Project Coordinator
Yumbe | Adjumani
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Yumbe | Adjumani
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2024-11-14
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting refugees, vulnerable host communities, and various institutions in the country notably the government, community-based organizations, civil society, and the private sector. Currently, the IRC in Uganda has a presence across five sub-regions and six refugee settlements, implementing programming in the sectors of health, protection and rule of law (PRoL), women’s protection and empowerment (WPE), economic recovery and development (ERD), and education. IRC Uganda also implements cross-cutting programming focused on systems strengthening and accountability to affected persons.
Project Overview
The IRC is soon to begin implementing an Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala (EKN)-funded 4-year project ‘PROSPECT SRHR’ in the West Nile sub-region of Uganda to enable women, men, adolescents and youth to achieve their Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights. The PROSPECT SRHR project aims at improving the sexual reproductive health and social wellbeing of adolescents, youth, and women in West Nile by reducing maternal mortality, the number of teenage pregnancies, instances of SGBV and child marriages, and rates of new HIV infections. The project will be implemented in 6 districts with three cluster offices in Yumbe, Adjumani and Terego. The project will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social development, and district local governments as well as other development and implementing partners in the region.
Scope of work
The IRC is seeking a Project Coordinator who will lead the implementation of the IRC component of the PROSPECT SRHR project according to all agreed project deliverables, working with the Consortium unit, other Consortium partners, implementing partners, government and other key stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for all IRC project staff, including collaboration with IRC Uganda’s Health, Protection and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) technical coordinators and other programs, operations and field colleagues. The Project Coordinator will ensure that the IRC component of the PROSPECT SRHR project achieves the expected results and is implemented in accordance with the donor agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality of assistance standards.
The Project Coordinator will plan and coordinate multi-sectoral project activities covering Health, Protection and Livelihoods and the integration of services where appropriate areas across the 6 districts of West Nile in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the project.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Project Management
•Directly oversee implementation of IRC PROSPECT SRHR interventions (SRH, GBV, social norms, livelihoods) in the selected districts in line with the project wide results framework, budget and work plan,
•Directly oversee and supervise project activities implemented by local implementing partners at the community level.Lead the IRC project staff in developing, managing and implementing key project management tools, such as workplans, spending plans, procurement plans, etc. to track progress and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
•Manage and oversee the IRC project budget, track expenditure and maintain accurate projections.
•Monitor all IRC project activities implemented through IRC staff, local governments, and implementing partners to ensure timely, quality implementation
•Collaborate with other consortium members, implementing partners, government and other stakeholders in the target districts to ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the project including through regular coordination and information sharing
•Work closely with the IRC MEAL Manager for timely collection and analysis of project data and the regular collection and sharing of project evidence and learning
•Lead the project team by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.
Technical Leadership
•Lead the Sexual and Reproductive Health component of the project including:
oWork with Community health manager and the district community department in coordination with other stakeholders on community health system strengthening.
oJointly plan with the DHTs and stakeholders and conduct support supervision of selected health facilities and communities according to schedules drawn up by Health Management Teams using approved MoH tools.
oWork with MCH manager and the DHMTs to plan and coordinate On-the-Job Training (OJT) organized by MCH officers for all health service providers according to MoH guidelines and policies.
oWork with DHMTs to ensure constant and regular supply of relevant supplies to the health facilities by the respective national bodies.
oSupport DHMT/CUs to run health education on RH/FP/MCH in health facilities and communities.
oWorking with the district health teams and project staff, ensure integration of service delivery in the health facilities and at community level.
oWorking with the MEAL health manager and district biostatician, ensure good data management across supported health facilities and community interventions.
oRepresent IRC in the district level platforms and meetings including technical working groups and performance review meetings.
oParticipate in joint learning events with other partners to generate and document best practices leading to improved program quality. Work closely with DHMT and Health Facility Teams to promote all the activities at facility level.
oTake lead in planning with District health teams to conduct coordinator meetings for all partners and district local governments
•Lead the GBV and Social Norms component of the project including:
oAssume primary responsibility for the overall management of social norms staff, and implementation themes and ensure compliance with the donor agreement and project proposal, proactively notifying the Deputy WPE Coordinator if issues arise.
oProvide ongoing supervision, mentoring, training, technical support, and guidance to social norms staff, and ensure all adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation. 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.
oEnsure project team understands, maintains, and follows ethical practices in data sharing and communication with external audiences in accordance with the existing information-sharing protocol.
oEnsure integration and linkages of social norms interventions with other sectors; Legal, Health, ERD, and Education to enhance cohesion including multi-sectoral response to the needs of survivors including women and girls at risk.
oWorking with the social norms team, ensure updated GBV referral pathways are available for and adequately shared with staff, volunteers, and community members.
oEnsure close collaboration with partners to enhance adequate referrals, including health agencies, child protection agencies, UNHCR, and other relevant actors.
oEnsure regular communication with the Deputy WPE Coordinator, Field Coordinator and other internal departments regarding the project’s progress and processes.
•Lead the economic empowerment component of the project by overseeing the Senior Livelihoods Officer and the relationship with the livelihoods implementing partner(s)
oFacilitate partners, to provide private sector market driven technical skills development services. Review existing business development and training models that are age and gender appropriate and can be incorporated into the project
oSupport partners to Develop, harness and facilitate increased employment opportunities along the promoted Enterprises.
oSupport Partners to Broker and leverage productive relationships that result in increased access to various financing mechanisms by youth
oSupport partners to Design and promote “resource bundles” for youth, where youth are supported to, access training, financing, and market linkages.
oSupport partners to identify and leverage partnerships that enable youth to access timely and appropriate market information.
Requirements
The Project Coordinator will need to meet the requirements below:
•Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences or related field. At least 5 years of professional experience working on humanitarian, development or nexus programs. Experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health programming preferred, including family planning, gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV.
•Experience in project managing large-scale, multi-sector projects, including supervising various technical staff in multiple locations.
•Experience providing technical assistance in MNCH, RH/FP/HIV services
•Knowledge of the local government healthcare, education and social protection systems and experience working with government stakeholders in a system strengthening and coordination capacity.
•Experience with training and capacity building of internal and external stakeholders, including consortium partners and local implementing partners, This includes demonstrated understanding of coaching and service provider mentorship.
•Experience engaging with and mobilizing community based organizations, structures and mechanisms.
•Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, with demonstrated exceptionally strong writing and presentation skills.
•Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of West Nile preferred.
Competencies
Highly organized self-starter with proven success prioritizing multiple tasks, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
•Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
•Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
•Able to work under pressure
•Good interpersonal and communication skills
•Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
•Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
•Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc.
•Strong commitment to the IRC’s mission, purpose and values.
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: Consortium Team Leader
Position Directly supervises: A range of technical staff in health, protection and livelihoods
Indirect reporting to: Health Coordinator
Working environment
Security: Areas of project operation: All indicated areas of project operation are at Level 2 - yellow (meaning it is safe to work in the locations).
The application deadline is November 14, 2024.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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