Current Openings
INTERNATIONAL JOBS
Afghanistan
Medical Director
SCOPE OF WORK:
• Work closely with the country director, senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants.
• Work closely with the medical coordinators and health teams to determine the training needs of the medical staff
• Collaborate with national health authorities and relevant international health agencies for the development of an approved curriculum to meet training needs and implement those plans through the management team and field teams
• Work with the Program Coordinator and health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
• Review monthly field reports in order to analyze trends and adjust the programs as needed
• Work with government health authorities and international agencies such as WHO to ensure implementation of standardized national health information systems
• Work with field teams, partner agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning
• Work with field teams to ensure provision of basic life serving services in case of full evacuation of re-locatable staff due to insecurity
• Work with CD, senior management and field teams to plan for future program directions in terms of beneficiary needs, new sites, and / or new programs
• Work with program coordinator and management team to draft concepts for future funding following the protocols and formats of each relevant donor
• Aggressively and proactively identify new program opportunities and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Regional Coordinator in Washington, DC.
• Attend health coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
• Represent IMC at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings
• Work with field teams and logistics to procure drugs in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply based on site consumption while adhering to national drug protocols and program budgets
• Assist in the selection and training of qualified program field staff.
• Make frequent site visits to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to health staff
• Work with logistics team and UN agencies to have med-evac procedures in place
• Regularly update country office, HQ and donors on progression of programs as per protocol
• Train senior medical national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
• Advocate and plan for professional development of expat and national
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
• Collaborate with security officer/CD in order to maintain security of health staff in the field
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Experience in overseas programs at the Manager level relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Minimum of five years of experience required, of which 3 years should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment. Experience in Afghanistan / South Asia preferred.
• Previous NGO experience.
• English language skills
• Extremely flexible
• Creativity and ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision making skills
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Cameroon
Site Manager
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Oversee the operations of site office which includes administration, human resources, financial, logistics and security.
2. Supervise the national/local staff
3. Prepare the weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and donor reports and send to CD and Medical Director.
4. Responsible for the site budgetary control
5. Attend and represent IMC at coordination meetings
6. Provide national/local staff development and capacity building
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Academic- University Degree or equivalent.
2. Previous working experience in emergency set-up with at least two years experience in an international organization.
3. Strong leadership and organizational skills and a lot of common sense.
4. Very good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR and basic technical skills and know-how on vehicle and domestic electrical maintenance.
5. Basic computer skills- Microsoft Office, Email, Excel- and other computer based systems.
6. Excellent personnel management and coordination skills.
7. Must be fluent in both French and English (Written and spoken)
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Chad
Medical Doctor
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
• Perform emergency surgery and obstetric care
• Act upon suspected or confirmed communicable disease according to the protocols & inform the medical director
• Examine and treat patients according to the MOH guidelines and protocols
• Conduct initial needs assessments & determine areas of assistance
• Train national counterparts
• Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports and submit relevant information to the Medical Director and Country Director
• Supervise a team of about 30 national staffs, doctors, nurses, midwives, lab technicians etc
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum Medical Degree, with surgical training and proven experience in emergency surgery and obstetrics
2. Surgical skills
3. Experience Training, mentoring staff
4. Experience with report writing, (good writing/communication skills/time management)
5. Experience with assessment and proposal development
6. Have excellent French and English (both oral and written) communication skills
OTHER COMMENTS:
• Ability to work well with a team of expatriates of mixed profession and background
• Will have excellent self motivation and must be able to work independently under difficult conditions, excellent decision making skills required
• Extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations, and willing to work under harsh and insecure environment
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Mental Health Specialist
Country: Chad
Position: Mental Health Specialist
Field Site: Guereda, Gaga and Iriba
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Provide clinical consultation and management for psychiatric cases in IMC clinics in Guereda, Gaga and Iriba on rotational basis
2. Train and supervise the psychiatric nurses and assistants in the five IMC clinics
3. Overall plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the IMC Mental Health Program in Eastern Chad
4. Management of drugs and supplies related to the Mental Health Program, with preparation of monthly and quarterly requisitions, supervision the dispensary and monitoring stock, assisted by the pharmacists
5. Train MOH counter parts
6. Lead needs assessment of the Mental health program, provide directions for further program developments/changes
7. Prepare proposals for the program
8. Timely reporting of program activities to the Medical director, country directors, HQ, donors and counter parts
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Qualified psychiatrist with post graduate training
2. Proven clinical experience with management of Psychiatric cases
3. Proven experience of mentoring counter parts, capacity building of staffs
4. Willingness to work with a diverse team of expatriates and nationals in harsh insecure remote areas
5. Previous NGO experience in conflict or post conflict setups, with displaced persons
6. Previous management experience of Mental Health programs with willingness to regularly travel to remote camps
7. Fluency in French and English required, Arabic is plus
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Project Manager
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
• Plan and oversee the implantation of ECHO funded health project in 2 health centers and 1 hospital
• Responsible for the overall logistical management and reporting of the site
• Responsible for the HR and Financial management and reporting of the site
• Assisted by the medical doctors oversees timely submission of administrative, financial, logistics and program reports
• Security management of the IMC staffs and assets in Iriba in close consultation with the CD and regional security advisor
• Represent IMC with local authorities, NGOs and UN agencies
• Supervise a team of about national staffs, doctors, nurses, midwives, lab technician and support staffs
QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)
1. Masters Degree in related filed with proven logistics training and relevant logistics background and experience required
2. Previous NGO experience with mid level management level,
3. Previous experience on ECHO funded projects required
4. Experience with report writing, (good writing/communication skills/time management)
5. Experience with assessment and proposal development
6. Have excellent French and English (both oral and written) communication skills
7. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, self motivated,
OTHER COMMENTS:
• Ability to work well with a team of expatriates of mixed profession and background
• Will have excellent self motivation and must be able to work independently under difficult conditions, excellent decision making skills required
• Extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations, and willing to work under harsh and insecure environment
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Ethiopia
IEC/BCC Nutrition Consultant
COUNTRY: Ethiopia
POSITION: IEC/BCC Nutrition Consultant
SITE: Based in Addis Ababa with travel to field site in SNNPR and Oromia regions
Background: Since 2003, IMC has been implementing emergency nutrition and health programs in Ethiopia. IMC’s nutrition programs use the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) methodology in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Acute malnutrition in Ethiopia is caused by a complex range of factors including low agricultural production due to recent drought etc. It is also caused by high levels of diseases caused by poor health and hygiene practices in the community and by traditional practices for feeding new born and young children and pregnant and lactating women. A number of surveys have identified priority behaviors for change but little research has been done to explore why these behaviors persist.
IMC has been conducting nutrition education in health facilities to help change health, hygiene and traditional practices that negatively affect the nutritional status of the community. IMC is planning to scale up this aspect of its work through introducing to Ethiopia the mother care group methodology piloted by Food for the Hungry (FFH) and World Vision in Mozambique and Uganda. Mother care groups will be established using the existing government health extension workers (HEWs).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
IMC needs a highly skilled and professional consultant to conduct formative research, prepare curriculum, and establish mother care groups in SNNP and Oromia Regions.
The program will require close coordination with:
1. IMC’s CMAM activities
2. Federal, regional, zonal and woreda health officials
3. The USAID funded Integrated Family Health Program (IFHP) which has already developed extensive curriculum and materials for working with HEWs
4. HCP/ AED which has also developed curriculum and materials for HEWs
5. Other agencies working in the area of nutrition, including UNICEF
6. Food for the Hungry (FFH) Ethiopia, who will also be introducing care groups in a different region
Responsibilities of the Consultant
1. To orient all relevant IMC Ethiopia staff to behavior change communication, formative research and the mother care group model
2. To work with communities to conduct qualitative research exploring the reasons for various behaviors and, based on the research results, develop a strategy for creating behavior change.
3. Lead IMC staff to design the overall approach to implementing mother care groups within the project framework and within the regional context, including training schedules (frequency, duration and timing), training methodologies, curricula and content for the following key groups:
a. Mother care group promoters (HEWs);
b. Leader mothers (responsible for 14 households);
c. Participating mothers (with at least one child 0-23 months).
d. The curriculum and training materials should be based on those used by FFH and IFHP.
4. Provide training and mentor IMC health education field staff in establishing mother care groups and co-facilitate the first TOT for the HEWs who will be mother care group promoters
5. To establish a monitoring and evaluation program for mother care group program, including all data flow mechanisms, relevant data collection tools and materials, data analysis and reporting templates
6. To provide guidance regarding key criteria and approaches for successful selection of mother care group promoters and leaders mothers from target communities
7. To provide practical guidance on the best practices for promoting the sustainability and limiting turnover of participants within the Mother Care Group Model
8. To coordinate activities with interested stakeholders
Deliverables
1. Formative research report and BCC strategy.
2. Detailed implementation plan for mother care groups.
3. Curriculum and materials as listed above.
4. A detailed monitoring and evaluation plan for mother care groups, with suggested data collection tools and reporting formats.
5. A final report of the consultancy, including activities accomplished, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for the program for the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
1. First-hand experience setting up successful mother care groups in similar settings
2. Positive attitude and proven leadership and coordination skills
3. Excellent communication and training skills
4. Fluent in written and spoken English
5. Ability to travel to the field sites as required
Desirable/advantageous:
1. Familiarity with SNNPR and Oromia Regions
2. Amharic language skills
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Nutritionist
COUNTRY: Ethiopia
POSITION: Nutritionist
FIELD SITE: Addis Ababa
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
The Nutritionist will have the overall responsibility of coordination, planning and implementation of nutrition programs. Additionally, s/he will be heavily involved in capacity building and training of IMC and MoH staff for nutrition programs and be responsible for overseeing project implementation from a technical perspective in all programs sites. The Nutritionist will work under the guidance of the Program Coordinator or Medical Director of the site.
The Nutritionist will provide training through on site assessment and training to develop a basic understanding of elements of Community-Based management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), and skills for the feeding of malnourished children. In addition, the nutritionist will help develop inpatient and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs using the CMAM model for malnourished children at health facilities.
1. Facilitate the development / adaptation ( national protocols) of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator’s guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up
2. Develop OTPs, SCs and SFP sites for the treatment of malnourished children integrated with the existing health facilities.
3. Develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance measures and ensure appropriate follow up.
4. Serve as nutrition resource person at field sites.
5. Consult and work with the IMC nurses and physicians in the treatment of the malnourished children.
6. Plan and conduct nutritional surveys following the nationally approved survey protocol.
7. Conduct critical evolutions of all aspects of the CMAM program, and identify areas of concern or problems. Submit workable solutions for any problems found.
8. Development of a referral mechanism and locally feasible communication strategies for referrals between health facilities
9. Support the M&E manager to establish reporting systems and data flow mechanisms and ensure proper functioning of the systems for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results
10. Represent IMC in Nutrition coordination meetings at federal and Regional levels, national government bodies, international agencies, other NGOs and donors
11. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Nutritionist with specialization in community nutrition
2. At least 5 years of experience in emergency/development nutrition
3. Minimum of 2 years experience managing Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition programs
4. Extensive experience in building capacity of MoH staff to run programs
5. Prefer experience using Mother Care Group Model for prevention of malnutrition
6. Experience conducting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
7. Experience using SMART methodology for nutrition surveys
8. Ability to analyze and interpret nutrition data and provide solutions to improve the program
9. Ability to write clear and concise reports
10. Ability to work independently to a high professional standard
11. Sensitivity to the cultural and political environment and ability to adapt to surroundings
12. Adaptable, practical and diplomatic
13. Ability to travel frequently to the field sites
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Iraq
Consultant, Ministry of Displacement and Migration
Scope of Work:
Under the general supervision of the Country Director and Director of Programs, the consultant will contribute to IMC’s current work through BPRM on strengthening and supporting the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement (MoDM).
Primary Duties:
• Assist the Ministry of Displacement and Migration (MoDM) in preparing costed refugee, internally displaced and returnee community annual work programs;
• Assist the MoDM in elaborating accurate annual humanitarian assistance budgets;
• Assist the MoDM in collecting and consolidating information on humanitarian investments;
• Support the MoDM in work with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOP) to allocate support for humanitarian assistance programs;
• Support the MoDM in the planning and execution of humanitarian programs;
• Support the MoDM in resource mobilization for humanitarian assistance programs (e.g., requests, proposals);
• Monitor budget utilization and ensure timely withdrawals and reporting.
Program Design and Implementation:
• Support the MoDM in drafting a scope of work for implementation of a core set of interventions within the context of the sustainable humanitarian assistance programs;
• Assist the MoDM in drafting selection criteria for partner implementing organizations/agencies;
• Assist the MoDM in selecting partner organizations/agencies for implementation using a transparent and equal opportunity selection process;
• Work with key stakeholders at operational level on the selection/identification process;
• Ensure active participation from key stakeholders at operational level, including Unified Mechanism for Returnee Assistance (coalition between UNHCR, IOM, MoDM and IMC), lead NGOs, central and local government in the identification process;
• Support the MoDM in drafting TORs, identifying and selecting candidates, implementing organizations/companies, and processing recruitment and payment of consultants/companies;
• Assist the MoDM in guiding consultants/companies on scope of work and ensuring quality of services and follow up on consultants/companies work and deliverables.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Assist and develop manual and electronic evaluation criteria of subprojects;
• Guide implementing agencies /companies in the process of elaborating (amended) programs for the implementation of the intervention;
• Ensure application of evaluation criteria is fully implemented;
• Prepare the validation methodology of subprojects;
• Establish the MoDM procedures in processing the performance contracts and disbursements to individuals as per Government of Iraq standard returnees or displacement monthly incentive payments.
Monitoring:
• Ensure support to implementing agencies/organizations in all stages of project implementation (planning, baselines, training, service delivery, supervision, evaluation);
• Ensure timely reporting through agreed upon mechanisms;
• Analyze progress reports from implementing agencies and submit recommendations to the MoDM for the improvement of performance;
• Assist the MoDM in following up and ensuring the availability of funds for the implementation of activities;
• Assist the MoDM in coordinating the field of direct nutrition action.
Expected Deliverables:
• Costed annual humanitarian assistance programs that include national and international participation and contributions.
• Three year strategic plan and vision defined for MoDM to meet needs of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
• Proposal development for resource mobilization and use.
• Annual workplans for the MoDM’s humanitarian assistance developed and distributed.
• Budget utilization reports reflect timely withdrawals and reporting.
• Implementing organizations/companies recruited to provide technical support to the MoDM in areas of need.
• Monthly meetings conducted among key stakeholders to coordinate direct humanitarian interventions.
• Monthly updates on the refugee, returnees and IDP humanitarian assistance programs.
Expected background and experience:
• Advanced University degree in business management, economics, or international development.
• Ten years of progressively increasing responsibility in public administration and/or operational planning and management.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operations and to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of computer management and application of relevant software packages.
• Ability to work in international and multi-cultural environment.
• Strong analytical, training and team building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment;
• Good diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English required, Arabic a plus.
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Country Security Manager
COUNTRY: Iraq
POSITION: Country Security Manager
FIELD SITE: Baghdad
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: The Country Security Manager primary responsibility is to work with all program staff and advise the Country Director on all matters related to staff and program security, ensuring IMC security policies are followed and local protocols are formalized and enforced for each site. The SM will be responsible for protecting sensitive and proprietary information, assets and program operations in the field, as well as briefing headquarters on all security activities, risk assessments, emergency situations, evacuation plans, security training and security audits. Excellent communication skills are essential for regular communication with IMC headquarters and related agencies.
1. Oversee security integration and implementation across the spectrum of IMC operations in Iraq
2. Frequent domestic travel by road and air in support of ongoing and new operations
3. Collaboration as a member of the country management team regarding ongoing and proposed program activities and security integration
4. Work closely with national colleges to ensure proper management of physical and travel related security framework is in place and functioning as well as oversight of guard force management
5. Manage security training program for all staff
6. Design and implement new site security plans, update SOPs, guidelines, contingency plans and ensure risk mitigation strategy is in place at all levels of operations
7. Be a key member of the Field Incident Team (FIT)
8. Produce assessments and recommendations and oversee the implementation of approved findings
9. Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Previous experience as a field based security professional in Iraq is desired
2. 7 + years of expertise in international security operations in high-risk areas 3 years of which must have been with an NGO
3. Ability to conduct technical field security assessments and present analytical findings
4. Ability to motivate and mentor security and non security staff in a cross cultural environment
5. Emergency Management skills and the ability to manage multiple crisis is required
6. Excellent interpersonal and troubleshooting skills
7. Ability to adapt to different cultures, mentalities and circumstances
8. Trauma or advanced first aid training is required
9. HEAT training or equivalent is required
10. Should possess and be able to teach skills related to life in remote and hostile environments such as the use of HF/VHF radios, Satellite based communications, advanced first aid and trauma care, navigation and other related survival skills.
11. Familiarity with protective equipment and ballistics is required
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Evaluation Consultant
Objectives of Consultancy
Phase I of the IMPACT program will conclude in July 2009. As part of the process to enhance the quality of future program design and deliverables, a Baghdad-based consultant is required to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the first phase of assessment and response and develop recommendations for future programming. The consultant will work under the immediate supervision of the Director of Humanitarian Assistance.
Specific Tasks
Review the first phase of assessments.
• Utilize the IMPACT database to access assessment results.
• Review program indicators in each of 4 project sectors.
• Analyze assessment results to extract key issues, trends, and vulnerabilities.
• Identify limitations of Phase I interventions in achieving targeted results.
Critically analyze assessment results in respect to program design.
• Examine activity implementation outputs in relation to key indicators
• Assess appropriateness of completed interventions in terms of meeting program goals
• Ascertain extraneous elements of current program design/intervention proposals
• Determine intervention effectiveness in accurately addressing identified needs of target populations
Develop recommendations for program design (Area Based Responses) in Phase II of the IMPACT program.
• In consideration of program indicators, propose revisions/modifications to future response proposals for enhanced program effectiveness
• Provide input addressing each of 4 sector response areas for improved achievement of targeted interventions
• Propose relevant contributions to increase the suitability of future response proposals
Compile of final report of the findings and recommendations.
• Provide substantive input to facilitate strategic planning for Phase II of IMPACT programming
• Submit comprehensive report inclusive of findings for achieving accurately designed response proposals for fulfillment of the 4 pillars of the UNICEF IMPACT program
Qualifications
• Postgraduate degree in development studies or equivalent;
• 1-5 years work experience in the development sector;
• Experience in working on M&E issues;
• Familiarity with basic evaluation standards and principles;
• Excellent proven drafting skills in English.
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IDP and Refugee Returnee Coordinator
Position Description:
Under the general supervision of the Country Director and Director of Programs, the IDP and Returnee Coordinator will contribute to IMC’s current work on strengthening the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement (MoDM) and implementing initiatives that facilitate the return of refugees and IDPs, and promote durable solutions on return, reintegration and resettlement. The Returnee Coordinator will manage and oversee the provision of legal, protection and humanitarian assistance services to IDP and refugee returnees under the Sustainable Assistance for Returns in Iraq (SAR-I) program, which is funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. SAR-I will provide holistic, systematic assistance to vulnerable Iraqi returnees in Baghdad, Iraq. The program will be implemented by undertaking the following multi-sectoral objectives:
• Enhance and expand the internal capacity of the Ministry of Migration and Displacement (MoDM) to efficiently channel existing financial, human and intellectual resources to provide immediate and effective needs-based assistance, especially in terms of strengthening Return Assistance Centers in Baghdad.
• Provide access to material assistance and community-based income generation schemes, micro-credit programs, SMSEs, job placement schemes and other activities to facilitate permanent resettlement and promote durable solutions.
• Provide structured, normalizing activities that address the immediate physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of vulnerable returnee women, children and adolescents.
Primary Duties:
• IMC and other partners will work together to integrate the full spectrum of available assistance for returnees under the Unified Mechanism for Returnee Assistance (UMRA). This mechanism is a solidification of the existing partnership national and international entities, including the government of Iraq, UNHCR, and IOM.
• Ensure contract compliance under multiple sources, including the U.S Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA,) among other donors.
• Provide effective management and oversight of all returnee resettlement services and activities for IMC’s program in Iraq.
• Recruit, manage and support program and administrative staff of 90 plus;
• Facilitate an agreement on returnee assistance policy and procedures, with the GoI, and ensure coordination with national stakeholders and the international community.
• Serve as the onsite liaison with the government of Iraq, including the Ministry of Migration and Displacement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNHCR, IOM, the U.S Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), as well as IMC’s regional programs in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
• Regional travel to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon to acquire better understanding of Iraqi refugee issues, and to help facilitate return dialogue among international organizations providing refugee assistance.
Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree + Advanced Degree in social work, international relations, education, or relevant field;
• Min. 7-9 yrs. progressive work experience with social service or humanitarian assistance programs;
• Min 5 yrs. senior management experience, including program development and monitoring and evaluation experience and advocacy experience;
• Strong analytical, training, oral and written communication, and team-building skills;
• Excellent written + oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment, and the ability to present to a varied public;
• Good diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with media/communications and donors;
• Proven people management and leadership skills: the ability to lead staff and promote productivity in a pleasant work environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to work effectively with partners and colleagues in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment;
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
• The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Fluency in English required, Arabic a plus.
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Program Officer
Under the direction of the Sector Director, the Program Officer will:
• Work collaboratively with the IMC senior management to support its Iraq vision, mission, and goals.
• Ensure that IMC programs are in compliance with local, state, and external rules and regulations related to international emergency programs best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas under direct supervision.
• In close coordination with CD, Sector Directors and Program Managers, review existing monitoring and evaluation systems and develop new M&E systems for Iraq programs that will ensure quality program implementation and reporting.
• Provide guidance to national program officers to ensure successful implementation and reporting of programs, grants and contracts.
• Monitor the progress of each project and assist with the identification of issues which may affect the quality of program performance and consequent program adjustments.
• Contribute to and review high quality narrative reports that describe and analyze the impact of programmatic activities and ensure that they are submitted in a timely fashion to donors.
• Respond to donor inquiries regarding IMC’s various projects.
• Lead, manage, train and supervise relevant national staff to meet the objectives of the program.
• Coordinate the production of various informational grant program-related documents upon request by senior management.
• Lead and/or supervise weekly meetings with national program staff to determine program progress, issues, and timely implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in international development or related field;
• Three to five years of experience working in humanitarian assistance and/or international development environments;
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and oral English;
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to take initiative;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Experience working in the Middle East and/or countries in transitions.
• Arabic language skills desirable, but not required
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Program Officer, Juvenile Justice
Under the general supervision of the Country Director and Director of Programs, the Program Officer, Juvenile Justice will contribute to IMC's current UNICEF programmatic portfolio via project design, implementation, evaluation of protection sector activities, data analysis and program reporting.
Responsibilities:
. Responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of protection sector/Psychosocial programming (i.e. Child Friendly Spaces, Juvenile Justice programming, Orphanage programming, art therapy, gender based programming, among others) . Collect and analyze data related to current systematic assessments carried out in IMC areas of responsibility under UNICEF programming, protection program/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
. Analyze program implementation reports and evaluate against established program recommendations and plans of action. Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data. Report outcome of analysis and propose corrective action.
. Ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet program/project objectives. Assists in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
. Foster strong relationships with relevant Ministry officials involved in protection sector programming, specifically Ministry of Social Affairs; helping establish IMC as a key actor in Education, Youth and Livelihoods and Child Protection . Responsible for managing IMC Protection Sector staffs, assess resources, and monitor IMC inputs as well as conduct periodic program reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project implementation and management. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program/projects.
. Undertake follow-up action on program implementation activities and prepare relevant reports. Draft changes in program work plans as required.
. Attend technical cooperation meetings, prepare notes and ensure follow-up action related to program implementation and monitoring.
. Participates in the development of the sectoral work-plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
. Assist in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment.
. Assist in the preparation of technical documents outlining recommendations for future protection sector programming.
. Design and compile training and orientation materials for those involved in program implementation including partners, donors and media.
. Draft relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, among others.)
Qualification:
. Law Degree
. Demonstrated up to date technical expertise in Juvenile Justice programming . A minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and implementing psychosocial/protection sector programs; and implementing and managing social programs for children (ideally children affected by armed conflict); experience in conflict and/ or post-conflict settings working with vulnerable children/youth/DDR programs a plus . Good knowledge and understanding of international child protection standards (i.e. UNICEF standards, IASC Guidelines on Mental health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies), youth and education policy and practice issues.
. Planning, monitoring and evaluation skills . Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic a plus.
. Ability to work well both within a team and independently, in a challenging, fast-paced multicultural environment . Current knowledge of computer management and applications essential.
. Proven analytical, writing, communication and training skills.
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Kenya
Country Director
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Implement, monitor and report to IMC Headquarters and donors on all Kenya country programs.
2. Design new program initiatives
3. Liaise between field offices, headquarters, donors, local and regional officials, and partner agencies
4. Manage and motivate highly independent, self-directed staff members
5. Oversee project logistics, finance and administrative support
6. Draft donor reports and proposals, in coordination with Headquarters
7. Host periodic donor visits
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief programs preferably focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings.
• A graduate degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field.
• Strong experience designing, implementing and monitoring primary health programs, with particular experience in HIV/AIDS.
• Experience managing a diverse team of local and international staff.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, managing several projects at once.
• Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications, particularly USAID, CDC and PEPFAR.
• The ability to conduct and supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals, budgets and program set ups.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
• Knowledge of Kenya, and the donor community in Kenya a plus.
• Fluency in English (required).
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Russia
Country Director
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
The Country Director is directly responsible for the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion, development and administration of IMC’s operations in Russia.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
§ Oversee Health and Community Development programs, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;
§ Oversee Logistics, Finance, Security and Administrative departments, ensuring adherence to policies and offering guidance on ways for improving efficiency, coordination, and communication;
§ With program staff, lead the process of strategic planning, including the development of new concepts and proposals, aimed at guiding activities away from emergency relief and more towards long-term sustainable solutions;
§ With finance and program managers, prepare project budgets and oversee spending on support and program costs;
§ Liaise with local and regional officials, and UN, NGO, and donor agencies to facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency of mission;
§ Through advertising of IMC activities and active lobbying, pursue new sources of funding from potential donors, including ECHO, USAID, and UNDP;
§ Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.
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Somalia
Nutritionist
COUNTRY: Somalia
POSITION: Nutritionist
FIELD SITE: Somaliland, Hiran and Bakool
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Oversee the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program in Bakool region in line with international standards
2. Training of program staff in the management of CMAM program
3. Develop tool for monitoring and evaluation of the program
4. Over see the acquisition of appropriate nutrition education materials
5. Where feasible ensure the participation of programme staff, beneficiary communities and other stake holders in decision making, programme development and monitoring of activities.
6. Develop a strategy for adoption of locally available food for use in the nutrition program
7. Represent IMC in coordination meeting with other agencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Nurse/Nutritionist or Nutritionist with a post-graduate nursing or primary health care or public health degree desirable.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience in an international setting including management of CMAM programs
3. Knowledge and experience with food security, nutritional surveillance and feeding programs.
4. Experience in training and supervision of national staff
5. Experience in SMART Methodology including designing a nutrition survey, training national staff for survey, conducting a survey, analyzing data and using ENA software to complete analysis and report.
6. Computer literate; proficient with using email, Windows 2000, Office 2000 including Access, and EPI Info, Nutra Survey.
7. Experience in design and delivery of training activities for technical health staff or community based health workers.
OTHER COMMENTS:
1. Previous work experience in Somalia will be essential
2. Strong commitment to capacity building, teamwork and collaboration with national staff.
3. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Ability to work in remote and insecure environment.
5. Cultural sensitivity.
6. Flexibility, creativity and ability to work with limited resources.
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Sudan
Health Program Manager
COUNTRY: (Southern) SUDAN
POSITION: Health Program Manager
FIELD SITE: Malakal
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Coordinate the activities of a core team of national and international staff working on Primary Health care, Maternal and Health and HIV/AIDS programming
2. Ensured IMC compliance with the Sudanese MoH Basic Package of Health services and protocols for curative, MCH, EPI, health education, disease and nutrition surveillance.
3. Ensure that PHC, MCH and HIV/AIDS service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected from each health facility and submitted timely to the immediate supervisor and respective departments appropriately.
4. Responsible for identifying the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies and furniture needs.
5. Responsible for training of health care staff including community based traditional birth attendants (TBA’s), maternal and child health care workers and other staff on reproductive health and family planning
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Medical Degree or Nurse/Midwife degree (with MPH preferred) with specialized knowledge/experience in Primary Health Care, HIV/AIDS, MCH/Reproductive Health programs
2. Skilled in management , supervision and organization
3. Interest in education and training
4. Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
5. Computer skills (Excel, Word)
6. Not easily disheartened by frustration and delays
7. Teamwork skills and leadership
8. English a must, local languages( Arabic) also preferred
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Medical Coordinator
COUNTRY: Darfur, Sudan
POSITION: Medical Coordinator
FIELD SITE: Nyala
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Work closely with the site manger and the ret of the management team
2. Train national counterparts on safe and appropriate management of childhood illnesses
3. Develops work plans and ensure the activities outlined in the proposal are implemented accordingly
4. Compiles weekly and monthly program reports
5. Provide technical supervision to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted.
6. Participates in health /nutrition coordination meetings representing IMC
7. Any other duties as assigned by IMC
QUALIFICATONS
1. Academic – MD degree
2. Very good technical skill, experience and understanding of the prevalent childhood illnesses in Africa and their managements
3. Very good skill and experience in PHC program implementation and management in IDP settings
4. Languages – working knowledge of English. Arabic will be an asset
5. Previous working experience in emergency set-up with some experience in an international organization.
6. Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL – and other computer
7. Readiness to work in resource limited and harsh environment
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Medical Coordinator
Country: Darfur, Sudan
Job Title: Medical Coordinator
Field Site: Mukjar
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Work closely with the site manger and mange the hospital at Um Durham effectively and efficiently
2. Provide clinical services to children at the inpatient and outpatient departments
3. Ensure that there is a sound and well organized hospital management and service
4. Train national counterparts (both from MOH and IMC-contracted) on safe and appropriate management of childhood illnesses
5. Ensure that there is a plan for smooth and gradual transition of responsibilities to the MOH seconded staff and this is effected
6. Develops work plans and ensure the activities outlined in the proposal are implemented accordingly
7. Compiles weekly and monthly mortality and morbidity data and submits reports of the health program
8. Provide technical supervision to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted.
9. Participates in facilitation with the relationship with the local community members and leaders
10. Any other duties as assigned by IMC
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Academic – MD degree with a very good understanding and experience of public health in emergency settings
2. Very good technical skill, experience and understanding of the prevalent childhood illnesses in Africa and their managements
3. Very good skill and experience in hospital management
4. Languages – working knowledge of English. Arabic will be an asset
5. Previous working experience in emergency set-up with at least two years experience in an international organization.
6. Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL – and other computer based systems
7. Readiness to work in resource limited and harsh environment
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Program Manager
COUNTRY: (Southern) SUDAN
POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER
FIELD SITE: AKOBO COUNTY & NORTHERN JONGLEI
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Coordinate the activities of a core team of national and international staff working on Primary Health care and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities
2. Ensured IMC compliance with the Sudanese MoH Basic Package of Health services and protocols for curative, MCH, EPI, health education, disease and nutrition surveillance.
3. Ensure that PHC and WASH service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected from each health facility/villages and submitted timely to the immediate supervisor and respective departments appropriately.
4. Responsible for supervision and monitoring of two local partner NGOS and provide the necessary training.
5. Responsible for training of health care staff including community based traditional birth attendants (TBA’s), maternal and child health care workers and local partner organization staff .
6. Leading the implementation, supervision, evaluation & management of the WASH activities including borehole repair/maintenance, latrine construction and hygiene promotion activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Medical Degree or Nurse/Midwife degree with specialized knowledge/experience in Primary Health Care, Community Health and WASH programs
2. Skilled in management , supervision and organization
3. Interest in education and training
4. Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
5. Computer skills (Excel, Word)
6. Not easily disheartened by frustration and delays
7. Teamwork skills and leadership
8. English a must, local languages( Arabic) also preferred
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Site Manager
COUNTRY: Sudan
POSITION: Site Manager
FIELD SITE: Malakal, Upper Nile State
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Coordinate the activities of a core team of national and expatriate staff working on the Secondary and Primary Health Care programmes.
2. Represent IMC at field coordination meetings and with key stakeholders and partners and raise the profile of IMC’s operations wherever possible.
3. Proactively monitor the political, military and security situation in the area, respond accordingly and ensure that IMC programme staff and the management are informed of all key developments.
4. Write and compile reports and ensure effective reporting of all programme activities to Program Director/Deputy Country Director.
5. Proactively seek programmatic expansion opportunities and write concept papers and proposals as appropriate. Source, foster and enhance relationships with LNGOs.
6. Promote and foster a strong team dynamic with excellent communications between programmes.
7. Supervise, manage and coordinate all site operation, finance and logistics related activities from the technical and management point of view in a professional manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Extensive experience (5 years minimum) in humanitarian programs management within the field of health and Water/Sanitation.
2. Proven record on the ability and experience of the management of programs on a senior level.
3. Academic degree in health or social science or relevant field (desired).
4. Management of budgets and ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate reports.
5. Commitment and demonstrated skills to build national staff capacity in the areas of program management, supervision and monitoring.
6. Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural team.
7. Fluent written and spoken English
8. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirement).
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Site Manager
COUNTRY: Darfur, Sudan
POSITION: Site Manager
FIELD SITE: Nyala
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Oversee the operations of site office which includes administration, financial, logistics and security.
2. Supervise the national/local staff
3. Prepare the weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and donor reports.
4. Responsible for the site budgetary control
5. Attend the coordination meeting
6. Provide national/local staff development and capacity building
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Academic – University Degree or equivalent
2. Languages – working knowledge of English. Arabic will be an asset
3. Previous working experience in emergency set-up with at least two years experience in an international organization.
4. Very good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR and basic technical skills and know-how on vehicle, IT and electrical maintenance
5. Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL – and other computer based systems
6. Readiness to work in resource limited and harsh environment
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Syria
Country Director
The Country Director is directly responsible for the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion, development and administration of IMC’s operations in Syria.
Responsibilities:
1. Effectively manage all country programs including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
2. Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for new programs.
3. Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities.
4. Represent IMC and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote IMC programs and facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency.
5. Oversee program administration, implementation, fiscal management and both expatriate and national staff.
6. Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to IMC's central office and donors.
7. Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications.
8. Assist with the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff. Recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors.
9. Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff.
10. The Country Director is ultimately responsible for the security management of IMC staff, operations, and assets in Syria.
Qualification:
1. Advanced degree in Public Health, Public Policy or related field preferred.
2. Previous experience in the Middle East and / or in a high management position - At least five years of experience in managing complex, multi-sector programs.
3. Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs.
4. Significant experience in development programs, mainly in the post graduate training field.
5. Extensive fundraising and representational experience with USAID, World Bank, EU, DFID and other donors.
6. Minimum financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations.
7. Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.
8. Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods).
9. Proven capabilities in leadership required with strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
Language Skills:
1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and non-technical English language documents and manuals.
2. Ability to write reports, and manuals.
3. Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, and senior government officials.
4. Fluency in English is required
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Uganda
IEC/BCC Nutrition Consultant
COUNTRY: Uganda
POSITION: IEC/BCC Nutrition Consultant
DURATION: 2 months
FIELD SITE: Kitgum and Pader
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
IMC needs a highly skilled and professional consultant to review the formative research conducted by FANTA to prepare curriculum, and establish mother care groups in northern Uganda.
The program will require close coordination with IMC¡¦s CMAM activities, including collaboration with:
1. District health officials
2. Other agencies working in the area of nutrition, including UNICEF and WFP
Responsibilities of the Consultant
The Consultant will work with the IMC team on two main tasks:
1. Use the formative research conducted by FANTA to establish the MYAP behavior change communication strategy
2. Establish the Mother Care Group model for the MYAP activities in Kitgum and Pader.
1. Duties of the Consultant in relation to formative research & behavior change
„X Orient all relevant IMC Uganda staff to behavior change communication
„X Review the baseline for the community¡¦s views of key family practices regarding child health, nutrition and sanitation and hygienefrom the comprehensive formative research
„X Work with communities through building partnership to facilitate the identification of the priority emphasis behaviors, exploring the reasons for various behaviors
„X Develop a comprehensive Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Strategy document outlining how the MYAP will target key family practices, based on formative research
„X Develop appropriate and acceptable messages regarding the key family practices
„X Train the Trainers in health education and BCC Methodologies; these trainers will in turn be responsible for training community level workers on community mobilization and health education
2. Duties of the Consultant in relation to Mother Care Groups
„X Orient all relevant IMC Uganda staff to the Mother Care Group model
„X Design, in close collaboration with IMC¡¦s MYAP project manager and other key MYAP staff, the overall approach to implementing Mother Care Groups within the MYAP project framework
„X Lead IMC staff to design the Mother Care Group training program, including training schedules (frequency, duration and timing), training methodologies, curricula and content for the following key groups:
o Mother Care Group Promoters (supervisors responsible for training and supporting about 10 Leader Mothers);
o Leader Mothers (responsible for 10 households); and
o Participating mothers (with at least one child 0-59 months)
„X Provide guidance regarding key criteria and approaches for successful selection of Mother Care Group Promoters and leaders mothers from target communities
„X Provide practical guidance on the best practices for promoting the sustainability and limiting turnover of participants within the Mother Care Group Model
„X Develop, together with IMC Uganda staff, a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan for Mother Care Group within the MYAP context. This will include preparation of data collection and report formats, supportive supervision approach and outline the data flow process.
CONSULTANCY DELIVERABLES:
1. BCC strategy for the MYAP
2. Detailed implementation plan for Mother Care Group within the IMC MYAP program framework.
3. Curriculum and materials as listed above.
4. A detailed monitoring and evaluation plan for mother care groups, with suggested data collection tools and reporting formats.
5. A final report of the consultancy, including activities accomplished, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for the program for the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
1. Bachelors degree or higher level qualification in Anthropology, Public Health, Social Sciences or other relevant fields and/or documented training in BCC
2. Expertise in developing/adapting health education materials and training curricula
3. First-hand experience setting up successful Mother Care Groups in similar settings
4. Positive attitude and proven leadership and coordination skills
5. Excellent communication and training skills
6. Ability to travel to field sites as required
Desirable/advantageous:
1. Experience with Food for Peace or other multi-year USAID-funded programs
2. Training or experience in Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), community management of malnutrition, growth monitoring, and hygiene promotion
3. Familiarity with Kitgum and Pader
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Zimbabwe
Finance Admin Director
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
• The Finance Director is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in field offices are performed in accordance with IMC policy and procedures and maintaining accurate records of expenditures from the field and headquarters in order to monitor the financial status of all project activities.
• Track and allocate expenses incurred by IMC Zimbabwe staff at all program sites.
• Ensure all financial disbursements at each project site remain within budget allotments and will assist the Country Director to plan operational activities accordingly.
• Advise the Country Director on financial status of all on-going projects. Prepares the budgets for new projects in collaboration with Country Director and program staff.; provide recommendations for budget realignments as required
• Supervise financial staff and make visits to field sites to provide training and capacity building to finance staff
• Ensure that all procurement is completed in accordance with the IMC Policies and Procedures and donor requirements, review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments
• Ensure adequate funding for all procurement needs.
• Liaison with HQ Finance Department, Split, Croatia/ Field Finance Controller and finance staff regarding all financial matters.
• Prepare financial reports as required by the HQ and Country Director. Prepare financial reports due to submission to the donors
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of a college or university degree in accounting; preferably a Master’s degree.
• Experience in overseas program at the Manager level. Three years of experience required, of which 1 year should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written, self motivation and decision making skills.
∙ Knowledge of donor regulations, preferably USAID, OFDA regulations
∙ Experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably ACCPAC
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make decisions independently and meet various deadlines.
• Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively.
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources, must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization
- Can function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements, flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
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Mission Director
The Mission Director is directly responsible for the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion, development and administration of IMC’s operations in Gaza.
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Effectively manage all programs including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
2. Provide leadership and management for programs, security, administration, HR and recruitment departments, monitor and review performances, assess development needs, provide coaching and mentoring to build a highly motivated personnel and team that are able to implement responsive and responsible programs.
3. Represent IMC in Jerusalem, Israel and participate in meetings with relevant Ministries as required.
4. Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities.
5. Lead the program needs assessments, develop program proposals and cost proposals, and provide detailed inputs in line with program portfolio, deliverables, cost structure, components and anticipated changes to ensure enhancement of the quality and success of proposals.
6. Maintain work plans and budget that identifies key objectives, responsible staff, deliverables and potential obstacles.
7. Assist with the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff. Recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors.
8. Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff.
9. Represent IMC and liaise with authorities in Israel, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote IMC programs and facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency.
10. Ensure overall safety and security of the entire operation, including staff, equipment and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. 5+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief programs preferably focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings.
2. A graduate degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field.
3. Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications.
4. The ability to conduct and supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals, budgets and program set ups.
5. Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
6. Fluency in English is required.
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Finance Officer
COUNTRY: Democratic Republic of the Congo
POSITION: Finance Officer
FIELD SITE: Goma
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Review monthly transactions on the spot and follow-up / collect missing documents
2. Follow-up on assist on preparation of scanning
3. Assist on training of the Finance assistant and Finance Officer on Internal Audit issues, scanning, quarterly documents
4. Assist on training Finance Officer as well as hiring and training of national staff for other finance related issues, ACCPACC included
5. Prepare year end audit schedules and ensure that the same are finalized and sent to Split in a timely manner
6. Follow-up on international staff timesheets due/overdue and work on collecting the same according to the list, training to national staff on timesheets and issues related
7. Finalize and work with FC on cash safety procedures to be implemented
8. Finalize AR and AP analysis, follow-up up on outstanding amounts and ensure that outstanding balances are cleared in a timely manner
9. Follow-up on payments and pipelines to be tied with spend out plans, prepare the reconciliation of these payments, ensure that proper entries are done in our books
10. Collects missing documentation for audit purposes
11. Work on local law compliance ensuring that all relevant information is included
12. Collect, review and complete vouchers that are missing
13. UK/US cash- implement systems making sure that cash is separated. Provide training to the staff in the field related to this issue
14. Assists on reconciliation
15. Coordinate Audit preparation and implementation of recommendation
16. Follow-up on the audit findings as per Audit reports
17. Any additional duties as may be required on the ground in relation to the assignment and as assignment by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of a college or university degree in accounting
2. Experience in finance overseas programs
3. Previous NGO experience and knowledge of donor regulations
4. Strong oral and written communication skills
5. Excellent self motivation and staff motivation skills
6. Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
8. Extremely flexible, with ability to cope with stressful situations
9. Able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization
10. Creative and have the ability to work with limited resources
11. Excellent decision making skills
12. Experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably ACCPACC
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Program Coordinator/Manager
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
• Responsible for supporting the Program Coordinator in all technical and operational activities regarding IDPs and vulnerable residents assisted on a daily basis in relation with OFDA and other partners.
• Stay informed of other program by other NGOs through weekly inter agency activities meetings
• Keep contact and good relations with IMC partners including representatives of the camps, host community leaders, and UN agencies, implementing NGOs, and donor representatives
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, local liaison, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of all activities related to the daily implementation of the program.
• Assist in supervising IMC staff and activities located in the areas of intervention
• Coordinate with the Goma-based Program Coordinator to determine the medical, training and operational needs of the programs within the scope of the grant
• Assist in the compilation of monthly statistics and submit required activity reports.
• Work with IMC operations, Medical Coordinator/ staff and the Country Director on the design and implementation of a system for reporting against required indicators.
• Provide technical support and direct supervision on the medical and other program staff including local sector Managers and Field supervisors.
• Conduct monthly field visits and regularly assess, manage, supervise and monitor IMC health staff activities.
• Anticipate changing needs and emergencies.
• Liaise with other members of IMC Senior Management team and representatives of other agencies to further the overall strategy of joint implementation to meet the needs of returnees, vulnerable groups, women and children in particular.
• Participate in advocacy for the rights of IDPs, vulnerable groups, women, children and indigents to equally access public services in general and health-oriented services in particular.
• Play a leading role in organizing trainings to foster capacity building on basic health standards.
• Assist in the development of proposals and donor reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)
• MPH
• Experience with overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health including SGBV, WATSAN, and/or HIV/AIDS
• Minimum of five years of experience required, of which 3 years should be developing country experience or resource-deprived environment/Post conflict settings.
• Fluency in both French and English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent initiative and self-motivation skills
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs.
• Familiar with emergency interventions.
• Experience in managing mid-size offices
• Readiness to operate under complex emergencies with a security awareness-driven approach.
• Readiness to operate in both emergency and transitional situations
• Readiness to operate in remote and insecure areas.
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HEADQUARTERS JOBS
Desk Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Regional team membership
1.Work within the Regional Team to assist the team members to provide financial, program development, fund raising, recruitment and technical oversight, input and supervision;
2.Work with members of other IMC departments who are not assigned to the Regional Team but who provide programming, logistical, legal, security, human resource and communication oversight, input and/or supervision, including IMC-UK.
B. Regional program management
Working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator and with the Regional Team:
1.Backstop the daily operations of the country programs to ensure continuance through appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices;
2.Facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations, in consultation with Legal;
3.Facilitate timely and adequate cooperation with Legal regarding review and approval of agreements (MOUs, contracts, etc.);
4.Manage timely and proper reports (internal, financial, donor, special and other) and their flow within and without IMC including IMC-UK including review, analysis, and compliance with deadlines;
5.Act as liaison for the country programs with IMC internal departments, advocating for the needs of the program within IMC;
6.Manage MOU and contract review and approval process; follow IMC legal procedures;
7.Perform regular program evaluation to ensure that objectives are being achieved and quality is maintained;
8.Assist in developing and implementing regional and country strategies; provide feedback on identified country program directions;
9.Perform problem solving and mitigation as needed;
10.Coordinate communications between all IMC departments, including headquarters offices and the field; maintain open lines of communication with field staff ensuring that country programs are properly briefed on IMC’s mission, goals, and capacity;
11.Assist in new program and new mission start-up as appropriate.
C. Program design and development
Working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator and with the Regional Team:
1.Using the country strategies as a base, manage ongoing program development and design. This will include identification of needs; identification of donors, donor priorities, and donor opportunities; and program design;
2.Assist in the proposal process, which may include proposal writing, editing and proofreading, coordination of IMC departments, technical input, preparation for submission, submission, following through the approval process, and assisting in start-up activities;
3.Expand IMC horizons and ensure sustainability through the use of new funding mechanisms, new program concepts, and the adaptation of new program techniques using consultants as necessary;
4.Participate in exploratory missions/assessments both within and without current country missions.
D. Supervision
Working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator and with the Regional Team:
1.Facilitate human resource oversight of country teams including administration matters, mentoring, coaching and identification and resolution of problems, concerns, legal issues, and conflicts;
2.Assist in identify staffing needs, interviewing applicants, and orienting new country mission staff, including consultants following appropriate IMC procedures;
3.Visit the country missions regularly for management and operational assessment; Coordinate visits to the mission by Regional Team members and others;
4.Communicate regularly with mission staff, especially the country director;
5.Be accessible to mission staff;
6.Assist in the provision of applicable training of new and current staff through the identification of staff training needs and training opportunities and through ongoing training in IMC policies and procedures;
7.Provide leadership, guidance and promote professional working relationships with all IMC departments to IMC staff members.
E. Representation
Working under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator and with the Regional Team:
1.Have a thorough understanding of the mission and regional contexts;
2.Maintain substantial relationships with donors and partners (governmental, NGO, and companies) both current and potential;
3.Raise the profile of IMC, its work and country missions through active participation in Interaction forum, conferences, workshops, outreach events, and communication opportunities;
4.Document all contacts;
5.Represent IMC as well to the field and mission;
6.Serve as advocate for the missions.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
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Desktop / Lan Support
Under the general direction of the Senior Systems Administrator, the Desktop/Lan Support person performs the first level of IT support for the overall organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Daily support, maintenance and deployment of PC’s, Laptops, and peripherals in a Windows environment;
•Address and resolve internal trouble tickets;
•Complete requests for hardware and software as needed;
•Replace power supplies; hard drives; memory and motherboards as needed;
•Virus scanning and cleaning as needed;
•Install printer cartridges;
•Reload pc images and configure PC’s based on user requirements;
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•5+ years providing hands-on Desktop/PC (2nd Level) support to an end-user community;
•Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting PC/Laptops/Printers in Windows environment;
•Basic server admin and LAN admin experience;
•Knowledgeable in Windows XP, MS Office, Outlook, Explorer, Anti Virus and peripheral support;
•Must demonstrate the ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment;
•Must be able to effectively multi-task with complete follow through;
•Must be energetic, self motivated, and flexible;
•Excellent interpersonal/communication/written (documentation) skills;
•Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
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Intern
This position is an unpaid Internship.
Responsibilities:
-Provide general backstopping and support for various departments supporting our field programs overseas;
-Review program reports, program proposals, and concept notes;
-Provide technical support various departments as needed;
-Assist in developing various materials about country programs as needed;
-Attend meetings as necessary related to program region.
Qualifications:
-Masters Degree or Masters candidate in relevant field;
-Strong writing skills;
-Substantive overseas work/living experience in international environment;
-Experience working with INGO’s;
-Experience in the International Development sector;
-Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations.
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Intern-East & Southern Africa Desk
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide general backstopping and support for the Desk Officer supporting our field programs in East and Southern Africa;
Review program reports, program proposals, and concept notes;
Support field staff in development and use of tools for monitoring and evaluation of programs;
Assist in regularly updating the grants files;
Provide technical support to various departments as needed;
Assist in developing materials about country programs as needed;
Attend meetings as necessary related to program region.
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International Human Resources Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide effective guidance to field staff and managers regarding policies & procedures, answer employee questions in a timely manner;
•Partner with international recruiters to ensure all employment induction paperwork is properly completed by new and existing employees. This includes internal documents and enrollment into IMC health insurance plans;
•Develop a tracking system for the appropriate program that will track expatriate staff contracts and performance evaluations and ensure that this information is communicated and updated by the appropriate managers.
•Provide consistent and accurate information to field managers regarding employee contract information such as salary and contract dates;
Provide appropriate country managers with monthly report of field staff performance evals, contract expiration dates and any additional information that is needed to update employee information;
collect all appropriate employment forms and performance evaluations
and provide to International HR Officer for review;
•Under the supervision of the International HR Manager, process all employee contract amendments which include drafting of contracts, following up for appropriate signatures and entering information into the HRIS system;
•Liaise with appropriate departments, including payroll, regarding employee processing and changes to employee information;
•Administrate International Field staff Pension plan; ensure eligible employees are enrolled, maintain current information for IMC Field employees and appropriately end enrollment when end employee separates;
•Collect, review, process and communicate with employees and managers regarding employee leave requests;
•Communicate with managers to obtain separation documents for employees that are ending assignments. Ensure separation process is completed within 48 hours of separation;
process separation paperwork in HRIS systems and submit appropriate paperwork to payroll;
prepare and send each separated employee, consultant and volunteer a separation package a maximum of two days after receipt of separation paperwork;
•Run reports form HR database when necessary;
•Communicate with Aetna regarding updates to employee information;
•File appropriate paperwork and update HR files;
•Other projects and duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in related field; Human Resources, International Business, International Relations;
•One to two years progressive experience in a Non Profit Organization and/or HR field.
•Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within Human Resources or humanitarian development field;
•Excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask in a fast paced environment;
•Proven experience in an international environment;
•Ability to provide good customer service with patience and sense of urgency;
•Adequate computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), familiarity with HRIS programs or able to learn;
•French speaker a plus but not required.
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Internship - Nutrition
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develop and maintain a nutritiion database to share technical reports across IMC offices worldwide;
-Help create IMC best practice for growth monitoring programs;
-Help creat IMC best practice for infant and young child feeding programs;
-Develop report and proposal templates;
-Respond to requests for technical inputs and materials from IMC country offices;
-Support technical editing of research/survey reports and final reports;
-Other duties as requested by the technical staff.
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Internship-International Operations
Responsibilities:
-Provide general backstopping and support for International Operations team;
-Review program reports, program proposals, and concept notes;
-Provide technical support to field programs;
-Assist in developing various materials about country programs as needed;
-Attend meetings as necessary related to program region.
Qualifications:
-Masters Degree or Masters candidate in relevant field;
-Strong writing skills;
-Overseas work/living experience in international environment;
-Experience working with INGO’s.
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Proposal Development Officer
Proposal Development Officer
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, and technical advice and guidance from the Director of Program Development, the Proposal Development Officer will assist in new business development efforts and manage the development of proposals.
Responsibilities:
• Write proposals or proposal sections in collaboration with the regional team, the field, HR, finance, technical and program development staff.
• Review proposals for consistency with the requirements of procurements (Requests for Proposals/Requests for Applications).
• Coordinate all aspects of new business proposals. Oversee proposal development process from kick-off through production and delivery.
• Develop the proposal calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Predict and prevent bottlenecks in proposal development process by staying abreast of all proposal components and allocating extra resources where needed.
• Responsible for ensuring client requirements of each solicitation are fully satisfied.
• Quality-control proposal documents and components prior to production.
• Support proposal efforts that s/he is not coordinating by serving various support roles, including producing and submitting proposals. Production responsibilities include desktop publishing, editing, and graphic design.
• Overall backstopping functions for the Region.
• Travel to the field as need to lead/support program development efforts.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area.
• 3 years of experience writing proposals for USAID, other US government agencies, and/or other donors.
• Excellent writing skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills that include MS Office and desktop publishing.
• Ability to work well independently with limited supervision and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel overseas on short-term assignments.
• French or Arabic language skills are a plus.
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Regional Coordinator - Central Asia
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regional team leadership
1.Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination of members to the Regional Team (RT) which incorporates members from a variety of IMC departments; provide associative financial, program development, fund raising, recruitment and technical oversight, input and supervision cognizant and respectful of individual RT member Department policy and direct technical / quality control oversight;
2.Work as needed with members of other IMC Departments who are not assigned to the RT but who provide logistical, finance, security, human resource, legal, and communication oversight, input and/or supervision, including IMC-UK;
3.Coordinate and cooperate with the technical supervisors of the RT members for evaluation, time-use planning, and other management tasks;
4.Ensure a regular flow of quality information within and beyond the RT as relevant, useful and supportive to mutual and respectful needs;
5.Act as the principle conduit with the field especially the Country Director;
6.Work with other RCs / RTs as appropriate to facilitate cross-over programs and approaches as well as to ensure timely information exchange;
7.Ensure communication and information sharing between different missions and dissemination of lessons learned.
Manage regional programs
1.Ensure continuance of country programs through an ongoing analysis of and appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices;
2.Oversee new program and new mission start-up as appropriate;
3.Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations, in consultation with Legal;
4.Ensure timely and adequate cooperation with Legal regarding review and approval of agreements (MOUs, contracts, etc.);
5.Ensure respective RT member contribution towards timely and properly executed required reports within and without IMC (including IMC-UK); ensure sufficient and timely distribution and central filing;
6.Ensure timely and adequate cooperation with Finance (RT member and other) regarding financial needs, requests, application and reports;
7.Provide program oversight to ensure that goals, objectives, benchmarks and program quality are achieved; ensure timely submission of reports on same; regularly employ IMC information technology standards and software to meet this responsibility;
8.Oversee the development and implementation of annual and long-term strategies for each country mission that fits into the general IMC strategy and goals; periodically update the strategy as necessary to meet changing needs and context; report on same;
9.Identify, design and implement regional and cross-border programs and approaches;
10.Ensure security plans are in place for each mission and ensure full compliance of field staff with security guidelines;
11.Ensure that respective RT human resources respective of relevant member Department policy and standards are being used regionally as most appropriate;
12.Ensure that stated communications and public relations needs at headquarters are met;
13. Oversee the implementation of all direct-grant and sub-grant obligations relevant to the region; facilitate quality monitoring and evaluation as relevant.
Program design and development
1.Using global IMC strategic information as supplied by headquarters and the related individual country strategies as a base, ensure ongoing program development and design; this will include identification of needs; identification of donors, donor priorities, and donor opportunities; and program design;
2.Oversee proposal writing, compliance with donor regulations, and follow-up through the approval process;
3.Expand IMC horizons and ensure sustainability through the use of new funding mechanisms, new program concepts, and the adaptation of new program techniques using experts as necessary;
4.Initiate and oversee exploratory missions/assessments both within and without current country missions, working with the ERT as needed;
Supervision
1.Provide human resource oversight of in-country teams including timely evaluations, mentoring, coaching and identification and resolution of problems, concerns, legal issues, and conflicts;
2.Ensure effective planning for and process administration of relevant staffing needs (e.g. interviewing applicants, cooperation in hiring, orienting and otherwise equipping new staff following appropriate IMC policies, procedures and protocols; work with technical Department Directors as appropriate in these regards;
3.Visit the country missions regularly to assess and strengthen appropriate management; coordinate with technical Department Directors in scheduling and detailing visits to relevant mission by RT members and other individuals;
4.Communicate regularly with mission staff; particularly with emphasis to CDs and RDs;
5.Be accessible to mission staff for appropriate guidance and support;
6.Facilitate applicable training and development of new and current staff through the identification of staff training needs, training opportunities, ongoing training in IMC policies and procedures; coordinate with technical Department Directors in this regard as appropriate;
7.Proactively promote development, leadership, cooperation, coordination and professional working relationships with all IMC Departments and staff members;
8.Provide human resource oversight of the relevant Desk Officers (DOs) working with the RT including timely evaluations, mentoring, coaching, training and identification and resolution of problems, concerns, legal issues, and conflicts.
Representation
1.Ensure a thorough understanding of the mission and regional contexts;
2.Create and maintain substantial relationships with donors and partners (governmental, NGO, and companies) both current and potential;
3.Raise the profile of IMC, its work and country missions through active participation in Interaction forum, conferences, workshops, outreach events, and communication opportunities in line with senior strategic objectives and priorities;
4.Facilitate development and application of similar quality activity at the field level; facilitate appropriate training and equipment for field personnel to carry this out;
5.Document all contacts in standard and central files as separately to be advised;
6.Serve as an advocate on behalf of relevant missions;
7.Represent IMC as well to the missions;
8.Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Education: Masters Degree in Public Health, Social Work, International Relations, International Affairs or other relevant advanced degree;
2.At least 3 years experience managing home office and/or field staff;
3.Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience, including significant international experience working with/supporting international relief/development programming;
4.Recent experience with USG funded programming in Central Asia preferred;
5.Background in program management, design, and development;
6.Knowledge of USG/EU/UN donor regulations and requirements;
7.Willingness/ability to travel extensively to the region;
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Regional Coordinator - Middle East
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regional team leadership
1.Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination of members to the Regional Team (RT) which incorporates members from a variety of IMC departments; provide associative financial, program development, fund raising, recruitment and technical oversight, input and supervision cognizant and respectful of individual RT member Department policy and direct technical / quality control oversight;
2.Work as needed with members of other IMC Departments who are not assigned to the RT but who provide logistical, finance, security, human resource, legal, and communication oversight, input and/or supervision, including IMC-UK;
3.Coordinate and cooperate with the technical supervisors of the RT members for evaluation, time-use planning, and other management tasks;
4.Ensure a regular flow of quality information within and beyond the RT as relevant, useful and supportive to mutual and respectful needs;
5.Act as the principle conduit with the field especially the Country Director;
6.Work with other RCs / RTs as appropriate to facilitate cross-over programs and approaches as well as to ensure timely information exchange;
7.Ensure communication and information sharing between different missions and dissemination of lessons learned.
Manage regional programs
1.Ensure continuance of country programs through an ongoing analysis of and appropriate response to context changes, mission, program, and beneficiary needs, donor positioning, lessons learned, and best practices;
2.Oversee new program and new mission start-up as appropriate;
3.Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, all applicable laws, and contractual obligations, in consultation with Legal;
4.Ensure timely and adequate cooperation with Legal regarding review and approval of agreements (MOUs, contracts, etc.);
5.Ensure respective RT member contribution towards timely and properly executed required reports within and without IMC (including IMC-UK); ensure sufficient and timely distribution and central filing;
6.Ensure timely and adequate cooperation with Finance (RT member and other) regarding financial needs, requests, application and reports;
7.Provide program oversight to ensure that goals, objectives, benchmarks and program quality are achieved; ensure timely submission of reports on same; regularly employ IMC information technology standards and software to meet this responsibility;
8.Oversee the development and implementation of annual and long-term strategies for each country mission that fits into the general IMC strategy and goals; periodically update the strategy as necessary to meet changing needs and context; report on same;
9.Identify, design and implement regional and cross-border programs and approaches;
10.Ensure security plans are in place for each mission and ensure full compliance of field staff with security guidelines;
11.Ensure that respective RT human resources respective of relevant member Department policy and standards are being used regionally as most appropriate;
12.Ensure that stated communications and public relations needs at headquarters are met;
13. Oversee the implementation of all direct-grant and sub-grant obligations relevant to the region; facilitate quality monitoring and evaluation as relevant.
Program design and development
1.Using global IMC strategic information as supplied by headquarters and the related individual country strategies as a base, ensure ongoing program development and design; this will include identification of needs; identification of donors, donor priorities, and donor opportunities; and program design;
2.Oversee proposal writing, compliance with donor regulations, and follow-up through the approval process;
3.Expand IMC horizons and ensure sustainability through the use of new funding mechanisms, new program concepts, and the adaptation of new program techniques using experts as necessary;
4.Initiate and oversee exploratory missions/assessments both within and without current country missions, working with the ERT as needed;
Supervision
1.Provide human resource oversight of in-country teams including timely evaluations, mentoring, coaching and identification and resolution of problems, concerns, legal issues, and conflicts;
2.Ensure effective planning for and process administration of relevant staffing needs (e.g. interviewing applicants, cooperation in hiring, orienting and otherwise equipping new staff following appropriate IMC policies, procedures and protocols; work with technical Department Directors as appropriate in these regards;
3.Visit the country missions regularly to assess and strengthen appropriate management; coordinate with technical Department Directors in scheduling and detailing visits to relevant mission by RT members and other individuals;
4.Communicate regularly with mission staff; particularly with emphasis to CDs and RDs;
5.Be accessible to mission staff for appropriate guidance |
