Integrated Community Development Project Coordinator

Integrated Community Development Project Coordinator International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 16 Feb 2010
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)

The Integrated Community Development Project Coordinator will manage IRC’s pilot Integrated Community Development project in Tanganyika District of the Katanga Province that combines activities in education, health, water and sanitation, and child and youth protection, building on a strong community foundation set up under a community-driven development program. The Coordinator will ensure that the program is implemented in a coherent manner, drawing on the technical expertise represented across IRC’s vertical programs in the same province. The project is meant to pilot an integrated, community-driven development approach that can be scaled up if successful. This 12-month project will assist approximately 26,667 individuals by 1) ensuring health facilities are well maintained and well managed 2) increasing access to drinking water and hygienic latrines 3) expanding access to and improving quality of education and 4) providing specialized services to community-based structures to enhance the protection for children and youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation

- Oversee the design of training modules covering topics in 1) health management 2) improved hygiene and sanitation 3) parent – teacher issues and 4) enhancing child and youth protection and development.

- Lead the design and implementation of capacity building tools for local partners.

- Closely supervise program activities, constantly looking to improve the design and execution of activities.

- Adapt the program methodology based on lessons learned.

Program Management and Quality Assurance

- Supervise and support staff in each of the five sectors (health, water and sanitation, education and child and youth protection and development, and community driven development).

- Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of high-quality services incorporating best-practice approaches.

- Monitor that activities are on track and implemented with high quality.

- Monitor program expenditure, and revise budget as needed.

- Report to donors and other stakeholders.

Contribution to Learning

- Contribute to the internal IRC debate on lessons learned.

- Propose model for scaled-up intervention.

- Disseminate lessons learned in appropriate coordination meetings.

Building external relationships to enhance program implementation

- Develop contacts and relationship with relevant external actors including local governmental, community-based and NGO entities to enhance program implementation and sustainability.

- Lead and/or direct representation at relevant functions and for in order to promote the identity of the program.

The Integrated Community Development Coordinator will report to the Field Coordinator in Kalemie.

REQUIREMENTS

- Advanced degree in International Development or another relevant field.

- At least 2 years of previous experience managing development projects in one of the 5 target sectors (education, health, water and sanitation, child protection, community-driven development)

- Previous experience in education or water and sanitation an advantage.

- Proven capacity to coordinate various activities and departments to deliver a holistic project.

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

- Quick thinker, decision-maker.

- Fluent in French; strong English skills an advantage.
How to apply
Please apply through: www.ircjobs.org