1- Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

2- Background

DRC has been operating in West Africa since 1998 and in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2011. The DRC West-North Africa & Latin America (WANALA) Regional Office is based in Dakar, Senegal, and covers several countries. Led by the Regional Executive Director, the DRC WANALA oversees, supports, and provides strategic directions for DRC’s Country Offices within the above-mentioned regions: it includes Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia, Venezuela.

Under the leadership of the regional office in Dakar, DRC began operations in Mexico in 2020 by responding to the humanitarian needs regarding Humanitarian Demining. Currently, DRC Mexico operates a Country Office located in Mexico City and 2 Bases in cities/Towns in Reynosa (REX) and Tapachula (TAP).

Interventions focus on finding durable solutions for the most vulnerable, using the holistic approach of graduation to improve protection for refugees in the territory. Interventions include identifying key protection risks and inter-population conflicts to identify social cohesion and conflict resolution projects that will bring communities together.

Programming focuses in rural and hard-to-reach areas to meet people’s basic needs for food, shelter, and NFIs, while improving the protection environment.

3- Purpose

The Head of Support Services is operationally and strategically responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Logistics and Procurement, Code of conduct, Administration, and IT. She/He oversees, develops and provides strategic direction to his/her support areas.

The Head of Support Services has a country focus and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks, and provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

4- Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Management

• Lead and manage the support managers (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
• Manage, deliver and report on current operations programme support in geographic scope
• Establish high performing support teams ensuring high-quality approaches are maintained
• Develop and improve operational approaches, compliance and systems, and support the Country
• Director to build and deliver effective and sustainable interventions.
• Responsible for the strategic development, management and implementation of the support operations
• Ensure appropriate technical support is available to programs, in line with organizational priorities
• Ensure support for annual planning and review processes
• Direct responsibility for ensuring that the DRC Programme operates in accordance with DRC’s support function guidelines

Operational Management

• Support the Country Director and the Senior Management Team in liaising with donors and authorities, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit
• Oversee the operational support units for the country by providing strategic leadership and technical support to the areas under his/her supervision
• Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to DRC’s operational standards within support area
• Ensure that DRC retains and continually develops its operational capacity to provide rapid emergency response within its procurement and transport systems
• Develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy
• Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained
• Work to build the capacity of the operational support staff throughout the operation though frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support
• Contribute to the development and implementation of DRC’s global development initiatives

DRC Dynamics ERP System

• Ensure ERP functionality is properly used by relevant staff
• Apply reports and data analytics from DRC Dynamics to improve overall performance
• Act as heavy user for most of the Projects & Finance functionalities

5- Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role we expect you to possess the following:

• Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in relevant field
• At least 4 years’ experience with people management
• Experience in a similar role in an international NGO
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Proven operational management experience and capability, including in conflict areas
• Proven significant financial, information and systems management experience
• Significant experience in procurement and tender processes
• Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising
• Understanding of the countries in which DRC operates and sensitive to the cultural context
• Experience working in an ERP system, including supply chain, finance and HR systems
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish

6- Required Skills & Qualities

• Core Competencies of DRC
  • • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process – Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback – Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation – Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly – Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills are necessary
• Adaptable and flexible
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
• Team-oriented & good sense of humor

7- General Regulations

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

8- Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online**: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies.** All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English**.**

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

However**, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an international traineeship or volunteering agreement, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Senegal).**

Applications close on September 18th at 11.59 GMT.Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

About : Action contre la Faim

Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires – indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence – fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d’urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d’activités : Nutrition et Santé – Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer. En 2022, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 28 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Sous la supervision de la Directrice Adjointe Programme, votre mission sera de définir les stratégies et de coordonner les interventions d’Action Contre la Faim dans le domaine de la santé et de la nutrition.
Plus précisément, vos missions seront les suivantes :
Concevoir, capitaliser et évaluer les interventions nutritionnelles et sanitaires ainsi que les actions de plaidoyer dans votre secteur.
Évaluer et analyser le contexte nutritionnel du pays.
Collecter et analyser des données nutritionnelles provenant d’autres partenaires (ONG, agences de l’ONU, structures gouvernementales) pour décider du lancement d’enquêtes.
Suivre et coordonner les programmes dans les domaines de la nutrition et de la santé.
Superviser ou mener des évaluations rapides et des enquêtes nutritionnelles.
Contrôler, valider et suivre les consommations de vos programmes pour établir les commandes et effectuer un contrôle qualité.
Manager l’équipe Nutrition Santé à la capitale et être le manager fonctionnel des Responsables Programme Nutrition Santé sur les bases.
Développer et animer les programmes et le plaidoyer en partenariat avec les acteurs nationaux et locaux.
Représenter ACF et porter ses positions dans le domaine de la santé et de la nutrition.

Profile :

Vous êtes titulaire d’un diplôme universitaire en médecine, en soins infirmiers, ou dans une autre spécialité médicale ou paramédicale pertinente, et vous justifiez d’une expérience minimale de cinq ans en gestion de projets de développement ou en action humanitaire, dans des environnements complexes.
Vous avez une expérience avérée dans la coordination et la supervision technique d’équipes multiculturelles sur des projets multisectoriels, ainsi que dans la gestion budgétaire de programmes.
Vous possédez de solides compétences en rédaction de propositions de projets et en leadership, en particulier dans des contextes complexes.
Vous êtes doté·e d’excellentes capacités de communication, tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral, et savez gérer le stress tout en faisant preuve d’intelligence émotionnelle.
Une expérience dans le pays ou la région constitue un atout, tout comme vos compétences en suivi à distance.
Un bon niveau d’anglais, à l’écrit et à l’oral sont nécessaires pour ce poste.

Conditions d’emploi

Contrat à durée déterminée d’usage de droit français : 12 mois
Salaire:Salaire mensuel brut : de 2597 à 2968euros en fonction de l’expérience
Remboursement assurance retraite pour les citoyens non français : 16% du salaire mensuel brut
Per diem et frais de vie mensuels : 618euros nets, versés sur le terrain
Allocation contexte mensuelle : 150euros
Allocation enfant : 1500euros par an et par enfant présent dans le pays d’origine (plafond de 6000euros/an)

Avantages:Transport et logement : Prise en charge des déplacements et logement collectif
Couverture Médicale : 100% de la prise en charge des cotisations santé (CFE + complémentaire santé) et assurance rapatriement
Dispositifs de maintien de salaire (maladie, maternité, paternité)
Congés et RnR : 25 jours par an de CP et 20 RnR par an ; prise en charge du billet avec plafond pour se rendre sur la zone de break choisie, et 215euros d’indemnité forfaitaire par RnR
Accompagnement et formation
Suivi et accompagnement parcours professionnel
Accès illimité et gratuit à la plateforme d’e-learning certifiant Crossknowledge ©
ACF s’engage pour les personnes en situation de handicap et lutte activement contre toutes les formes de discrimination.

Overview

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in democracy and governance, education, economic growth, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative Associates International seeks a Director of Operations for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Governance Activity in Cameroon. This will be a five-year activity with the overall goal to advance decentralization and support regions and municipalities in enhancing their capacity to deliver transparent, efficient, and accountable public services.

The Director of Operations, under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), will be responsible for the overall administrative and operational aspects of the project and ensure adherence to budget and donor requirements.

This position is open to citizens of Cameroon and expatriates.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the COP and other senior staff, provide operational leadership to ensure the successful implementation of activities according to the contractual requirements.

• Provide oversight in the areas of operations, administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting, IT, and translation.

• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners.

• Supervise the daily financial operations of the contract, timesheet recording, reporting to the client on the financial aspects of the project, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures.

• Establish business conduct standards and procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID standards, and ensures staff are regularly trained in this area, including the establishment and use of systems and internal controls to reduce risk and exposure to vulnerabilities.

• Support safety and security of project staff and property.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional management experience in USAID-funded project administration and backstopping, including human resources, finance, compliance, and grants administration.

• Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with communities and government officials.

• Expertise in USAID rules and regulations (ADS, FAR) and USAID procurement regulations (22 CFR 228) preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders including subcontractors, vendors, and grantees.

• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

• Working proficiency in English and French is required

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Position Title: Programme Officer (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH)

Duty Station: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 9 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 05 September 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

The violence of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region has created a social, political, security and humanitarian crisis with adverse effects on the populations. The impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on northeastern Nigeria and its border regions in Niger, Chad and Cameroon has been considerable. Humanitarian needs in Cameroon have never been higher. According to the recently updated Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) for 2020 (adapted to the COVID-19 context), approximately 6.2 million people (or one in four of the country’s total population) need emergency assistance as the country copes with three humanitarian fronts, in addition to a global health crisis.

Ongoing hostilities and violence in the Far North Region continue to trigger lower magnitude displacements due to sporadic attacks by Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) such as Boko Haram. Since the beginning of 2019, the Far North Region of Cameroon witnessed a resurgence in violence as ongoing hostilities have uprooted more than 293,000 IDPs, 112,000 Nigerian refugees and 117,000 returnees. Under its ongoing regional program for Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) for Lake Chad Basin (LCB) region, IOM has been providing capacity building and technical support to the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Committee (NDDRC) formed in November 2018 and other relevant entities to design a government-owned DDR process for the Far North Region.

In order to de-escalate the conflicts and create conditions conducive to social stability and human security, this project aims to strengthen community resilience and recovery in Cameroon by promoting social cohesion and economic empowerment in the Far North Region, including women who have so far been left out of formal DDRR processes, whilst conducting advocacy for context-based humanitarian development peace nexus work.

For the effective implementation of its project, the International Organization for Migration is looking for a qualified person for the post mentioned above.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator in Yaounde, the Programme Officer (WASH) will provide support in the implementation and monitoring of WASH related activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of the WASH strategy/response plan for IOM in alignment with the overall emergency response plan of the organization.

2. Oversight: Ensure that the project(s) activities under responsibility meet their intended scope, time and budget as per the project’s work plan as designed by the Programme Manager and inform of any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.

3. Resource Mobilization: Provide necessary information and documentation to the WASH Programme Manager for the preparation of project proposals and/or for IOM to contact potential donors. Actively assist in the coordination of donor visits. Contribute to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.

4. Supervision and control areas/aspects:

a. Technical: Prepare and or review technical specifications, BoQs, drawings of the WASH infrastructure planned to be implemented as necessary in order to guarantee quality of the output and alignment to donor requirements. Assess technically the progress of the project(s) under supervision to ensure that compliance of outputs to planned targets is achieved.

b. Financial: Contribute in the monitoring of project(s) budget according to internal and donor requirements. Adhere to the guidelines provided by the WASH programme manager regarding the use of budget lines for the project(s) activities.

c. Human Resource: Mentor, coach and manage the staff under supervision and help to resolve team conflicts.

d. Procurement: Plan and supervise the project(s) procurements in line with approved by the WASH Programme Manager specifications or BoQs, working in close coordination with the procurement and logistics unit to ensure that the required materials and items are procured and delivered to the respective sites in a timely manner. Follow up the schedule with contractors and prepare and sign completion certificates. Work closely with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contracts management, close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.

5. Coordination:

a. External: In coordination with the WASH Programme Manager, actively liaise with the WASH Cluster; other WASH agencies, government authorities / entities and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure that IOM WASH activities are coordinated to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level. Ensure that all relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government.

b. Internal: Under the direction of the WASH Programme Manager, coordinate the implementation of activities with IOM support units and ensure that inter-sectoral activities/approaches are planned and coordinated with the respective units/programmes.

6. Communications: Maintain an effective and active communication with all the stakeholders. Make sure that the relevant and necessary information is transmitted on a timely manner upstream to the WASH Programme Manager and downstream to the members of the WASH team under supervision.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the project implementation by performing regular visits to the areas of operation and record relevant data for further analysis. Ensure that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately. Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the WASH Programme Manager indicating progress, constrains and requirements for project completion.

8. Cross cutting issues: Contribute to ensure that cross-cutting issues are integrated in the WASH programming such as GBV, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment and other cross cutting issues of relevance.

9. Any other duties: Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the implementation of WASH activities in developing countries, preferable in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses; experience in the region is an advantage;
• Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including contract management; and,
• Experience in the implementation of activities that include the promotion of hygiene.

Skills

• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Skills; Managerial Skills; Organizational Skills;
• Ability to work with limited supervision; and,
• Works effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

Background:

African Initiative for Relief and Development (AIRD), is a non-political, non-religious and not for profit international Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), founded in 2006 in Kampala, Uganda, by a small group of individuals who envisioned an African initiated organization that could deliver a world class humanitarian support for those displaced by conflict or other disasters.

AIRD’s objective is to offer operational support, including but not limited to supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods, WASH, Non-Food Items, and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) programs for communities affected by affected by displacement, disaster or poverty. We work in partnership and collaboration with national and local government authorities, relief and development organizations, communities, UN agencies, and donors including UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNOCHA, and USAID/BHA to achieve these objectives.

Presently, AIRD actively operates in 12 sub-Saharan African countries, namely Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Liberia, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Through its various programs, AIRD has positively impacted over 10 million refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Asylum Seekers, returnees and host communities annually.

AIRD has been operating in South Sudan since October 2022 and has a country office in the capital Juba and field offices located in Maban and Renk countries, in Upper Nile State, respectively. AIRD is UNHCR’s implementing partner for construction of infrastructure and shelter in Maban and Renk counties. With the ongoing influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan into Renk country of South Sudan, AIRD is expanding its shelter and infrastructure program activities for refugees and asylum seekers in Renk county in partnership with UNHCR. AIRD implements its program activities in close collaboration with other humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, local government authorities, and communities in Maban and Renk.

Purpose of the Area Coordinator Position:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Area Coordinator is responsible for oversight of all programs, operations, and safety and security of all staff under his/her area of responsibility. This includes leading, coordinating and managing the successful implementation, delivery and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and strategic development and expansion of AIRD program activities in Renk. He/she also regularly monitors and analyses the humanitarian context and emerging needs in Renk, and updates and advices the Project Manager (PM) and the Country Program Director (CPD) about the situation and potential areas of response intervention by AIRD.

The Area Coordinator is also responsible for networking, representing AIRD and be the main contact person for UNHCR, local government authorities, local and international organizations, other stakeholders, and attends coordination and cluster meetings and forums.

1. General Duties

• Build and maintain a strong, innovative program and operation team in Renk and ensure AIRD Policies and Code of Conduct are followed.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the strategic plan for AIRD activities in Renk.
• Direct the mobilization, management, and accounting of all resources in the location of his/her assignment, ensuring full accountability and good stewardship.
• Oversee the management and development of the Human Resources to ensure a diverse, skilled, and productive workforce
• Promote AIRD’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices among the staff and partners and ensure these are the core foundation of AIRD strategies and work.
• Ensure people issues are front and center, promoting an office and team that embraces diversity, gender balance and engagement with all Partnership staff.
• Implement AIRDs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partnership agreements signed with Donors.

2. Specific duties

Strategy, Coordination and Representation

• Representing AIRD locally and acting as key contact person with UNHCR-Office in Renk, AIRD Project Office in Maban, local partners, NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, government authorities and donors in Renk.
• Be responsible for networking and coordinating with UNHCR, local and international NGOs, UN agencies communities and other stakeholders in Renk to ensure that AIRD program activities are implemented in a coordinated manner.
• Represent AIRD and attend coordination, cluster and other humanitarian forums and meeting in Renk and actively participate in joint humanitarian response and assessment initiatives.

Operational/Program Management:

• Be responsible for the effective and smooth running of the AIRD field office in Renk, including project vehicles, material and fuel allocation,
• Monitoring of workforce and construction workflow in Renk; effecting Quality Control on structures and construction works;
• Supporting in Bill of Quantity (BOQs) preparation for new construction plans and drawings, following on ground assessment and as directed by the UNHCR site planner.
• Budget monitoring, including BVA review and projections to meet required budget performance and revision,
• Ensuring the organization has adequate resources; responsible for the appropriate management of all resources in a transparent and accountable manner.
• Approving financial documents for all activities in Renk based on authorization limit level and following the AIRD procurement and financial policies and procedures; making sure all required supporting documents are made available and reviewed prior to signing;
• Ensuring timely and accuracy of narrative and financial reporting to the Project Manager, donors and to the country office in Juba; also accountable to the donors and beneficiaries of AIRD missions in Renk
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and take appropriate action to control the risks

People Management

• Ensure the management of human resources in conformity with applicable laws and internal regulations.
• Oversee the recruitment, orientation, and management of performance of project-based staff and development of middle management staff; demonstrating healthy engagement, strong senior management teams, culture of innovation, and effective talent management.
• Ensure people issues are front and center, promoting an office that embraces diversity, gender balance and engagement with all Partnership staff
• Ensure that an up-to-date security and safety guidelines and plans for the location is in place and that all staff knows and understands it.
• Monitor the security and safety context in the local operating environment, alert line manager and field-based staff, and provide necessary advice and support, in case of impending danger.

Project Delivery:

• Day to day follow-up and monitoring of implementation of project activities in Renk ensuring that targets and standards are met.
• Oversee as well as coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities including assigned engineering, design, and construction works
• Ensure expenditure is with the approved budget and adherence to quality and schedule are met.
• Coordinate the administration and approval process; provide updates schedule information as necessary
• Coordinate the development and preparation of contracts for a variety of constructions projects.
• Work with partners to ensure proper, coordinated and comprehensive project implementation.
• Negotiating service agreements and managing associated costs and revenues.
• In consultation with the Senior Construction Officer, preparing detailed schedules of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates of engineering solutions.
• Coordinate the undertaking of technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• Coordinate the technical and engineering components related to the construction of infrastructures, including the management of contractors, if any
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and write up site visit notes for each visit
• Monitor and ensure that construction activities meet standards as well as the security practices at the project site.
• Produce and submit to the Project Manager monthly report including project progress in %.
• Ensure a transparent cost utilization and budget management for funds allocated to the projects in Renk.
• Coordinate the compilation of job specifications and supervising tendering procedures.
• Coordinate the resolving of design and development problems.
• Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries
• Making sure the project complies with legal and local compliance requirements.
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
• Undertake operational analysis, identify gaps and areas requiring improvement, and develop and implement action plans.

3. Other Duties:

• Undertake any other appropriate level duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager and/or the Country Program Director (CPD).
• Contribute towards the development, implementation and review the country strategic plan, and work closely and collaborative to assist AIRD South Sudan achieve its objectives.
• Deputize for the Project Manager as requested.

Required Languages

Must be conversant in English, and Arabic (spoken) is an advantage. Knowledge of local dialects is an added value.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree Business Administration, or other related area of competence,
• A minimum of 7-10 years of field experience, particularly having knowledge of South Sudan’s Operation context and experience.
• Proficiency to use MS Office suite of applications and other IT systems.
• Ability to write clearly articulate proposals, reports, and correspondence.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear manner.
• Experience working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of program management and operational support.
• Knowledge of donor groups and/or issues related to the program area.

Personal characteristics

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Analytical Aptitude: Possess excellent analytical skills and continually examine things and think of ways to help things work better. Should be naturally inquisitive.
• Attention to Detail: A great manager pays meticulous attention to detail. The slightest error can cause an entire structure to fail, so every detail must be reviewed thoroughly during the course of completing a project.
• Creative: Should be creative and can think of new and innovative ways to develop new systems and make existing things work more efficiently.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions, in conjunction with the C.P.D., which are timely and in the best interests of the organization as authorized
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Ensuring value for money i.e. program/project monitoring
• Ability to work under hardship environment and with minimum supervision
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at different locations as required.

Background: African Initiative for Relief and Development (AIRD), is a non-political, non-religious and not for profit international Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), founded in 2006 in Kampala, Uganda, by a small group of individuals who envisioned an African initiated organization that could deliver a world class humanitarian support for those displaced by conflict or other disasters.

AIRD’s objective is to offer operational support, including but not limited to supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods, WASH, Non-Food Items, and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) programs for communities affected by affected by displacement, disaster or poverty. We work in partnership and collaboration with national and local government authorities, relief and development organizations, communities, UN agencies, and donors including UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNOCHA, and USAID/BHA to achieve these objectives.

Presently, AIRD actively operates in 12 sub-Saharan African countries, namely Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Liberia, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. Through its various programs, AIRD has positively impacted over 10 million refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Asylum Seekers, returnees and host communities annually.

AIRD has been operating in South Sudan since October 2022 and has a country office in the capital Juba and field offices located in Maban and Renk countries, in Upper Nile State, respectively. AIRD is UNHCR’s implementing partner for construction of infrastructure and shelter in Maban and Renk counties. With the ongoing influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan into Renk country of South Sudan, AIRD is expanding its shelter and infrastructure program activities for refugees and asylum seekers in Renk county in partnership with UNHCR. AIRD implements its program activities in close collaboration with other humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, local government authorities, and communities in Maban and Renk.

Purpose of the Project Manager Position:

Reporting to the Country Program Director (CPD), the Project Manager is responsible for the development, supervision and effective management of AIRD operations and project activities in Upper Nile State, South Sudan, Maban and Renk in accordance with AIRD Sops and project objectives. He/she will oversee the logistics part of the project implementation (WASH/Shelter/Infrastructure/Road Maintenance) including the repair & maintenance of the equipment if this shall be necessitated. He/she will create and oversee the implementation of tools utilized in the field with the aim of enhancing operational effectiveness. He/she also regularly monitors and analyses the humanitarian context and emerging needs in Upper Nile State, and updates and advices the Country Program director (CPD) about the situation and potential areas of response intervention by AIRD.

The Project Manager is also responsible for networking, representing AIRD and be the main contact person for UNHCR, local government authorities, local and international organizations, other stakeholders.

1. General Duties

• Build and maintain a strong, innovative senior leadership team and ensure AIRD Policies and Code of Conduct are followed.
• Promote AIRD’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and Practices among the staff and partners and ensure these are the core foundation of AIRD strategies and work.
• Direct the mobilization, management, and accounting of all resources within the framework of project implementation locations.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction and support in the development and implementation of an effective Resource Development Strategy.
• Ensure people issues are front and center, promoting an office and work environment that embraces diversity, gender balance and engagement with all Partnership staff.
• Implement AIRDs SOPs and partnership agreements signed with donors.

2. Specific duties

Strategy, Coordination and Representation

• Ensure proper registration and compliance with statuary regulations related to INGOs in Upper Nile State and the country.
• Assit in the development and execution of high-quality country strategy for AIRD in the Country Program in light of political, economic and humanitarian context.
• In consultation with the CPD, assist in the development and design of new projects, including undertaking needs assessments, proposal writing, and budget preparation.
• Representing AIRD and acting as key contact with the head office, local partners, NGOs, UN agencies, local government authorities, and donors regarding AIRD operations in Upper Nile State.
• Be responsible for ensuring that AIRD policies and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to in Upper Nile State by all AIRD staff and partners.
• Lead the process of networking, developing and managing strategic partnerships with government departments, non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the project in accordance with the project proposal and plans.
• Playing an active role in preparing for internal and external audits, while ensuring recommendations related to operations are followed and necessary measures to address audit findings are taken.
• Supervising and mentoring direct-reporting staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and providing documented annual performance reviews

Operational/Project Management:

• Defining the project with a coordinated team and ensuring achievement of the project’s objectives.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing monthly project monitoring plans, and track progress of implementation of activities against targets.
• Ensuring a follow up of the project cycle in all AIRD programming in the Upper Nile State.
• Ensuring that all staff understand the AIRD SOPs and that they fully adhered to and implemented within the projects.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with all partners and potential donors in the area of operation.
• Supervising support staff to improve quality and efficiency of the provision of administrative and operational support for effective program implementation.
• Ensuring the organization has adequate resources; responsible for the appropriate management and good stewardship of all resources in a transparent manner.
• Endeavors to ensure that a strong and functional participatory management system is in place and that the image of AIRD in the country is consistent with AIRD’s mission, vision and values and protects AIRD’s interests and assets. Maintaining regular and transparent communication with CPD and CMT in a spirit of shared successes and joint problem solving.
• Be responsible for the preparation and submission of high-quality, accurate, and timely monthly, bi-annual and annual internal and donor narrative project reports and updates.
• Identifying and evaluating the risks associated with project activities and taking proactive appropriate actions to control the risks.

Grant Management:

• Responsible the project financial feasibility of the project, overseeing the grant management of the project and ensuring that expenditures are within the approved budget.
• Carry out monthly and quarterly budget variance reviews and in consultation with the Country Program Director (CPD) and Finance Manager, develop and implement actions to address any potential challenges in a proactive manner.

People Management:

• Ensuring the management of human resources in conformity with applicable laws and internal regulations.
• Taking all necessary measures to motivate staff and build strong team spirit at all levels.
• Overseeing the recruitment, orientation, and management of performance of project-based staff and development of middle management staff; demonstrating healthy engagement, strong senior management teams, culture of innovation, and effective talent management.
• Be responsible for ensuring that AIRD policies and procedures including Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies, etc. are rolled out in the program locations and adhered to by all AIRD staff.
• Ensuring people issues are front and center, promoting an office that embraces diversity, gender balance and engagement with all Partnership staff.
• Responsible of the security and safety of project staff and property. This include being a focal person for security and safety in Upper Nile State, ensuring that AIRD security and emergency guidelines are understood and adhered to by all staff.
• Monitor the security and safety context in the local operating environment, alert the CPD and field-based staff, and provide necessary advice and support, in case of impending danger.

Project Delivery:

• In consultation with the Construction Manager and the project team, develop and implement clear project implementation plans ensuring that the plan is aligned with the project design as well as AIRD and donor compliance.
• Overseeing as well as coordinating assigned engineering, planning, design, and also construction works and other project activities.
• Overseeing and coordinating the administration and approval process; providing updates schedule information as necessary.
• Overseeing the negotiation, development and preparation of third-party contracts for a variety of constructions projects and other services, including ensuring transparent and accountable tendering processes.
• In consultation with the Country Program Director (CPR) be responsible for the planning, developing, negotiating, and administrating formal agreements as well as permits with third parties, including UN agencies, local and international organizations, local government authorities and service providers in Upper Nile State.
• Negotiating service agreements and managing associated costs and revenues
• Working within collaboration and coordination with partners and other stakeholders to ensure proper and comprehensive project implementation.
• Oversee the effective planning, implementation and review of project activities including construction of infrastructure, fleet management, fuel management and workshop management in Upper Bnile State.
• Overseeing the scheduling, procurement and timely delivery of materials and equipment to project implementation, ensuring compliance with AIRD and donor procurement policies and procedures.
• Conducting regular monitoring visits to project sites and write up site visit notes for each visit.
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• Producing and submitting to the CPD, monthly reports and regular updates including project progress in %.
• Undertake operational analysis, identify gaps and areas requiring improvement, and develop and implement action plans.

3. Other Duties:

• Undertake any other appropriate level duties as may be assigned by the Country Program Director (CPD).
• Contribute towards the development, implementation and review the country strategic plan, and work closely and collaborative to assist AIRD South Sudan achieve its objectives.
• Deputize for the Country Program Director (CPD) as requested.

Required Languages:

Must be conversant in English, and Arabic (spoken) and Knowledge of local dialects is an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Operations and Logistics Management, Project Management or related field.
• A minimum of 7 – 10 years of field experience in Operations and Logistics Management with 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Good working knowledge and experience in warehouses, fleet, fleet and workshop management.
• Experience and knowledge of procurement of goods and services.
• Proficiency to use MS Office suite of applications and other IT systems
• Ability to write clearly articulate proposals, reports, and correspondence
• Experience working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in safety and security management with the ability to work in and support staff in volatile and insecure environments.
• Experience with South Sudan and its operational context is a valuable asset.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of donor groups and/or issues related to the program area.
• Strong management, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear manner.

Personal characteristics:

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Analytical Aptitude: Possess excellent analytical skills and continually examine things and think of ways to help things work better. Should be naturally inquisitive.
• Attention to Detail: Pays meticulous attention to detail. The slightest error can cause an entire structure to fail, so every detail must be reviewed thoroughly during the course of completing a project.
• Creative: Should be creative and can think of new and innovative ways to develop new systems and make existing things work more efficiently.
• Think Logically: Has top-notch logical skills. Should be able to make sense of complex systems and understand how things work and how problems arise.
• Mathematically Inclined: Possess good math skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Possess a vast amount of technical knowledge; understand a variety of computer programs and other systems that are commonly used in operational and project management.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions, in conjunction with the C.P.D., which are timely and in the best interests of the organization as authorized
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Ensuring value for money i.e. program/project monitoring
• Ability to work under hardship environment and with minimum supervision