Vacancy title:
Senior West Nile Field Coordinator

Jobs at:
International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Deadline of this Job:
1st September 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
Reports to: Deputy Director of Operations
About US:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping communities promote peace and long-term development.

Job Summary: The Senior West Nile Field Coordinator will oversee all field management of IRC’s work in West Nile, managing the Senior Operations Coordinator and having general oversight of Finance Manager, Supply Chain and HR. Responsible for a staff of over 400 based in three locations in expansive settlements, the Senior West Nile Coordinator (SWNC) will work closely with the Kampala team to ensure that the field operations are operationally functional and programs are of a consistently high quality. The SWNC will provide strategic direction and ensure sufficient resources are effectively managed to ensure optimal programming.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Implementation:

• Work in liaison with the Deputy Director of Operations, oversee all field operations in West Nile, provide guidance and support to operations and program teams, supporting capacity development of a new and growing team, and oversee spending and program progress against agreed targets and spending plans.
• Work closely with DDO, DDP, and Technical Coordinators, organize grant review meetings at field sites, sharing support needs with the operations and program teams in Kampala.
• In collaboration with M&E focal point and Technical Coordinators, support the development and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system providing insights into delivery of outputs and results at regular intervals.
• Support integration across programs and operations, holding regular coordination meetings and promoting active collaboration across sectors.
• Actively review and participate in program/proposal development to ensure appropriate operations input from the field site. Ensure key support needs for the field site are budgeted in new proposals.
  Operations (Supply Chain and HR):
• Tasked with managing the Senior Operations Coordinator, ensure the supply chain functions effectively at the field level, including procurement, stock and asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment).
•  Particular regard for compliance with donor requirements in procurement, ensuring understanding and adherence to IRC SOPs.
• Oversee HR functions at the field level, including recruitment, contracting and payroll with support from the Kampala HR team.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.
  Finance and Budget Monitoring:
• Oversee budget expenditures in West Nile, ensuring a healthy burn rate in line with work plans and agreed deliverables.
•  Supervision to ensure expenditures are in line with IRC and donor compliance regulations, eliminating disallowables and spreading costs strategically across a portfolio of funds.
• Review monthly Budget vs. Actual reports and Budget Expenditure Plans with program and support staff, ensuring that relevant action is taken in a timely fashion.
• Inform senior management of changing budget needs, and participate in budget development and revision processes.
• Conduct weekly cash count with finance officer.
  Systems Compliance and Improvement: Assure adherence to IRC global and Uganda specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and HR/administration policies and procedures, including the IRC Way.
  Strategy, resourcing and accountability:
•  Actively contribute to developing and implementing a relevant strategy and resourcing plan, adapting to a changing context, maintaining flexibility and innovation, taking advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
• Build and maintain good relations with donors present at the field level, developing funding opportunities for program growth and sustainability. Transitioning the program from emergency to longer term sustainable service delivery.
• Working closely with the DDP, Grants Manager and Financial Controller, ensure that the IRC feedback mechanism is functioning and responsive, regularly reviewing the feedback register to ensure timely and effective responses, adapting programming where appropriate.
  Reporting:
• Submit timely and accurate reports to the Country Director and the Deputy Director of Operations, reviewing program, finance, logistics, and HR reports to ensure accuracy before sending to Kampala.
• Support the delivery of punctual donor reporting, ensuring monitoring systems report accurately against deliverables.
  Coordination / External Representation:
• Represent the IRC to local government authorities, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders at field level.
• Enhance collaboration and maintain good relations contributing to a safe and productive operating environment.
  Staff Management:
• Oversee all Operations Heads of Departments in West Nile, setting annual objectives and monitoring performance against set targets, conducting timely performance evaluations and taking corrective action as and when required.
• Work with staff to identify training needs, providing coaching and mentoring as required.
•  Provide vision, leadership and direction for staff in new offices, contributing to a safe, respectful and dynamic working culture.
  Security:
• Act as the security focal point for West Nile, with the Senior Operations Coordinator responsible for day to day monitoring and management of security, regularly reviewing and updating the West Nile Security Management Plan.
• Monitor the security situation, including attending security briefings and maintaining regular contacts with key security focal points in local government and UNHCR, keeping senior management in Kampala and local staff informed of developments.
• Ensure tools for rapid response to security incidents are in place and up to date, including telephone trees and constant companion card, as well as supervising quick and comprehensive incident reporting.
• Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the West Nile site SMP. Provide a security briefing on arrival for all new staff and visitors.
  Compound Management:
• Ensure good living conditions for the field staff in all sites.
• Actively liaise with Kampala to ensure basic items are available at the field level.
• Act as focal point for visitors or other organizations staying at the NGO compound, if any.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the IRC Senior West Nile Field Coordinator career placement should hold a University degree level education, or equivalent practical experience.
•  A minimum of five years’ experience working within a humanitarian agency in a leadership position
• At least five years’ experience managing, supervising and developing operational and program staff
• Previous experience in managing programs in emergency and insecure areas.
• Program / office start up experience an asset.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of operations (logistics, administration, human resources, IT)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate and manage a diverse array of responsibilities: programs, logistics, security, finance and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and possesses strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds, cultures, education levels
• Familiarity with the IRC and donors (US, European, UN) policies and regulations
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility.

Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
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