IRC Field Coordinator (Adamawa) Jobs in Nigeria
IRC Field Coordinator (Adamawa) Jobs in Nigeria
Scope of Work 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 locations.
The AFC should have a good top-level knowledge and understanding of all activities in their location, in particular the constraints faced by their team, and be actively working with their teams to manage and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Oversight responsibilities include both operations and programs. Operational oversight includes security, human resources and administration, supply chain, IT and finance. Program oversight includes current programs in health, nutrition, environmental health (EH), ERD, protection (child protection, WPE, PRoL), and education.
The Adamawa Field Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director of Field Management. The Field Coordinator also maintains a close and communicative working relationship with the Deputy Director of Programs for proposal development, grants and partnerships management, and monitoring and evaluation, and with the Deputy Director of Operations for supply chain, HR, IT, and safety and security (NB: security is managed in partnership with DDFM).
The Adamawa Field Coordinator is a member of the Country Leadership Group. The AFC must also maintain close working relationships with the Senior Program Coordinators, the Grants Team and the various technical and operational support coordinators. Local heads operations (Finance, HR-Admin, IT, Security, and Supply Chain) in Adamawa State will report to the Adamawa Field Coordinator in MiP with their respective technical support leads.
The AFC will also have an informal oversight on programs leads for Health, Nutrition, EH, ERD, PRoL, WPE, child protection, education and M&E and on dotted line reporting relationship.
The Adamawa Field Coordinator will be based in Mubi with frequent travel to communities served, IRC’s office in Yola, and to IRC’s operational hub in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The successful candidate will be confident, articulate, organized and able to represent IRC to partners including beneficiaries, community leaders, CSOs and donors as well as handle sensitive, complex issues in a diplomatic way that puts the needs of beneficiaries first.
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;
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;
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;
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;
Strategic Planning:
Participate in the implementation and review of the strategic action plan (SAP) for IRC Nigeria Country Program;
Develop 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 the implementation of the IRC Nigeria National Staff Employment Manual with support from the HR Coordinator;
Review monthly payroll before submission to Abuja office;
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.
Qualifications
Master's degree preferred (management-related or general operations preferred);
Minimum of five years’ experience managing operations and/or projects in INGOs in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
Demonstrated management and leadership skills, including team management and staff development;
Experience in field office management, including programs, supply chain, HR, administration and security management, preferably in conflict-impacted settings;
Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills;
Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills, preferably including negotiations and conflict resolution skills;
Strong socio-political analysis skills, with demonstrated ability to assess the impact of dynamic contexts on an INGO, and vice versa;
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook;
Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
Fluency in English;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Field Coordinator (Adamawa) Jobs in Nigeria
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