Program Coordinator, Program (Senior) Manager, Process & Quality Manager, Construction Manager

The International Rescue Committee is one of the largest providers of relief and development assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo with an annual budget of approximately US$ 80 million and over 1000 staff. Together with Care International, they are implementing a large scale Community Driven Reconstruction program in the Eastern part of the country.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development and with a budget of 150 million USD, this seven-year CDR program aims at supporting more than 1800 villages to improve socio-economic conditions and increase understanding of and demand for good governance. Tuungane is the largest program of its kind within the IRC network globally. The current program will continue through 2014.

SCOPE

IRC is currently looking for talented, experienced, bilingual and motivated persons to be involved in this ambitious program. We are specifically looking for: Community Development Reconstruction (CDR) Coordinators, CDR (Senior) Managers, CDR Process & Quality Managers, and CDR Construction Managers

Please note: Interested applicants will be part of our talent pool should a position becomes available during the year.  All positions will be based in Eastern DR Congo in the following either of the IRC offices: Goma, Bukavu, Kalemie or Lubumbashi.

RESPONSIBILITIES

For CDR Provincial Coordinators :

Lead the overall management of the program at the provincial level;Lead and implement the planning process in order to achieve the objectives determined by the national coordination of the program;Lead the financial management of the program, including budget monitoring and development of accurate spending plan;Provide leadership and management oversight to the provincial CDR team;Ensure timely and accurate reporting (narrative and financial).

For CDR Provincial (Senior) Managers. :

Assist the coordinator in the management of the program;Ensure the day-to-day operational management of the activities;Manage the field programmatic team; provide leadership and supervision;Ensure the supervision and the assessment the quality of program activities in the field. This implies regular visits to the sites;Supervise and improve the monitoring and evaluation process of the activities.

For CDR Provincial Process & Quality Managers :

Monitor, assess and maintain the quality of the programmatic activities in the field through regular field visits and the implementation of quality controls and team trainings;Reinforce field staff’s adherence to and understanding of Tuungane protocols through trainings and diffusion of relevant material;Coordinate the methodological coherence of the program through the creation and update of training modules, field guides, guidelines and toolkits for the implementing teams;Directly supervise the CDR M&E Advisor and CDR Sector Specialists, including the planning of activities, formulation of performance management plans and evaluations.

For CDR Provincial Construction Managers :

Manage the construction team; provide leadership and supervision;Supervise the quality and accuracy of BOQs and drawings for small scale projects;Supervise all call for tender and ensure the process is transparent;Ensure adequate supervision of all ongoing constructions;Ensure a comprehensive monitoring mechanism is set up including site books, visual and written reports and copies of all key documents on sites (plans, contracts,..).

REQUIREMENTS

Master or Bachelor in related field demonstrating outstanding academic achievement;Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies;Excellent human resource management skills and interpersonal skills;Substantial overseas experience in conflict or post-conflict context (ideally in Africa);From 2 to 4 years of work experience in a related field. Previous experience with governance program would be preferable;Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Motivated, positive individual who likes to take initiative;Ability to travel frequently to project sites for monitoring visits, include remote areas, in eastern DRC;Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

Only the most interesting/relevant applications will receive an answerOnly candidate fluent in French and English will be considered;Cover letters required to be considered;Applicant must be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months

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