Concern Worldwide is hiring a Area Coordinator

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• 0 comments Concern Worldwide is hiring a Area Coordinator Concern Worldwide is hiring a Area Coordinator for its base in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Job overview

Founded in 1968, Concern is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern’s vision, mission and action are guided by one goal: to end extreme poverty at any cost. Concern aspires to a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Our culture is based on strong values and we are convinced that our employees are at the heart of everything we do and essential to achieving our goal: "Join those furthest from the objectives set". We are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and has the means to succeed in their functions and contribute to the achievement of our mission. Overview and objective

Responsibilities

Oversee, develop and manage Concern's programs, as well as human resources, finance, logistics and administration functions in the region. Tanganyika. As part of your responsibilities, including budget management, you will work with other senior managers to ensure that programs are implemented in accordance with Concern’s policies and procedures. Based on Kalemiebut making frequent field visits, the regional coordinator will ensure effective representation of Concern with local authorities, communities, NGOs and other stakeholders in the region. Responsibilities Implementation of the programme Coordinate program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality delivery within agreed donor budgets, timelines and requirements, in close collaboration with the Program Director. Conduct regular field visits and assist programme managers in monitoring progress towards programme objectives and resolving implementation issues. Monitor program spending with budget officials and ensure effective financial management, in accordance with Concern and Donor procedures. Contribute to the strategic direction of the program Tanganyika, including national strategic plan, annual planning, resource requirements and budget revisions. Support the development of proposals and budgets and proactively identify program and funding opportunities.

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Coordinate with relevant authorities, sectoral groupings, NGOs, INGOs and other stakeholders to enhance complementarity and avoid duplication. Work with the Program Quality and Development Coordinator and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team to ensure effective monitoring of program results and impact. Ensure the integration of Concern’s accountability commitments and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), including effective feedback mechanisms and community complaint handling. External representation Represent Concern in relevant humanitarian and coordination forums and maintain close relationships with local authorities, humanitarian actors and other stakeholders. Support the identification of funding opportunities and donor engagement in coordination with the Program Director and Program Quality and Development Coordinator. Participate in relevant advocacy and coordination initiatives, including on stakeholder linkages, gender, equality and rapid response, and promote visibility of Concern’s work. Finance, administration and logistics Supervise program budgets and expenditures, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with Concern and donor requirements. Oversee cash management and ensure that transactions comply with company procedures. Oversee logistics, transport, administrative and HR functions and contribute to long-term operational planning. Team Management Lead and manage assigned staff, supporting capacity building, performance and professional development through Concern’s performance management processes. Ensure staff and partners understand and comply with Concern policies, including protection, equality, anti-fraud and reporting of irregularities. Support workforce planning, recruitment and development of national staff in collaboration with relevant HR and managers. Humanitarian access and security Maintain relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders to facilitate humanitarian access and programme implementation. Provides a security focal point for operational areas, monitors changes in the context and keeps management informed of significant changes. Ensure the implementation of the security management plan and compliance with security procedures and protocols, proposing updates if necessary.

Education / Qualifications

Ensure that staff receive appropriate safety information and training. Code of Conduct, Responsibility and Protection Ensure compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct and associated policies, and promote understanding and compliance among staff. Defend the values of Concern and demonstrate leadership in equality, diversity, inclusion and protection. Promote meaningful community participation throughout the program cycle and ensure that feedback and complaint mechanisms are functional and accessible. Ensure that communities receive appropriate information on complaint mechanisms, protection of individuals and expected behaviour of staff. Actively participate in emergency response, as required. Maintain the confidentiality of information obtained in the performance of functions. Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor or country director. Requirements of the position holder Essential

Experience

Proven skills and experience in humanitarian access and security management. At least three years of international experience in a leadership position in the humanitarian or development sector, preferably in Africa. Experience managing diverse teams of national and international staff in complex operational environments. Fluency in French; a good working knowledge of English is an asset. Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Humanit Studies

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