Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Sudan (the) - South Sudan

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently preparing an application in response to a UNDP-funded Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration Program designed to provide business-start up skills and support to demobilized ex-combatants. The Project Coordinator will oversee the ‘life skills’/ civilian training component focused on helping ex-combatants reintegrate into Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Curricula will be provided by UNDP in coordination with the South Sudan DDR Commission, who will refer participants to the IRC for the training series and start-up support, plus relevant on-site technical assistance and follow-up support.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for overall management of a multi-million dollar project, including budget management, supervision, and administration. This person will report to the Governance & Rights Coordinator.

NOTE: This position is contingent on IRC being awarded the contract.

Responsibilities:
- Create and execute an action plan and related systems for effective project implementation
- Supervise and technically support the national staff training and business support teams
- Build the capacity of national staff teams in training methodology and provision of business-start up support
- Ensure that all project deadlines are met and targets achieved
- Maintain working relationships with project stakeholders and partners
- Oversee the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluation related to project progress and indicators
- Liaise with UNDP and other implementing partners in NBeG State and Juba throughout the project
- Work closely with the in-country Governance and Rights Coordinator and HQ-based technical economic recovery teams as necessary to ensure smooth project implementation

Requirements:
- University degree or higher in related field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in a management role in project implementation in developing countries, preferably in the East Africa region
- Experience in enterprise development, livelihoods, or related programs required
- Experience with microfinance and/or VSLA preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Fluency in English required
- Experience with UNDP-funded projects or background in program start-up preferred
How to apply
http://www.ircjobs.org