Senior Program Coordinator – Grade 6A – A High Level of Position

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

A lead responder in Iraq since 2003, the IRC is providing robust programming across 5 governorates through women’s protection and empowerment, child protection, protection and rule of law, cash and livelihood, and integrated early childhood development programming. Our work spans the spectrum from emergency response to long-term programming supporting our clients to rebuild their lives.

Job Overview/Summary:

Based in Erbil with frequent travel to the field offices, the Senior Program Support Coordinator supervises the grants, partnerships, and MEAL units and the safeguarding senior manager in IRC Iraq, enabling effective cross sectors/departmental collaboration and leading on the rollout of strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Programs (DDP), this position will work closely with program coordinators, finance, and operations departments

Major Responsibilities:

Program Management to enable a coordinated, coherent system of planning, monitoring and oversight of implementation  

• Review and promote understanding of, and adherence to, standardized grants planning, monitoring structures, partnerships management across IRC Iraq departments in coordination with Grants, Partnerships, and MEAL
• Oversee the adherence to / development of clear processes and systems to ensure that:
  • Key program data is systematically collected, analyzed and shared;
  • Progress towards program deliverables is systematically tracked using key indicators.
  • 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.
  • Feedback from beneficiaries is strategically used to adapt programming and organizational policies were applicable.
• Coordinate with the finance, grants and partnership department and support program coordinators to ensure sound budget development and spending oversight through the use of adequate financial management tools, including regular BVAs and spending plans review.
• Facilitate and foster program integration among IRC sectors and with partners in line with programmatic needs and donor commitments.

Strategic alignment and representation

• Support the implementation of the Country Program Strategic Action Plan, with a particular focus on business development, measurement and FARM objectives
• Fulfill liaison or representation requirements to donors as the need arises and/or in the absence of regular donor focal points as assigned by line manager
• Lead on cross departmental / cross sector initiatives and specific projects as assigned by line manager

Oversee the IRC Iraq Grants, Partnership and MEAL units and support business development

• Line manage and provide day to day support to the Grants and Partnership and MEAL Coordinators and the Safeguarding Senior Manager
• Oversee the Grants Unit to ensure timely & quality business development strategies, proposal development, reporting to donors and management of contractual requirements.
• Support on business development opportunity identification; work closely with Grants Coordinator and HQ to ensure structured monitoring, research and analysis into donor strategies and share with relevant program staff, DDP and CD. 
• Facilitate multi-sectoral and strategic project design meetings as assigned by line manager
• Review major compliance issues on grants and contracts, contribute to identify and implement appropriate solutions as necessary in coordination with the relevant Country Program and HQ focal points.
• Oversee the IRC Iraq partnership work to ensure partnerships are managed in holistic manner which balances programmatic objectives and compliance requirements, and implement an overall framework for partner support and management across all sectors and determining tailored strategies for working with partners.
• Oversee the MEAL Unit to ensure program develops and meets its monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning commitments.

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.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Deputy Director for Programs
Position directly supervises:  Grants and Partnership Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Safeguarding Senior Manager

Indirect Reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Programs Coordinators, Finance Department, Compliance Coordinator, HR Department, HQ and Regional grants/compliance teams, regional technical leads as relevant  

External:  In-country donor counterparts, partners

• Degree in international development or related field, advanced degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in humanitarian/development settings in grants, M&E or program management
• Must have at least 4 years of experience working overseas in a developing country, protracted crisis or conflict zone.
• Familiarity with management of large-scale, multi-donor programs.
• Understanding of key elements of partnership development, M&E, accountability, research and grants management in a protracted crisis setting.
• Demonstrable understanding of project planning and management cycles, and strong program design skills.
• Demonstrable high-level performance management and team-working skills; well-developed negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively in internal and external settings.
• Experience managing teams
• Previous experience working with European and US public donors, as well as UN agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and express complex ideas coherently and succinctly.
• Ability to handle many projects at the same time and to be organized and efficient.
• Ability to effectively work independently within the framework of a larger team
• Previous experience working with IRC is an asset
• Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written is essential. Fluency in Arabic is an asset

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Standards of Professional Conduct: 

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Gender Equality

IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including maternity leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attention Returning National Candidates:

IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of the country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, IRC has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply.

 
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