Recrutement de 01 Area Coordinator

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 5 ans
Expire le: 10-11-2021

Concern Worldwide
République Centrafricaine
Area Coordinator (1387)

About the role: This is a 12 month, replacement role with unaccompanied terms based in Bossembelé, Ombella M’Poko prefecture, CAR at a Grade 4, with a salary of grade 4 - €43,268- €48,076

You will report to the Country Director (CD) and will be responsible for the overall management of programmes in Ombella M’Poko and Lobaye prefectures in the Central African Republic, with planned expansion. As Area Coordinator you will be responsible for representing the organization at various forums, line managing Programme Managers, M&E Officer and the Base Manager; and ensure appropriate Community Response Mechanism (CRM) and security protocols are in place.

We would like you to start on: January 2022

Your purpose: is to provide quality leadership and ensure the effective and professional management of Concern’s programmes in Ombella M’Poko and Lobaye prefectures. This includes strategic, budget and programmes implementation oversight, programme development and ensuring administration, human resources, finance and logistics can effectively support programmes in a complex emergency situation. As Area Coordinator, you will be responsible for security management, ensuring staff compliance to Security Management Protocols. You will be expected to respond positively and constructively to a rapidly changing operational environment.

You will be responsible for:
Programme Implementation

Oversee and ensure quality implementation of all programmes in line with Concern’s strategy, sector approaches (including WASH and Livelihoods), internal policies and procedures and recognised best practices, core and minimum standards
Contribute to and coordinate the team in the development and submission of concept notes, proposals and reports in collaboration with the Programme Director
Ensure implementation of all projects and programmes as per budgets, work-plans, results & monitoring frameworks, procurement plans etc
Make sure logistical, financial and human resources potential are optimized, in line with the Concern values, standards and policies
In liaison with the Programme Director (PD) ensure that an effective M&E system is in place and working throughout the project cycle and informs regular reporting both internally and externally
Coordinate all field assessments and surveys ensuring they are compliant with Concern Programme Quality Guide and with widely agreed standards
Ensure that lesson learned and results of evaluations or surveys are shared with relevant clusters and at coordination meetings as appropriate
Ensure participation of the community in the planning and implementation of programming through appropriate mechanisms
Build the capacity of team members assigned to implement programmes
Ensure maximum integration of food security and livelihoods, WASH, and other relevant programmes, in conjunction with programme managers
Participate in quarterly and annual programmes reviews
Ensure that Gender and Equality, Protection, DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), and PEER (Preparedness for Effective Emergency Response) and conflict sensitivity are integrated into all programme design and implementation
Liaise with and brief CD on programmes and situational context on a regular basis as well as coordinating monthly reviews of progress/issues with programme managers and briefing CD and PD as necessary

Financial management

Overall responsibility for the integrity of the finance systems in Ombella M’Poko and Lobaye prefectures and ensuring strict adherence to Concern’s Financial Policy and Procedures
Ensure financial projections are prepared and submitted to CD, PD and Finance Dept
In close collaboration with the Programme Managers, monitor the monthly expenditure of all programme budgets and adherence to Concern policy and guidelines for finance management, and advise the PD, the CD and the finance department of any variances and recommend solution
In collaboration with programme managers, ensure that the monthly cash forecast is accurate and submitted on time

Human Resource management
Lead, manage and motivate the team ensuring that staff directly line managed have clear objectives, works plans and receive meaningful and regular feedback on their performance along with identification of professional development opportunities; ensure the same is done for the overall team
Participate in the recruitment of national staff, including development of job descriptions, and liaise with HR for supporting the recruitment process
Strengthen and build the programmatic, managerial and operational skills of staff through on-job mentoring and coaching, feedback mechanisms, ensuring their participation in relevant trainings
Address and mitigate staff complains and conflicts in coordination with the HR Officer and, if needed, relevant SMT
Ensure all Concern policies and guidelines are well known and adhered to by staff and local partners (Code of Conduct, Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), Equality, Anti-Fraud Policy and Accountability standards etc)

Logistics/Admin Management
Overall responsibility to ensure that logistics procedures are being followed across procurement, warehousing and vehicle management
Oversee the planning and timely implementation of procurement processes, as per programmes needs and ensure all programmes/projects adhere to the procurement plans
Ensure that asset registers are maintained and up to date and that stock controls are in place and adhered to
Oversee the implementation of Health and Safety Policy in the office and residential area for International staff

Security Management
The Area Coordinator is the Security Focal Point (SFP) for Ombella M’Poko and Lobaye prefectures and ensures the local Security Focal Group is functioning effectively
Ensure the team and visitors understand and adhere to the Concern Worldwide Security Management Plan (SMP) and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor and report on the security situation and any security incidents in the programme area, in a timely manner, to the CD, SD and PD and ensure appropriate follow up.

Reporting
Ensure timely completion of internal and donor reports and related documentation adhering to Concern Worldwide standards and requirements of the contract
Provide Monthly Reports and work-plans on time, in the right formats with the correct information; provide weekly programmes updates to PD and CD.
Coordination, Networking and Representation
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders at sub-prefecture level including armed and civil actors, community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organisations, beneficiaries and other key stakeholders - to enhance cooperation and coordination and to minimise security issues.
Represent Concern during potential visits by donor agencies, the National Authorities, UN Agencies, partners and other stakeholders.
Safeguarding Policies and Complaints Response Mechanism
Ensure the dissemination and full implementation of all aspects of Concern’s Safeguarding policies (P4, Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking policy) and report violations to the SD and CD
Lead the Complaints Response Mechanism (CRM) process for Ombella M’Poko and Lobaye prefectures including assuring that the CRM is in place in the community and at the field offices and that the CRM committee meets and reports monthly as per agreed guidelines
Support the senior management team in investigations as required
Work as a team member of Concern Worldwide CAR
Establish and develop an effective working relationship with Concern staff at Bangui level and other field locations to ensure teamwork and integration
As team member effectively participating in any Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) process as deemed necessary. This may include being deployed to respond to emergencies as and when required.
Supporting Country Office and other Programme Areas in CAR whenever requested to do so
Adhering to Concern’s programme and other policies on physical and financial resources, this includes but not limited to Safeguarding Policies and Anti-Fraud Policy
Undertake additional duties as mutually agreed with the PD and CD

Your skills and experience will include:
Essential:
Relevant degree (international development or related discipline)
At least five years’ experience of working in the humanitarian or development sector, including at least 3 years of managing and coordinating field based operations preferably in food security, health and nutrition sectors in remote and fragile locations
Relevant experience in supervising, managing/coaching, training and develop skills of others
Previous experience in project design, planning, monitoring and evaluation in development and humanitarian context
Experience in dealing with local authorities, national and international NGOs/UN agencies
Proven ability to take responsibility for security issues
Ability to assess problem and recommend solutions
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Methodical and thorough
Experience and ability to lead a multi-sectoral programme team of international 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, PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent communication skills in French both written and verbal, and good working knowledge of English.
Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, accountability, participation and gender equality

Desirable:
Masters in development studies, rural development, WASH, public health, or any other development related study
Experience in promoting community participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation
Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to work and live in a remote environment
All applications should be submitted through the Concern website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, the position may be offered 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.

Further Links
Our work in CAR

Salary:€43,268 - €48,076
Based in Country:Central African Republic
Job Title:Area Coordinator
Contract Type:Unaccompanied Fixed Term International Contract
Benefits:Please see T&Cs attached
Closing Date:10 November 2021