementation, Operations, Safety and Security, and Finance Management.
The Field Coordinator will be based in Bocaranga (500 km north west of the capital Bangui, 2nd field site opened in April 2008) and will monitor and manage a team of 4/5 expatriates and 40+ local staff with programme in Health, Environmental Health, Child Protection / Education, Protection, SGBV and early recovery. This is a key position in a very challenging and interesting context (at Country and region level).

Job Description/Responsibilities:
• Oversee IRC Program & Operations (administrative, logistical and fiscal management) at the field site
• Supervise Program Managers based at the field site, providing programmatic and management support
• Cooperate with Technical Coordinators it provide collaborative support to program managers
• Ensure effective collaboration between programs, including integration of activities where appropriate
• Chair weekly Management Meetings and assist the CD in organizing and holding monthly meetings
• Implement a structured training program for staff, particularly concerning program management and staff management skills
• Represent IRC at the field office level and with all State, Non-state, NGO, and UN partners; ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the prefecture
• Participate in strategic planning for the country program and facilitate workshops (as required) and in final drafting of strategic and annual action plans
• Develop a long term strategy for activities at the field site, integrating the IRC Programming Principles and Program Framework. Ensure that each program follows a strategy consistent with the overall office strategy
• Ensure donor reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner, as per the grant agreements
• Establish and maintain security guidelines for IRC field office
This position will refer to the Country Director

Job Requirements/Experience Required:
• At least 3 years of international experience with at least 1 year of senior management experience.
• Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings (previous experience with IRC is a plus)
• Proficiency in English and French required with srong English report writing skills
• Working Knowledge of US, EU and UN grant regulations
• Strong initiative with solid organizational, diplomacy and communications skills
• Strong supervisory and inter-personal skills, experience supervising staff in an international setting
• Computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Patience, good sense of humour and team spirit are required for this position

Specific Security Situation/Housing:
The security situation in Bocaranga in relatively calm but fluid and sometimes tense. The FC will be accommodated at the IRC compound in Bocaranga with 4/5 other expatriate staff. The house is equipped with electricity, TV and VSAT internet. Household amenities are covered by IRC except daily food costs and personal items.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please indicate in your cover letter how you initially became aware of this vacancy. IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications, recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.