IRC Adamawa Field Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

The Adamawa Field Coordinator leads IRC’s response in Adamawa State and its respective field sites, including some program areas in southern Borno State.

As the most senior representative in this area of operations, the AFC is responsible for the implementation of all program and operations activities in the project location

Responsibilities

Key Duties

Ensure all IRC staff, programs, and operations in Adamawa are covered by effective security management;

Coordinate implementation of programming, in collaboration with Technical Coordinators;

Ensure efficient operations (supply chain, HR, IT, finance) to support programming;

External coordination to ensure IRC’s position is understood, protected and advanced;

Team management of diverse programs and operations staff; and

Collaborate with members of IRC Nigeria’s Senior Management Team to ensure information sharing, reporting, and implementation of country program policies.

Safety and Security

• Ensure all IRC staff, programs, and operations in Adamawa are covered by effective security management, including collaboration with the Safety and Security Coordinator to ensure an up-to-date security management plan is in place, including implementation of all relevant Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans;

• Ensure that all staff are familiar with and in compliance with security guidelines;

• Ensure that all visitors receive a security briefing upon arrival;

• Supervise Safety and Security Manager to ensure active monitoring of the safety and security environment, keeping the Security Coordinator briefed on new intel and concerns, and reporting incidents in a timely way; and

• Work closely with the Adamawa security community, including UNDSS, INSO, NGOs and local officials concerned with security.

Programming

• Support sector leads staff in Adamawa on effective planning and implementation of programming in area of operation, with technical supervision provided through close collaboration with Technical Coordinators and Managers;

• Ensure that programs are compliant with the design, operational and financial parameters of grant agreements;

• Facilitate information sharing and coordination between program departments and operations through weekly coordination meetings and other mechanisms;

• Maintain a robust schedule of regular site visits in order to remain abreast of program issues, challenges and success stories – and to support the morale of our field teams, partners and beneficiaries;

• Communicate and coordinate with the Technical Coordinators to ensure thorough technical support for field programs;

• Facilitate field visits by donors, consultants, etc. to ensure their success and that maximum value is gained by all parties. Debrief visitors where appropriate to learn from their insights and recommendations;

• Support IRC’s partnerships efforts, including monitoring of local partner performance, partner assessments of IRC performance and scoping of partnership opportunities, ensuring that key issues are raised with Partnerships/Grants colleagues and DDP;

• Support program and grants staff in carrying out assessments and the development of program design and proposals;

• Periodically monitor payments made for training and distributions, including for incentive workers;

• Ensure that all staff understand and correctly promote client responsiveness mechanisms, and support M&E systems;

• Attend and participate in the project cycle meetings and ensure field perspective is shared with all relevant internal stakeholders;

• Work closely with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator to monitor key indicators and local developments, and to ensure that IRC responds in a timely and appropriate way; and

• Advise senior management about strategic programming directions and issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grants/projects developments, including spotting and flagging key gaps in provision/unmet beneficiary needs and offer a proposed solution.

Supply Chain

• Ensure all aspects of supply chain support – procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment rental, maintenance, and repair - for program teams and coordinate with Technical Coordinators, Supply Chain Coordinator, and Managers for effective implementation of all project activities;

• Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between field locations, technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as well as program and operational issues;

• Supervise the senior Supply Chain Manager and collaborate with Supply Chain Coordinator and DDO to ensure efficient overall management of Adamawa-based operational support team;

• Report challenges to the

Supply Chain Coordinator and DDO on a timely basis;

• Monthly monitoring of the warehouse, assets, vehicle/fleet management;

• Support Supply Chain Manager and Technical Managers with monitoring construction contracts, report challenges and propose possible solutions;

Financial

• Oversee the financial management of field office operations and finance staff, including approval of expenditures, cash management and transactions, management of the operational budget, payroll review, and travel expenses, with support of Assistant Finance Controller;

• Supervise the Finance Manager, in collaboration with the Assistant Finance Controller, to ensure the finance department provides required support to programs;

• Ensure field office compliance with contract and donor guidelines and requirements;

• Ensure the timeliness and completeness of field office financial reports to Abuja;

• Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the Assistant Finance Controller; and

• Oversee the weekly cash count and month end cash count.

Strategic Planning

• Participate in the implementation and review of the strategic action plan (SAP) for IRC Nigeria Country Program;

• Develop an Adamawa-focused operations plan to support the program activities and the scale up programming; and

• Participate actively in the Country Leadership Group.

HR and Staff Development

• Ensure the ongoing capacity building of the Adamawa team (Programs, Supply Chain, HR, Admin, IT, Finance, Security) through performance monitoring and evaluation and individual development plans, with input from relevant Coordinators;

• Supervise the HR Officer-Admin officer, with support from the HR Coordinator/Sr. HR Manager, to provide required support to programs;

• Oversee effective implementation of personnel policies, including coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, recruitment, and disciplinary measures;

• Ensure appropriate support to the team through regular site visits and replacement of staff if needed;

• Oversee the implementation of the IRC Nigeria National Staff Employment Manual with support from the HR Coordinator;

• Review monthly payroll before submission to Abuja office;

• Work with the HR team to ensure an environment that promotes positive physical and mental health through work-life balance, and communicate challenges to the HR Coordinator or SMT as appropriate;

• Monitor and review the annual leave calendar to ensure departments are well staffed;

• Act as an ambassador for the IRC Way (IRC’s Code of Conduct” and model the values of “service, integrity and accountability”; and

• Provide support for the effective functioning of the Women at Work group.

Coordination and Representation

• Relationships with open dialogue and mutual respect should be nurtured with all stakeholders;

• Support the DDP and program teams to ensure quality implementation of the IRC Nigeria program interventions, ensuring that opportunities for synergy and integration are identified and acted upon;

• 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, local CSO partners, beneficiary populations and their representatives, etc.;

• Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, and local partners to promote strategic partnerships.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Adamawa Field Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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