Senior Coordinator for Program Implementation

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted on 15 April 2023 continue despite different attempts for ceasefire agreements/announcements made by the two conflicting parries. Clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have continued for almost five consecutive months, especially in and around Khartoum and in the Darfur’s

As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues across the country, more people are being displaced and humanitarian needs are increasing daily. To date, more than 4 million people have been displaced inside and outside the country due to the conflict that erupted on 15 April. Nearly 11 million people have been displaced internally. People have been displaced across all 18 states.

When the conflict began in 2023, the IRC adapted our programs and scaled up our response to address the increased humanitarian needs. Despite immense operational challenges, the IRC continues to provide support in Blue Nile, Gedaref, Khartoum, River Nile and White Nile states. We also have a logistics and coordination office in Port Sudan and are exploring opportunities to expand our presence into other states.

Scope

The Senior Coordinator for Program Implementation works closely with and under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) to implement high quality, innovative programs in close coordination and collaboration with Deputy Director Operations and other Senior Program Coordinators. The role has a particular focus on driving program and strategy implementation, leading the program coordinators in implementing high quality projects with particular attention to enhance program integration, supporting expansion into newly accessible geographic areas, and increasing IRC’s work. S/he will ensure timely and effective program delivery, coordination in all IRC program locations. The SPCI will provide a focus on outcomes, client responsiveness, and represent IRC programs to major stakeholders, relevant government authorities and other program partners.

Responsibilities

1) Program Implementation

• In close coordination with the DDP, provide direct oversight and mentorship to Program Coordinators to effectively manage program implementation and complete on the following tasks:

o Ensure effective grant start-up, progress towards program deliverables is systematically tracked using key indicators and actions are taken because of its monitoring.

o Ensure adherence of program implementation with donor and IRC policies.

o Ensure the alignment of workplans with IRC and project plans and continuously review progress of IRC and partners implementation.

o Ensure implementation review and close-out meetings are planned and conducted in a timely manner the schedule PCM including the engagement of partners.

o Coordinate with the finance, grants and partnership department and support program coordinators to ensure sound budget development and spending oversight using adequate financial management tools, including regular BVAs and spending plans review.

o Program documentation and learning of IRC programs. Organizational learning can be prioritized and used in program design and implementation (including re-design of long-term programs), as well as external communication and advocacy.

o Feedback from beneficiaries is strategically used to adapt programming and organizational policies were applicable.

• Review all programs implementation through periodic field visits and ensure that program implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and objectives. Facilitate field visits by IRC donors and other stakeholders in collaboration with the field coordinators.

• Lead in the development of strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections, and tools for evaluation.

• Provide support to the field Emergency Team during the scale up of a sudden onset humanitarian response and during the deployment phase .

• Ensure program coordination, and that managers for cross-cutting themes work together effectively according to program work plans.

• Coordinate high-level reporting on country-level indicators such as beneficiary numbers, design for impact indicators, cluster data and other information as needed.

• Ensure that donor reports produced by the programs team effectively demonstrate the impact of IRC’s interventions.

• Foster program integration among IRC sectors and with partners in line with programmatic needs and donor commitments.

• Assume the responsibilities of the acting Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership and program oversight. This includes managing team activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and making strategic decisions in the absence of the DDP.

2) Business Development

• Under DDP guidance, lead the proposal development and conduct final review in collaboration with the senior coordinators for grants, quality and strategy ensuring high quality, accuracy for program implementation coordinating and consolidating technical and strategy input.

• Support the DDP in conducting strategic engagement with key stakeholders, donors, and other funders, and represent the IRC Sudan with humanitarian donors including accompanying strategic donors on field site visits as assigned by the DDP.

3) Partnerships

IRC Sudan has committed in its SAP to spend 25% of funding through local partners by FY2025. The program delivery unit facilitates this process by ensuring the Specific tasks under this component of the role include:

• Contribute to achievement of goals related to the SAP partnerships ambition including identification and onboarding of Strategic Partners

• Embody and model IRC values related to partnerships (partner as equals, partner first etc.) and lead this approach in implementation of IRC projects across the project locations.

• Enable development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with local organizations.

• Provide support to partnerships team to address any program implementation challenges.

• Regularly report to DDP on progress on partner implementation and work with other coordinators to clear any inter-departmental obstacles.

4) Representation and Advocacy

• In coordination with the DDP, actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including local communities, donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors. Liaise with county and national governments, donors, NGOs, and other operational partners in Sudan via attendance at meetings, consultations, and other forums.

• In coordination with the DDP, assist in organizing donor visits by supporting staff in the smooth design and running of field visits.

5) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning

• Support the Program Coordinator on the following MEAL related tasks:

o Provide inputs to regular data quality audits (DQAs) and joint monitoring visits with the MEAL team

o Together with the technical and MEAL team align planned assessments with program needs.

o Contribute to the implementation, and analysis of all assessments and surveys

o Review and adoption of data and inputs to the Annual Statistics activities

o Enhance the use of Program Indicator Dashboard (PID) and other MEAL-related technology for program implementation.

• Coordinate closely with the MEAL Coordinator to ensure Client Accountability is reflected in program implementation.

6) Staff Management and Development

• Coach direct reports with the aim of strengthening their technical and management capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing professional development guidance.

• Supervise and mentor direct report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.

• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.

• Lead and model successful adherence to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.

• Champion Staff and Clients safeguarding policies in the workplace at all levels.

7) Country Program Management

• Actively participate in and contribute to strategy discussions, including SAP revision processes

• Stay updated on new IRC priorities, policies, or process updates and ensure Grants & Partnerships and MEAL units are informed of any changes

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international development or related subject

• At least 7 years of experience working in program management Demonstrated experience in program management, project design and use of project design tools

• Experience managing programs in relevant technical area(s) that may include, health, reproduction health, Nutrition, and WASH

• Should possess minimum 5 years experiences in humanitarian and development work including managing humanitarian relief and/or transitional programs in areas affected by large scale displacements due to conflict and chronic food and nutritional insecurity

• Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring staff and with strong commitment to staff capacity development; Demonstrated qualities of leadership, sensitivity to cultural settings, communication skills, commitment, and sound judgment

• Aptitude to adapt to a different context regarding security, culture, climate, or health issue, demonstrated by experience outside of country of origin

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

• Fluency in English in addition to superior writing/editing and budget skills

• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical leadership skills

• Excellent inter-personal, cultural, and diplomatic skills

• Working in a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.

The work environment:

The Senior Coordinator for Program Implementation will be based in Port Sudan temporarily, in Sudan, and will travel throughout the country to field program locations (75%). All Sudan locations are security phase 4 (RED) so the Senior Coordinator for Program Implementation will be expected to respect the various security protocols in place in country. Phase 4 requires clear contingency planning in place with staff prepared should hibernation or evacuation be called for. The candidate must be prepared to work in insecure environments. This is an unaccompanied position.

**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

How to apply

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req56838/Senior-Coordinator-for-Program-Implementation

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