The International
Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently recruiting for the position Consortium Team
Leader – MMC/Jere BHA project Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Job Description
The Consortium Team Leader will oversee the “Integrated Emergency,
Recovery and Resilience Response for Crisis- Affected Persons in MMC and Jere”
project, funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), and
implemented from March 2022 through February 2024.
Job Overview
·
The Consortium
Team Leader will provide overall leadership, management, and the strategic
vision to the implementation for the “Integrated Emergency, Recovery and
Resilience Response for Crisis-affected Persons in MMC and Jere LGAs, Borno
State, Nigeria” project.
·
The Consortium
Team Leader will work closely with and under the supervision of the IRC Deputy
Director of Programs (DDP).
Major Responsibilities
Technical Quality
Assurance and Strategic Oversight
• Provide overall technical leadership, financial oversight, strategic
vision of implementation and operational management of the program
• Provide high quality leadership, coordination and strategic vision to
the consortium, with hands on management ensuring program activities achieve
the greatest coverage and impact possible, coordinated inputs and
technical/managerial quality and programming that is data driven and adapts and
changes with the context.
• In coordination and collaboration with IRC MEAL Coordinator work with
the consortium to develop and ensure a strong MEAL system in place for the
consortium that adheres to program quality standards and procedures
• Ensure that through area-based approach there is optimal delivery of a
comprehensive package of essential cross sectoral services to the targeted
beneficiaries
• Lead the harmonization of approach by the consortium, e.g case
management referrals, registration, modality selection, referrals, etc.
• Lead the strategic coordination with government services and systems
• Mobilize and ensure transparent and constructive communication with
Consortium partners and IRC management in responding to donor requests
• Support the implementation of IRC’s Partnership (PEER) system across
all areas of sub-award management of consortium partners.
Program Management,
Implementation Oversight and Compliance
• Lead and ensure quality of Project Cycle Meetings throughout project
period, including ensuring that opening, implementation, learning and close-out
meetings are planned and conducted in a timely manner with full participation
of the consortium and all relevant stakeholders/staff
• Provide leadership to the consortium for timely and high-quality
implementation of programs, and promote regular reviews of program progress -
both internal and external - and budget spending (i.e., through tracking
spending plans, BvA meetings, etc).
• Responsible for project management, oversees the implementation, follow
up and effective monitoring of IRC and partners’ Program work, expenditure,
M&E and procurement plans, organizing, among others, joint and regular
monitoring and review meetings, assessing progress and proactively identifying
challenges and solutions in order to attain program outcomes.
• Monitors the use of the budget and ensure sound financial management
and the use of funds;
• Actively contributes to the development and review of program
approaches, making concrete recommendations for changes in partners'
activities, approaches, and areas of action as appropriate.
• Ensure that programs and partnerships are implemented in compliance
with BHA regulations as well as IRC internal policies and procedures
• Work closely with the Grants Managers to ensure that the consortium
partners understand key compliance for donors and IRC internal rules and
regulations, and any red flags are addressed immediately
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites for monitoring,
quality control and program staff mentoring and coaching
• Ensure the production of clear and quality donor reports, both
narrative and financial, by the consortium
Promote Project
Learning and Analysis
• Create an environment of continued learning, encouraging innovation and
auto-critical analysis, capitalizing on lessons learned to inform programmatic
and strategic decisions and contributes to the knowledge base of the sectors
covered by the program.
• Work with the M&E team to build and foster a culture of learning
and reflection that uses data to design and adapt programs.
• Coordinate with other BHA consortium in MMC/Jere for key assessments
and learnings
• Take lead to ensure there is harmonization of surveys or assessment by
the consortium with other BHA consortium partners in MMC/Jere especially for
food assistance (FA) and multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA).
• Collaborate with other BHA consortium in MMC/Jere for key learnings and
best practices within the consortium and other donor consortiums
Coordination &
Representation
• Lead the consortium in developing public messaging and profile of the
project
• Represent the consortium in external relationships with the donor,
various relevant government line ministries, technical agencies and
organizations and; key events relating to the project
• In coordination with the Consortium Management Committee and DDFM,
assist in organizing donor visits by supporting staff in the smooth design and
running of field visits
Staff Performance
Management, Learning & Development:
• Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant
technical and management competencies.
• Develop and implement management capacity building approaches and plans
to strengths of the consortium team
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including
communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives,
providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback,
and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a
strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to
successfully perform in their positions.
• Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure
adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission
and carry out probationary reviews.
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and
predictable basis, at least monthly.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning
with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within
the team and providing guidance on career paths.
• As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human
Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff
Employment Policies.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a
strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to
successfully perform in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life
balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified
staff care needs of both national and international staff.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision both international and national
staff and look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where
appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify,
train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully
transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and
Procedures and communicates through word and example a high standard of
compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
Key Internal Contacts:
Country Program: SMT, Senior
Program Coordinators, Senior Grants Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Compliance
Coordinator, Program and Technical Coordinators etc.
Key External Contacts: Government
stakeholder, Technical Line Ministries and Relevant Sectors
Job Requirements
Education:
• Master or equivalent experience in development studies, international
relations, Humanitarian Assistance, Political Sciences, Social Administration,
or other relevant degrees etc.
Work Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior management experience in managing
integrated, multi sectoral programs in humanitarian and development program
• Demonstrated and strong experience managing a consortium of
international NGOs as Team Leader or Project Director level
• Demonstrated experience in Area Based Approach to programming
• Experience in managing USAID funded program is strongly preferred
• Should possess minimum 7 years of international assignments experiences
in humanitarian and development work
• National candidates are also encouraged to apply and should have
minimum of 10 years of experience in senior management role
• Demonstrated experience and ability to build and maintain relationships
with governments, technical line ministries, donors, other donor-funded
projects and stakeholders, local organizations, private sectors and partners
• Experience working in Sub Saharan Africa especially in West Africa
Demonstrated Technical
Skills:
• Provide high quality leadership and strategic vision to the consortium,
with hands on management ensuring program activities achieve the greatest
coverage and impact possible, coordinated inputs and technical/managerial
quality and programming that is data driven and adapts and changes with the
context
• Demonstrated experience in program management, project design and use
of project design tools
Demonstrated
Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of
ability to build and maintain good relationship with people in wide range and
levels of organizations (consortiums, government, private sector, NGOs etc).
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and work
independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and
meet deadlines
• Delivers quality results for clients, partners and colleagues.
Languages: Fluency in English
(spoken and written)
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to Travel: At minimal
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter.
Location:
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Application
Deadline: Not Specified
IRC
Careers
Please
note: Be aware of firms saying they represent IRC as they may be impersonating
IRC. The IRC does not charge fees and will not ask for money or banking
information to apply for positions.
IRC
does not ask for official personal information, such as driver’s license, passport
or national ID number/U.S. Social Security number during the interview process.
This sort of information would only be needed later during the offer or
background check stage.
If
you receive communication from anyone claiming to work on the IRC’s behalf this
could be a scam or fraudulent and should be questioned or ignored.
0 Comments