Job Description:
- The Deputy Director for
Programs, Global Surge (DDP)
provides leadership, decision-making and coordination on programmatic
issues, including the development of quality proposals and overseeing the
effective implementation of IRC’s programs. You should be able to motivate
and lead a diverse team, as well as effectively manage programs,
partnerships and budgets.
- The position reports to the Country Director
(CD) and is an active member of the Country Management Team. The DDP
directly supervises Technical Coordinators, the Senior Program Coordinator
for protection sectors, and the Senior Coordinator for Grants &
Accountability. You will have close working relationships with the Deputy
Regional Director and other members of the regional support team, along
with Technical Advisors who support the country program.
Major Responsibilities:
Strategy, Planning, and Business
Development
- Together with the CD, lead in the development
and implementation of the IRC Strategy Action Plan (SAP)
- Ensure programming is aligned with SAP
priorities and IRC’s Outcome Strategies, including program planning,
project design, and communications with staff
Program Development and Fundraising
- In coordination with the Grants lead and the CD,
actively design and implement the Country BD Plan, incorporating donor
mapping and communication plans
- Support the Grants lead and MEAL lead in
ensuring the high quality and needs-based project proposals are developed
in compliance with regulations and within the parameters of the SAP
- Ensure program teams to adhere to internal
schedules for delivering their contributions for concept notes, proposals
and donor reports. Ensure program inputs are in the required format and to
the desired quality
- Ensure IRC’s dedication to gender equality is
factored into program design and implementation
Program Implementation
- Ensure the systematic review and updating of the
Systems Stakeholder Analysis, and use this information to inform partner
selection
- Maintain a sound understanding of the
implementation progress of IRC programs
- Chair data-driven project cycle meetings,
including, but not limited, to monitoring spending. When required,
coordinate corrective measures to ensure projects finish on time and on
target, ensure timely follow up on any agreed actions
- Support Technical Coordinators to ensure that
project delivery is guided by structured work-plans and approved
monitoring plans based on project proposals
- Ensure program teams develop, implement, and
revise as required, detailed Procurement Plans and Staffing Plans; and
these plans develop in cooperation with Field Management Teams and
Operations functions
- Provide the CD with accurate and up to date
advice on developments and opportunities in program implementation,
together with any necessary recommendations for course correction
- Support the MEAL lead to deliver on MEAL
strategy priorities
- Ensure use of information collected through MEAL
and client feedback mechanisms to inform all stages of the project life
cycle
- Ensure that program teams are submitting timely
and high quality reporting to the grants team, per IRC and donor
guidelines
- Monitor program delivery through regular field
visits and review sessions. Ensure senior program staff are frequently
visiting project sites to monitor implementation
- Be responsible for emergency preparedness,
alongside other functional leads to enable quick emergency response when
necessary
Staff Leadership and Development
- Ensure implementation of People & Culture
policies and procedures at all times in the management of the team
- Provide supportive mentorship, leadership and
clear performance objectives to team members
- Ensure that regular and quality staff
performance discussions and evaluations are conducted for all program
staff
- Set regular meetings with staff members to
prioritize information-sharing and team-building
- Ensure that all reports agree on and support the
achievement of development goals for their teams
Representation and Coordination
- Actively, systematically and regularly connect
with various partners in country
- Ensure that IRC’s interventions are planned and
coordinated within the broader humanitarian effort
- Ensure representation of IRC at sector
coordination groups, including the clusters
- Help maintain a positive relationship with
donors / Government counterparts
Partner Management
- Support the Country Program in achieving its
commitments to expand local partnerships
- Develop and maintain effective partner working
relationships
- Ensure regular technical program support and
share capacity with partners, in accordance to partnership agreements
Requirements
- You should have excellent leadership, people
management, interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as a
demonstrated ability to develop collaborative teams in a multi-ethnic
context that requires cultural sensitivity. We are looking for someone
with the ability to think strategically and to prioritize and meet goals
in a timely manner while working in a complex environment.
- Graduate degree in International Development,
International Relations, Business Management and Administrative Science,
or equivalent
- Excellent professional track record with 5-6
years of overseas experience in
a conflict/post-conflict environment with program leadership
responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience in program design, MEAL
and project cycle management; experience developing and monitoring
budgets, work plans and other program management tools
- Demonstrated coordination, networking and
relationship building skills with key partners including government,
donors, INGOs, national and local organizations, UN agencies
- Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Working knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Arabic
strongly preferred
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, high
attention to detail, flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work both independently and as part
of a team
- Capable of working and living in an emergency
environment while maintaining a healthy outlook. Willing to travel in
remote and conflict affected areas
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