Programme Manager – Conflict, Gender and DRR (0332)

About the role

This is 1 year, new role with unaccompanied terms based in Bossembele, Ombella M’Poko prefecture with frequent travel to project locations, with a salary of €34,106 to €37,895

We would like you to start as soon as possible.

You will report to the Area Coordinator and will line manage National Assistant Programme Manager Conflict, Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction, and a programme team of around 7 staff (indirectly). You will work closely with Area Coordinator, Health and Nutrition support PMs, FSL PM, Field Logistician, Programme Director, and Logistics Coordinator.

Your purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the implementation of Conflict, Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) components of Concern Worldwide’s Irish Aid funded MAINGO Ti E (Development with us) programme in Bossembele (Ombella M’Poko prefecture) and Boganangone (Lobaye prefecture), Central African Republic (CAR).

You will be responsible for:

Programme implementation;

• Oversee the implementation of the Conflict, Gender and DRR component of the MAINGO Ti E programme, ensuring timeliness and delivery according to the activity plan and results framework
• Ensure the programme adheres to Concern’s Conflict, Gender and DRR policies, to best practices and to all internal policies and procedures
• Ensure participation of the community in the implementation of programme through appropriate mechanisms.
• Reinforce the capacity of the community to deal with gender, conflict and disaster related issues.
• Ensure that the programme addresses the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable.
• Build the capacity of members of the team assigned to the project
• Coordinate with other organisations in the same location to ensure timelines, packages and conditions are agreed to minimise problems and security issues.
• Liaise with other implementing partners in similar programs to ensure appropriate coordination of interventions.
• Coordinate and lead needs assessments in crisis-affected areas of Ombella Mpoko and Lobaye prefectures including operating areas in CAR.

Programme Management:

• Revise programme operational plans based on plan submitted to donors and according to best practice.
• Manage the Conflict, Gender and DRR activities ensuring that they are meeting intended aims and objectives and achieving impact. More specifically:
• Map the landscape on conflict, gender equality and DRR identifying strengths, gaps and areas that require further focus;
  • Ensure the delivery of results according to the identified indicators regarding the related logframe outcomes.
  • With the support of the Programme Director, explore strategic opportunities with key stakeholders to  maximize synergies between conflict, gender and DRR in country;
  • Participate in policy dialogues at the national level with key partners, including key line Ministries, donors, NGOs, private sector, and civil society, building on and ensuring consistency with relevant international policy guidance;
  • Provide policy support and information in the context of negotiations/discussions on conflict,  gender and DRR;
  • Contribute to strategic thinking and policy decisions on mainstreaming risk management (gender, conflict, disasters) into Concern’s humanitarian response in country and influence agenda and priority setting in relevant cluster meetings and coordination mechanisms.
  • Advocate for issues related to conflict, gender and DRR to authorities, partners and relevant clusters.
• Actively participate in the Concern CAR team.

Staff Management:

• Recruit, manage and support programme staff ensuring that there is a clearly defined structure, up-to-date job description, and reporting mechanisms for each team member.
• Ensure that all programme staff are managed in accordance with Concern’s policies and procedures and ensure that all staff fully understand, and are committed to, the organization and the programme’s mission, vision, values and strategic aims.
• Support and direct staff for their full integration in the team and ensure their open participation to the programme implementation.
• Assist with the provision of or coordinate the training necessary for the delivery of good quality activities.
• Agree clear performance objectives for all direct reports, and ensure all team members have appropriately set objectives, and that performance reviews are undertaken in a timely manner.Financial Management:
• Manage the programme budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against budget, in accordance with Concern financial procedures and guidelines.
• Together with Assistant Programme Manager and Area Coordinator, review financial reports and feedback to finance department on discrepancies.
• Develop internal budget revisions with the support of the Area Coordinator and the finance team and according to schedule
• Develop a clear work and expenditure plan and ensure that the programme is implemented within the agreed/approved budget and timeframe.

Networking:

• Organize the presence / represent Concern at regional coordination meetings
• At the request of the Area Coordinator, undertake other representational duties.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Manage programme in line with Results Based Framework (including logical framework), and the programme M&E plan; and ensure teams are accountable and understand processes
• Ensure team is aware and understand M&E requirements and methodologies and understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the information regarding the programme activities and beneficiaries is regularly captured, stored and analysed according to the established M&E Plan
• Organize regular team coordination meetings
• Lead with regular and annual data collection and analysis initiatives
• Ensure that beneficiaries have access to feedback mechanisms and that data is monitored and responses given within appropriate time periods
• Ensure that quality programme reports are produced and submitted to the Area Coordinator in timely manner, according to schedule

Security:

• Oversight of programme security – ensure all program staff strictly comply with the Security Management Plan and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide timely security information/updates/alerts for the Area Coordinator and /or SMT memberOther:
•  Contribute to organisational accountability initiatives, including overseeing the roll out of commitments of Concern under the CHS (Core Humanitarian Standards)
• Adhere fully to the commitments and rules of Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct (P4 and CoC), including the respect of confidentiality.
• Report to the appropriate manager, all violations of the P4 or CoC, this is a mandatory duty of all staff.
• Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Area Coordinator or SMT member.

Your skills and experience will include: 

• Relevant degree (Gender, Conflict Analysis, DRR programming, community development, economy, or related discipline)
• At least three years working in emergency settings for an international NGO with programme management experience
• Minimum two years overseas experience
• Designing and implementing disasters projects and/or DRR programming and social cohesion with a particular focus on Gender Equality
• Good understanding of institutional donors’ requirements and operating styles
• Experience in integrating and evidencing accountability in programming
• Demonstrably strong understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and tools;
• Proven analytical, planning and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to communicate with people and to contribute to local staff capacity development
• Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team politically and culturally sensitive
• Proven analytical, planning, and problems solving skills.

We would also like:

• Familiar with the project management cycle
• Familiar with logistics and administrative processes
• Proven ability in report writing, research and documentation and experience in proposal writing
• Excellent communication skills in French both written and verbal, and working knowledge of English.
• Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate
• Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines
• Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience
• Ability to motivate and develop skills of others
• Facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Methodical, thorough and problem solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Recent work experience in CAR or DRC would be an asset