Rakhine & Chin Program Coordinator (Internal Only)

Overview

Oversee and coordinate emergency response programs in Rakhine and Chin.

You have:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Humanities, Social Work or other related field or commensurate work experience.
• At least 5 years' experience with project management, preferably in similar emergency and humanitarian contexts.
• Ability to promote and collaborate closely with multi-level and multi-sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in project management: planning, proposal development, budget management.
• Some familiarity with international donors’ regulations and policies, as well as experience interacting with donor agencies is important.
• Experience leading the delivery of high-quality emergency response programs in conflict sensitive and access constrained jurisdictions is a plus.
• Team player - Flexibility - Ability to work under pressure and high workload with experience collaborating internally and externally with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Myanmar context, especially Rakhine is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.

Job Description

The IRC is delivering a 9-month cyclone emergency response activity. The Program Coordinator is responsible for bringing together IRC’s Health, WPE, Protection and WASH sectors to deliver a well-coordinated program. The Program Coordinator will exploit opportunities for program sectors to work in the same locations so that IRC’s clients can receive a comprehensive package of services. The position is based in Sittwe and reports to the Rakhine/Chin Field Director and Deputy Director for Programs.

Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Field Director for Rakhine and Chin and the Deputy Director for Programs and sector leads, the Field Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordination and management for the design, planning and implementation of all programs in Rakhine and Chin. Working with field-level sector manager and YNN-based sector leads, the Program Coordinator will reinforce a “One IRC” response and integration of services where possible and appropriate. The Program Coordinator will guide the scale up and adaptations to IRC’s Cyclone Mocha emergency response activity. The Program Coordinator will act as the Project Lead for the emergency cyclone grants, ensuring appropriate project management oversight in line with IRC’s Project Cycle Management. The Program Coordinator ensures accurate and detailed information on IRC’s response activities is available to help guide program delivery and to keep relevant stakeholders informed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Program development

- · Coordinate overall emergency response implementation, ensuring it is in line with IRC’s emergency response plan for Cyclone Mocha. Encourage a one-IRC response and integration of services whereas possible. - · Explore opportunities to scale up and adapt IRC’s emergency response activities in Rakhine directly and with partners. Explore partnerships to support the scale up IRCs response coverage. Collaborate with sector teams to understand the ongoing needs and response gaps to inform adaptations to IRC’s response plan. - · Work closely with the Field Director to guide operational scale-up and initiation of emergency response activities. - · Collaborate with the Field Director and DDP to outline the overall programmatic strategy across Rakhine and Chin, ensuring that program design and implementation is in line with the IRC’s SAP priorities. - · Organize and roll out an internal referrals process among the different sector departments ensuring comprehensive service provision to clients based on needs. - · Collaborate with the MEAL and Program teams to conduct assessments for emergency response in existing or new project locations. - · As requested, contribute to the design of new proposals in close coordination with sector leads. - · Support the DDP and Field Director to incorporate regular context analysis and scenario planning as part of response planning and strategy.

Program Management

- · Act as the PCM Project Lead for Cyclone Mocha Emergency Grants, facilitating project planning, opening and implementation meetings. Conduct follow up with department focal points on agreed actions from the meetings. - · As the PCM Project Lead for emergency cyclone grants, coordinate with sector leads and field level program leads to update their program plans, award-specific budgets, and ERP master budget. - · Work closely with program and operational unit leads to ensure the project receives the support required and timely delivery of services and activities. - · Ensure response is staffed to meet response needs and flag gaps that need to be addressed to Field Director and DDP and to relevant department leads. Work with Program and Operation Leads and HR Lead to develop the planning for second and third phase staffing. - · Coordinate with DDP to develop and modify/adapt program management tools to help strengthen project management and performance of IRC Programs in Rakhine. - · Conduct regular coordination with Sector Coordinators to ensure implementation of technical approaches for quality programming. - · Ensure compliance with IRC policy, procedures and practices throughout preparedness and emergency response activities, including adherence to Do No Harm principles.

Information Management

- · As requested, cooperate with grants, communications, and sector teams to contribute to the development of donor reports, case studies, and success stories. - · Collaborate with Communications Coordinator to ensure accurate and detailed information on response activities is available in regular situation reports. - · Collaborate with the MEAL team to conduct ongoing monitoring and feedback/accountability of response to ensure actions are timely and appropriate.

Coordination and Representation.

- · Support Field Director and field sector managers to participate in external meetings for cyclone response coordination. - · Attend external Rakhine operational meetings as requested by Field Director.

Safeguarding:

- · Ensure implementation teams are clear on and are referring to IASC guidelines for integrating GBV interventions in humanitarian response. - · In collaboration with MEAL and the Senior Safeguarding Manager, ensure CFSM systems are in place for all project activities and response team members are refreshed on minimum safeguarding standards in emergencies and refreshers are provided throughout response.

Qualifications

- · Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Humanities, Social Work or other related field or commensurate work experience. - · At least 5 years' experience with project management, preferably in similar emergency and humanitarian contexts. - · Ability to promote and collaborate closely with multi-level and multi-sector stakeholders. Experience coordinating with external stakeholders such as partners, UN agencies and other relevant - stakeholders. - · Demonstrated skills in project management: planning, proposal development, budget management. - · Some familiarity with international donors’ regulations and policies, as well as experience interacting with donor agencies is important. - · Experience leading the delivery of high-quality emergency response programs in conflict sensitive and access constrained jurisdictions is a plus. - · Team player - Flexibility - Ability to work under pressure and high workload with experience collaborating internally and externally with multiple stakeholders and partners. - · Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual with ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - · Knowledge of Myanmar context, especially Rakhine is a plus. - Fluency in English is required.

Myanmar nationals with relevant skills sets and proven experience of working at international level are strongly encouraged.

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Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org