Appel à candidature : IRC recherche un(e) Directeur(trice) adjoint(e) des programmes au Kenya.

Appel à candidature : IRC recherche un(e) Directeur(trice) adjoint(e) des programmes au Kenya.

Scope of work

As a member of the Country Program Senior Management Team, the DDP will be responsible for the strategic oversight of IRC programs in the Central African Republic and will take a lead role in the implementation of the country Strategic Action Plan. S/he will ensure program design and management (Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation), program quality and development, donor and IRC compliance, staff development, and representation. The DDP supervises the Program Coordinators and M&E and Grants departments. S/he will work closely with HQ based Technical and Regional Unit colleagues.

Policies / Compliance

• Actively participate and Support Grants Coordinator and program coordinators to hold efficient and effective Opening, Review, and Closing Grants Meetings

• Support the Grants Coordinator to ensure that all donors policies are followed by programs and operations

• Support the Grants Coordinator and program coordinators to ensure that quality donor reports are generated and submitted to donors and headquarters in a timely manner. Oversee budget re-alignments and amendments when necessary.

Staff Development

• Facilitate the conceptual, managerial, organizational, and technical capacities of IRC staff to effectively contribute to the achievements of the program objectives.

• Directly supervise program, grant and M&E coordinators

• Build capacity of program/grants staff to foster staff retention and enhance program quality

• Coordinate the recruitment of program staff and recommend promotions and performance action plans for program staff with direct supervisors, Human Resources, and the CD.

• Ensure the Performance Management System for all program staff is followed.

• Ensure regular communication between field program teams and program department staff.

• In coordination with the Country Director and the management team ensure effective communication mechanism is in place to facilitate access to information by all staff to enhance inclusive participation and empowering work environment

• In coordination with the Country Director and Program Coordinators liaise with IRC’s Technical Units for technical guidance and support.

Gender and Safeguarding

• In collaboration with the Senior HR Coordinator, provide management in partnership support to the Gender Equality & Safeguarding specialist on program quality issues.

• Promote the application of gender equality principles in all program policies and practices.

• Monitor and support the rollout of IRC’s safeguarding strategy across programs.

Key working relationships

• Position reports to: Country Director

• Direct reports: WPE and Access to Justice Coordinator, CYPD Coordinator, Health and Nutrition Coordinator, Grant Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator, EU/Bekou Consortium coordinator, Nutrition Research Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator.

• Other internal contacts: Deputy Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Operations, Roving Field Coordinator, HR Coordinator, Humanitarian Access, Security and Safety Coordinator, Chain Coordinator, Great Lakes Regional Program Support Team,

Job requirements

• Postgraduate degree in International Development, Management, Social Works, or similar relevant degree

• Excellent professional track record with five – seven years of international management level experience within (NGO) leadership working in emergency/post conflict environment

• Skills and knowledge in at least two out of the following expertise areas: project management, M&E, protection, health, and food security/ERD.

• Proven technical writing and budgeting skills with strong proposal writing and budgeting skills, IT proficiency, excellent communication and writing skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team setting, ability, and willingness to travel to remote areas,

• Ability to prioritize and multitask high volume of work to meet tight deadlines and prioritize activities according to missions’ needs.

• Experience of grants management and coordinating with donors including BHA, EU, ECHO, foundation donors, UN (WHO, UNICEF, OCHA), BMZ, GFFO, SIDA etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Knowledge of best practices in project design, implementation, and community participation.

• Ability to take initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision.

• Culturally sensitive, with the ability and interest to work with a multi-ethnic team.

• Fluent in French and proficient in English essential.

Close on 27 Feb 2023

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