Field Coordinator

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

IRC is present in Eastern Chad since 2004, providing support to Sudanese refugees. Two IRC sites are located in Eastern Chad, with well established health programs in refugee camps: one in Bahai (45 minutes flight from Abéché) and another one in Hadjer Hadid (30 minutes flight from ABECHE). In addition, IRC has launched a health intervention in the Bahr El Gazal region in October 2010 (following a severe drought) and another health program in May 2011 in Faya (Borkou region) to support the Chadian migrants coming back to Chad after the war in Libya. Since September 3^rd 2011, the IRC has been implementing an emergency cholera response in Abeche town, Eastern Chad.

SCOPE:

IRC Chad is currently looking for a Field coordinator, based in the town of Moussoro, who will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of IRC intervention in the Bahr El Gazal. We need a person with excellent management skills, problem solving skills, and someone who can work well within the overall context of harsh climatic and sometimes insecure conditions. We offer a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth.   This position will report into the Country Director and will directly manage four (4) staff members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manage the Senior Health Manager & other managers/officers (admin, logistic & finance) and assume accountability for the timely, effective and efficient implementation of the project.
• Oversee administrative, human resources, logistics and financial management of the field office.
• Ensure the design & the implementation of a national staff capacity building plan.
• Oversee accurate financial forecasting at Field Office level with a view of contributing to the accurate Operating Budgets, track budget expenditure with operations and programs staff ensuring appropriate spending projections, timely procurement and activity implementation.
• With the Country Director and other members of the Senior Management Team, develop systems and procedures to ensure smooth running of field office in line with global and country-specific guidelines
• Participate as part of Senior Management Team on issues of strategic planning, promotion of IRC’s Program Framework, and other macro projects.
• Liaise with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and government departments present in the region.
• Represent IRC at local and regional levels, as well for all internal and external visitors.
• Ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the region.
• With the Country Director and the Global Security Advisor, establish security guidelines for IRC field office and ensure their adherence.
• As the Bahr el Gazal is a relatively new intervention area for IRC in Chad, ensure a corporate understanding of the humanitarian problems in the region.
• Develop a security assessment & update when necessary
• Participate in the recruitment of national and international staff as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in International Affairs, PublicAdministration, or related degree; graduate degree an advantage.
• At least 5 years experience working overseas (preferably in the humanitarian sphere)
• Proven leadership, team-building, and management experience.
• Ability to form, motivate, and work in a team.
• Fluency in spoken and written French required; Proficiency in English preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to form and implement systems and procedures and ensure their adherence.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work under difficult working and living conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work and travel throughout Chad.

SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION/HOUSING:

Staff in Chad must comply with all IRC Chad security policies and procedures applicable to international staff.  Accommodation will be provided and will be as comfortable as the circumstances allow. The position is unaccompanied.

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7411 .