Concern Worldwide Area Coordinator - Jobs in South Sudan
Concern Worldwide Area Coordinator - Jobs in South Sudan
Your purpose:The principle objective of the Bentiu-based Area Coordinator position is to be responsible for the overall management and implementation of Concern’s programmes in Northern Unity area.
Key activities include: security monitoring and protocol implementation, coordination of the programmes and sectors, including strategy, budget and implementation oversight, and to ensure the effective and efficient management of programme staff and programme logistics, in collaboration with the Bentiu-based support team.
The Area Coordinator is responsible for state-level representation, oversees the management of one core pipeline, and manages directly or indirectly all Bentiu based staff. S/He liaises regularly and directly with the E-PD to discuss strategy of current programmes, expansion opportunities based on context analysis to ensure Concern is identified as a forefront emergency response partner.
You will be responsible for:
Programme Development and Coordination
Lead on situation analysis and programme proposal development for the Northern Unity programmes.
Ensure quality implementation of Concern’s integrated emergency response and recovery programme including nutrition, WASH, shelter and NFI, along with any new thematic areas in Northern Unity, according to international standards, Concern policies and best practices.
Provide oversight and support to programmes managers to ensure prepositioning of stock, development of procurement plans, expenditure tracking and donor reporting is done accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor programme expenditure and budgets, and work with programme managers, the base manager and the EPD to ensure resources are optimally utilized and spending is in line with Concern financial procedures and donor requirements.
Support cross-sectoral periodic programme reviews in order to assess programme progress, capture lessons learnt and adapt programme strategies as necessary in accordance with Concern’s results-based management principles. Ensure mainstreaming of cross cutting issues/approaches throughout the programme cycle including: Accountability to Affected Population, Gender, Protection, HIV and Aids, Rights Based Approach, Accountability and do no harm philosophy.
Ensure the local authorities and communities are meaningfully engaged in programme development in line with the Common Humanitarian Standards initiative and best practices.
As a member of the Country Management team, contribute to the overall management and strategic planning of the country programme.
Together with relevant programme and support staff ensures that Northern Unity programme activities, as well as the rapid response mechanism are within the framework of the Concern South Sudan Country Annual Plan and Concern Country Strategic Plan.
Work with the E-PD to further build and maintain Concern’s emergency preparedness capacity including contingency planning and PEER.
Support and coordinate external or internal visits in area of responsibility, including the regional and HQ based staff and external visitors such as consultants, donors and media, as required.
Work with the Base Manager to ensure that the programme, finance, HR and logistics needs are planned and met.
Security
As Security Focal Point for Northern Unity, ensure implementation of the Concern Worldwide Security Management Plan and the Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans, with close support from the Safety and Security Coordinator based in Juba.
Ensure that Security Protocols are adhered to by all staff.
Monitor and report on the security status in the programme area to the CD, Safety and Security Coordinator and E-PD.
Organise and chair weekly and ad hoc security meetings at State level and share minutes with the Security Focal Group, CD, Safety and Security Coordinator and E-PD.
Regularly update the Security Communication
Staff development
Supervise managers and lead the entire staff team working closely with the Emergency Programme Director in providing
strategic leadership and management.
Lead, manage and motivate the team, ensuring that they have clear objectives, work-plans and receive meaningful and regular feedback on their performance.
Representation
Represent Concern to donors, clusters and relevant coordination fora and meetings at state level, as well as at national level as required, and with government departments, donors, communities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders at state and county levels - including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organisations to enhance cooperation and coordination.
Ensure a strong and cordial relations is built with local authorities and technical ministries for all sectors of intervention using specific structures existing in Bentiu PoC and for Beyond Bentiu Response.
Strengthen links with individuals or groups with influence and initiate dialogue with key influencers.
Present influencers with appropriate information; facilitate contact between service providers or people in need and the influencers.
Take a lead role in further developing a coordinated approach towards effective coordination of all partners in the areas of operation for a coherent approach in all emergency and outreach interventions.
Others
Work in close collaboration with other members of the Concern team, sharing information and designing and implementing programme activities.
Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct (P4 and CofC and Safeguarding), including the respect of confidentiality.
Report to the appropriate manager, all violations of the P4 or CofC and Safeguarding policy, this is a mandatory duty of all staff.
Other duties as agreed with the E-PD and the
Education & Qualifications Required:
Essential:
At least three years’ experience of managing and coordinating field based operations preferably integrated emergency response programmes in remote and fragile locations.
Experience and ability to lead a multi-sectoral programme team of international and national staff working in a remote location.
Familiarity and knowledge of finance, logistics and administration.
Experience of monitoring and reporting of budgets across a programme and ensuring effective and accountable use of funds.
Computer literate and sound knowledge of Word and Excel.
Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to travel to remote environments.
Desirable:
Masters in development studies or sociology or any other development related study
Experience in promoting community participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation
Experience of institutional strengthening of government and local NGOs
Experience of conducting emergency assessments and rapid response mechanisms
We would also like:
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability in team building and working in a participatory/integrated manner.
A team leaders with significant experience in team building
Ability to work on own initiative and adaptable to changing needs and situations
Flexible, patient and adaptable to a changing environment.
Ability to work under pressure with numerous deadlines, etc.
Knowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft word, Excel, communications systems.
How to Apply
All applications should be submitted through our website by 5th June 2019.
CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
For more information and job application details, see; Concern Worldwide Area Coordinator - Jobs in South Sudan
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