Area Coordinator

Job Title: Area Coordinator Reports to: Programme Director Terms: 12-month unaccompanied position based in Geneina, West Darfur Salary: GB6 - €46,821 - €52,024 Requirements: El Genina, Darfur – Sudan - requiring travel to the field Responsibilities Programme Cycle Management • Participate in the finalisation of programme proposal documents, taking a lead on Darfur • activities, including the global proposal, logical frameworks, implementation plans, M&E plans and budget • and participate in reviews and revisions as necessary during the life cycle of the programme. • Oversee implementation of programme activities, recruitment, procurement planning and stock management that integrate all approved grants for Darfur. • Ensure all programmes follow Project Cycle Management best practices, including kick-off/review/close-out meetings, adherence to M&E plan, learning sessions and evidence-based adaptations. • Ensure mainstreaming of protection, equality, conflict-sensitivity and climate in programme design and implementation in Darfur • Ensure all aspects of Concern’s activities in Darfur adhere to programme quality standards • and policies. • Collect and share information on humanitarian needs in Darfur to inform programme strategy. • Identify needs for emergency response promptly and prioritise response where possible. Management of Darfur Field Offices (El Geneina, Kulbus and Seleia) • Ensure Concern’s and donors’ procedures and controls in relation to procurement, warehousing and fleet • management are in place in each field office, understood and complied with by all relevant personnel, • liaising with the systems team and Operations Director for support. • Ensure all assets lists and inventories are properly recorded and maintained in all field locations. • Conduct physical stock, asset and inventory counts when necessary. • Ensure all monthly procurement, warehousing and transport reports from all field locations are accurate and • completed in a timely manner and review these for any potential issues before forwarding to the logistics • team, based in the coordination office (Port Sudan). • Ensure cashier compliance with Concern’s finance policies and procedures and that the relevant documents People Management • Manage the relevant programme and support staff to create an environment conducive to efficient and • effective implementation of the set activities. • Ensure that all positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands • outcomes that are expected of them by setting SMART objectives. • Provide technical support and on-the-job training to staff, including a thorough induction at the start of their • contract. • Contribute to staff capacity building and career development, with the objective of developing the • individuals and to create and support a strong senior national staff team. • Monitor and review performance and hold staff accountable for meeting objectives. Representation • Ensure regular coordination with authorities and other actors operating in the same sector. • Participate regularly in cluster and other relevant coordination meetings. • Share information with other actors (other NGOs, UN agencies, private sector etc) for effective coordination • and cooperation. Security • Monitor, analyse and report on the security status in the programme area, across El Geneina, Jebel Moon, • Kulbus, and surrounding areas to the Operations Director. • Monitor the Humanitarian corridor between Chad and Sudan and alert changes or challenges. • Ensure the implementation of security policies and standard operation procedures, and address • security training needs. Role Holder Requirements • Master’s degree in international development, Economics, Business and Administration, or relevant social sciences, preferably Public Health/Nutrition/WASH or Gender Studies. • At least five years of experience managing and coordinating field-based operations in remote and fragile locations – preferably in health, nutrition, WASH, MPCA, or food security and livelihood sectors • Excellent knowledge of Project Cycle Management and Core Humanitarian Standards with track-record of quality programme delivery • Proven ability to take responsibility for security issues • Experience in dealing with local authorities, national and international NGOs, UN agencies • Experience in managing diverse teams and developing their capacity • Strong interpersonal, motivational, communication and coordination skills. • Experience of monitoring and reporting of budgets across a programme and ensuring effective and accountable use of funds • Familiarity and knowledge of finance, logistics, Human Resources and administration • Ability to assess problem and recommend solutions, work under pressure and to strict deadlines. • Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written, as demonstrated by the ability to write robust donor reports. Arabic is an asset. • Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to work and live in a remote environment • Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, accountability, participation • and gender equality. How to apply: Area Coordinator in El Geneina | Careers at Sudan