Program Management, Implementation, and Coordination

• Facilitate planning, coordination, and execution of project activities, ensuring alignment with approved proposals, IRC Project Cycle Management (PCM) guidelines, and donor requirements.
• Oversee that budgeted resources and implementation plans are in place, coordinate and communicate Ops and programmatic needs
• Oversee project performance to ensure targets, objectives, and log-frame indicators are met, with a specific focus on fostering social cohesion and economic integration between IDPs and host communities.
• Working closely with PCs, ensure all activities are implemented in full compliance with IRC, government, and donor policies, procedures, and accountability frameworks.
• Ensure effective partner engagement and coordination throughout the project lifecycle. This includes: joint planning, implementation, monitoring, and learning.
• Conduct regular field, with partners to monitor activities, inspect IRC visibility, and lead project review sessions with MEAL, Grants, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Facilitate effective integration of Health, Protection, and ERD programs throughout all project phases, with a focus on cross-sectoral coordination and inclusive programming.
• Oversee project performance to ensure targets, objectives, and log-frame indicators are met, with a specific focus on fostering social cohesion and economic integration between IDPs and host communities.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, inspect IRC visibility, and lead project review sessions with MEAL, Grants, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Oversee project entry and phase extensions, ensuring a smooth transition and adequate support for Sr. Managers.
• Promote community-led solutions by strengthening peacebuilding mechanisms, supporting community-based committees, and ensuring active participation of marginalized groups (e.g., women, youth, persons with disabilities) in decision-making.
• Support the design and implementation of conflict-sensitive approaches, ensuring all activities address underlying drivers of tension between IDPs and host communities.

• Provide strategic leadership in engaging and managing diverse partnerships, including local/national humanitarian actors, government, private sector, and civil society networks/alliances.

   

Budget Management & Compliance:

• Oversee budget utilization, ensuring spending aligns with IRC financial procedures and donor requirements.
• Authorize and track expenditures, working closely with Program, Grants, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure PCM tools (Project Cycle Management tools) are in place and effectively utilized.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

•           Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team membersof team members under the RISE program in relevant technical and management competencies.

•           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 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.

•           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.

•           Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate.

•           Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.