Opportunity Information
JR00005801
1
International NGO
Leadership
On Site
Peshawar
The Role
Program Coordinator based in Peshawar, reporting to the Deputy Director Programs in Islamabad, providing strategic and operational leadership for IRC's program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and overseeing program implementation. Member of the Senior Management Team and leader of the Provincial Senior Management Team (PSMT).
•Strengthen and institutionalize IRC's relationships with local authorities and institutions in KP using MoUs, regular coordination meetings and joint planning •Develop and lead a stakeholder engagement plan for KP •Build working relationships with provincial and district government departments, regulatory bodies, local institutions, universities and academia •Represent IRC in UN-led, district and provincial level forums and working groups and lead provincial level advocacy •Be a member of the country office Senior Management Team and lead the Provincial Senior Management Team, chairing PSMT meetings •Provide strategic oversight of program management in KP, including inter and intra department coordination, team building and partnership management •Lead management and quality implementation of assigned projects •Support and strengthen partners, ensuring partner activities follow agreed workplans and spending plans •Support program teams in direct IRC emergency response and partner-implemented response •Work with Team Leads and Project Managers to ensure grant utilization and donor compliance •Provide inputs to program development, design and needs analysis for new programming in KP •Assist in review of proposals with technical coordinators and the Award Management Unit •Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports, ensure timely hiring and build capacity of IRC and partner staff •Review and approve sitreps and ensure internal and external reports are submitted on time and to a high standard •Undertake regular field monitoring visits and participate in grant review meetings and quarterly and annual project reviews •Promote gender equality, diversity and inclusive practice, and compliance with IRC Way, safeguarding, protection and PSEA
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
Preference will be given to candidates from KP with a good understanding of the local context, opera
10+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Masters: Management, Social Sciences, Disaster Management
Minimum five years managing development and humanitarian programs in complex operating environments; overall experience of ten years or more with at least five years with INGOs; prior experience managing a provincial team or similar position with INGOs or UN agencies in Pakistan; experience leading multi-sector responses Preferred: Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and vulnerability analysis; experience managing local partners and large teams; understanding of the KP context
Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Reporting, MS Office
- English (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
- Urdu (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
- Pashto (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
About the Employer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)