International Rescue Committee - Founded in 1933, the International
Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in
relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development,
resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by
violent conflict and oppression.
FIELD COORDINATOR
Sector: Program Management
Employee Category: Full Time
Reports to: The Deputy Director of Operations with occasional travel to Damatru in Yobe State.
SCOPE OF WORK
The
Field Coordinator (FC) leads IRCs response in the Maiduguri and Damatru
Field Sites and is responsible for overall field coordination, program
support, and field office management working in collaboration with
Sector Coordinators, DDP, Finance Controller, Senior HR Manager, Senior
Supply Chain Manager, DDP and CD.
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
programing.
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 beneficiaries first.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Operational Management:
Coordinate
all operational functions in the Maiduguri office to ensure overall
management of Maiduguri-based operational support team.
Ensure
operational support for program teams and coordinate with sector
coordinators and managers for effective implementation of all project
activities.
Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed
at all times, and take corrective, timely actions as required and in
consultation with the DDO and other SMT members
Review IRC security plans on a regular basis and ensure they are up to date at all times.
Support
budget holders in review of budget vs. actual reports with operations
staff and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
Support
and coordinate with Maiduguri-based operations team as well as Abuja
all aspects of supply chain support, including procurement, stock
management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance
and repair (including communications and computer equipment).
Oversee
under the auspices of the Finance Controller and DDO the financial
management of field office operations, and finance/logistics staff,
including cash management and transactions, operational budget.
Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the financial controller.
Ensure compliance with IRC and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of procurement and asset management.
Guarantee
adequate communication and coordination between field locations,
technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as
well as program and operational issues.
Support emergency needs assessments and emergency program implementation in response to the developing humanitarian situation.
Together
with program and grant staff, develop programs and proposals for rapid
and timely support of populations affected by conflict.
Strategic Planning:
Participate in the finalization of the strategic action plan (SAP) for IRC Nigeria Country Office (CO)
Develop
a Maiduguri -focused operations plan to support the program activities
and the scale up programming once SAP is validated and operational
HR and Staff Development:
Ensure
the ongoing capacity building of operations team (SC, HR, Admin, IT
& Security) through support to direct supervisors in ensuring staff
performance evaluations and individual development plans
Ensure appropriate support to the team through regular IDP site visits and replacement of staff if needed
Support
field staff in the implementation of personnel policies including
coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary
measures.
Coordination and Representation:
Support the SPC and program teams to ensure quality implementation of the IRC Nigeria program interventions.
Represent IRC to UN, international and national NGOs, and attend coordination meetings as needed at the state level.
Actively
develop and maintain effective working relationships with key
stakeholders at the state level including donors, government actors,
local traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their
representatives, etc
Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, and local partners to promote strategic partnerships.
REQUIREMENTS
Masters Degree required (Management-related or General Operations preferred);
Minimum of 5 years experience managing operations and/or projects in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
Demonstrated ability to manage field staff and remote field offices;
Experience in logistics, HR/Admin, and security management
Experience having managed operations (including security) in conflict-impacted setting
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
Excellent staff capacity building and training skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills;
Strong computer skills;
Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines
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