Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013
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.
IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, and field offices in Lakes, Unity, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states. Currently, IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice. In February 2012, IRC launched women’s protection and empowerment and reproductive health programming Yida Refugee Settlement which currently is home to a population of 70,000.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Field Coordinator leads the IRC’s response efforts in Yida, providing management guidance to ensure efficiency, coverage and quality programming. As the IRC’s most senior representative in the field, the Field Coordinator must bring a senior leadership profile with a proven track record in managing emergency and refugee programming. The successful candidate will be confident, eloquent and organized, able to represent IRC to partners including beneficiaries and donors as well as handle sensitive, complex issues in a diplomatic way that puts the needs of the beneficiaries first.
The Field Coordinator reports to the State Coordinator for Unity and Lakes States.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Security: Act as security focal point for Yida • Regularly review and update Yida security management plan based on constantly shifting environment; • Implement Yida SMP; • Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the Yida SMP; • Monitor the security situation in Yida, including attending security briefings; • Keep senior management in Juba and local staff informed of developments; • Provide a security briefing on arrival for all new staff and visitors; • Compile and submit weekly security reports
Logistics: • Ensure smooth logistical support to program activities in Yida, including procurement, stock and asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment);
Staff Management: • Supervise Yida operations team (logistics manager, finance officer and other support staff): including setting annual objectives and monitoring performance against set targets; conducting performance evaluations; and taking corrective action as and when required; identify training needs; provide coaching and mentoring; recruit qualified staff for open positions • Make recommendations to the State Coordinator and DDO on contract extensions, promotions and disciplinary and grievance matters. • Ensure that performance evaluations for all staff are conducted on time, and review all evaluations to ensure quality and consistency; for Yida-based program staff, provide input to technical coordinators on performance
Finance and Budget Monitoring: • Oversee all budget expenditures in Yida and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to IRC and donor regulations; • Conduct weekly cash count with finance officer; • Review Monthly Budget vs. Actuals reports and Budget Expenditure Plans with program staff, ensure that relevant action is taken in a timely fashion; • Inform senior management of changing budget needs, and participate in budget development and revision processes.
Coordination / External Representation: • Diplomatically represent the IRC to local government authorities, UN agencies, International Organizations, NGOs, donors and others • Coordinate IRC programs with leaders from the refugee community
Reporting: • Submit timely and accurate reports to the State Coordinator and DDO, as required • Review finance, logistics, HR reports to ensure accuracy before sending to Juba
Systems Compliance and Improvement: • Assure adherence to IRC global and South Sudan specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and HR/administration policies and procedures, the IRC Way.
REQUIREMENTS: Education • Degree in public administration, international relations or related field, advanced degree preferred. Experience • At least 5 years work within a humanitarian agency, including field management and report writing • 3-5 years experience managing, supervising and developing operational staff Skills • Good 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 of IRC and donors (US, European, UN) policies and regulations • Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook. • Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of Arabic a plus. • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Security level: orange - Concerns include military activities related to border clashes with Sudan, refugee-host relations and presence of rebel militia groups in neighboring areas.
Housing The position is based in Yida. Housing is in a tent on the IRC compound. Wireless internet connection, electricity and potable water are provided. Food is individually paid from location allowance.
How to apply:
Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... .