Concern Worldwide Area Manager - Gambella, Ethiopia Jobs

Concern Worldwide Area Manager - Gambella, Ethiopia Jobs

Closing date: 09 Jul 2019

Area Coordinator Gambella, Ethiopia

About the role: This is a 12 month, new role with unaccompanied terms based in Gambella town with 60% travel to Pugnido with a salary of Grade 4, €40,003 - €44,449.

You will report to the Programme Director and will line manage the senior programme and system staff.

We would like you to start on 1st July 2019.

Your purpose:

Concern has been implementing an Emergency Nutrition Programme in Gambella since 2014, with South Sudanese refugees. Concern currently carries out nutrition programming for refugees in Pugnido camp and employs a team of approximately 70 people.

The principle objective of the Gambella Area Coordinator position is to be responsible for the overall management and implementation of Concern’s programme in Pugnido and key activities include coordination of the programme, including strategy development, budget and implementation oversight, liaison with government and other external stakeholders, and to ensure the effective and efficient management of programme and system staff.

The Area Coordinator will also be responsible for representing Concern and coordinating with key stakeholders in nutrition programs at Regional level and ensuring Concern maintains a strong profile in the area.

Main Duties

Overall management of the implementation of existing nutrition and small scale livelihoods programme in Pugnido camp

Oversight of support functions to ensure that Concern’s operations run smoothly and efficiently

Ensure that programme implementation is within the framework of the Ethiopian government policies and regulations, the organization’s strategic plan, sectoral policies and strategies and as outlined in the respective programme documents

Develop new programming and assist in securing new funding for the Gambella programme

Represent Concern at coordination meetings in Pugnido and Gambella town

Network, maintain communication and share experience with relevant departments within Concern, partner organizations and other organizations to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of project activities, to raise the organizational profile and promote best practices

You will be responsible for:

Strategic and Programme Management

Support the Programme Director and the HO Programme Coordinator as needed in ensuring that programmes remain on track and that activities are implemented in line with the project plans

Solve any bottlenecks that are impeding the implementation of activities at the local level

Together with the programme team, develop and scale up the health & nutrition project to achieve increased coverage of CMAM and the up-take of improved IYCF

Contribute to the scale up of the livelihoods project in Pugnido in line with programme strategy and recommendations

Work with the PD to develop the current programme in Pugnido and to expand the programme considering both the refugee and host community population

Ensure that programme teams are meeting on a weekly and monthly basis and that minutes of the meetings are documented and shared

Ensure that all Concern mainstreaming policies are incorporated into all programme planning and implementation

Contribute to the development of programme proposals, budgets and concept notes

Ensure the submission of good quality and timely reports for Concern, donors and government

Networking and Coordination

Represent Concern at different forums in Pugnido and Gambella and ensure a strong organisational profile with UN, NGO and Government stakeholders

Network, maintain communication and share experience with relevant organizations to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of project activities and promotion best practices.

Ensure strong communication with other implementing partners within Pugnido camp in order to improve integrated multi sectoral programming for the camp population

Establish and maintain cordial working relationship with partners, local and regional government bodies, NGOs and collaborating line bureaus

Human Resources:

Overall management responsibility for the Pugnido team

Directly line manage the senior Pugnido team, both programme and

support staff

Reinforce the matrix management structure and assist in ensuring strong communication and working relationships between Pugnido based staff and HO matrix managers

Carry out performance development reviews (PDR) of direct reports, setting objectives and ensuring they are regularly reviewed

Ensure that the PDR process is effectively carried out for all team members

Coordinate with HR at Head Officer and the PD to ensure capacity building and development of staff.

Hold weekly management meetings and share the minutes with the SMT

Hold regular team meetings to discuss issues and ensure strong communication
Assist in the recruitment of staff as necessary

Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are followed

Contribute to ensuring a good team spirit within the Gambella programme

Finance:

Develop, plan and monitor the budget and activities of the programme, ensuring that individual projects are kept within budget and that any expenditure that is off track is reported and addressed immediately.

Review monthly management accounts and ensure budgets are utilized as per plan and following standard financial procedures

Ensure that all finance policies and procedures are followed within the Gambella programme

Logistics:

Ensure that teams prepare procurement plans and that they are implemented in a timely manner by logistics staff

Ensure that all logistics policies and procedures are followed including procurement ,transport, asset management and warehousing

As a Security Focal Person of the organization regularly monitor the security situation, hold security meetings with the security focal group and report any security threats or incidents to HQ immediately

Gender Equality

Take a lead in ensuring that the area office develops a gender sensitive working environment

Ensure that organizational conversations take place within the regional office and sub offices as per the plan and actively participate in these conversations

Actively participate as a member of the Gender Working Group at the regional office and ensure the GWG ToR is fulfilled

Ensure that Gender Champions in the regional office have the time and space to successfully carry out their GC role

Submit a quarterly gender equality report to the PD and Gender Equality Coordinator

Support local government and other partners in understanding Concerns’ gender equality strategy and gender sensitive programing approach

Ensure the representation of Concern Ethiopia in external gender related forums as required

Other:

Perform any other duties as requested by the Programme Director or senior management team

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

Relevant Degree (health, nutrition, livelihoods, rural development, humanitarian assistance, refugee studies)

Experience of nutrition programming is a distinct advantage

A minimum of 5 years experience managing inter departmental teams

A minimum of 3 years NGO experience

Experience working in IDPs and/or refugees setting and in isolated rural areas a strong advantage

Experience in managing staff and ability to capacity build and manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner

Experience in systems and following organisational policies and procedures

Computer skills including database management, Microsoft Word and Excel

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)

Able to work in insecure environments and live in confined areas

Respectful of security rules

Dynamic and willing to take initiatives to complete assigned tasks and deal with difficulties encountered in daily work

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to delegate, manage time and prioritize tasks while coping with a broad range of programmatic and technical demands

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Ability to effectively represent Concern with external stakeholders

Empathy with Concern’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted through our website at Concern Worldwide Area Manager - Gambella, Ethiopia Jobs by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.