Coordinator, Country Programs Ert

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COORDINATOR, COUNTRY PROGRAMS ERT - (1)



Job Title


Coordinator, Country Programs ERT




Location


Global - GO (Primary)






Category


Emergency Response Unit




Date Needed By


8/1/2021


Program Description (Background)

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Country Programs Coordinator ERT is to support the implementation of services in an emergency setting. The Country Programs Coordinator ERT conducts and supports assessments, coordinates start up activities, develops proposals including budgets, logical frameworks, and detailed work plans.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program design and proposals development
  
  
  
  • Identify potential donors for project funding
  
  
  • Identify projects and concepts using program data, assessments, and coordination efforts;
  
  
  • Lead the design of projects and development of project proposals
  
  
  • Identify local partners and entities
  
  
  • Support local partners to develop proposals aligned with International Medical Corps programming.
  
  
  
  


• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
  
  
  
  • Ensure new program proposals adhere to donor requirements and expectations regarding MEAL.
  
  
  • Ensure the allocation of necessary budget and human resources for implementation of MEAL activities across all grants.
  
  
  • Ensure the implementation of MEAL activities in line with donors’ requirements and IMC’s minimum standards.
  
  
  • Ensure formal design, implementation, training, and monitoring of community-based feedback and response mechanisms (CBFRM).
  
  
  • Ensure findings and lessons from previous project cycles inform future program strategy.
  
  
  • Ensure partner level activities/training pertaining to MEAL are resourced.
  
  
  • Ensure effective use and implementation of MEAL minimum standards across program management.
  
  
  • Provide technical support to MEAL department while developing MEAL strategy for the country mission.
  
  
  • Ensure Managers at all levels are aware of their roles and responsibilities related to CBFRM staff training.
  
  
  
  


• Effective implementation of the portfolio
  
  
  
  • Provide sufficient leadership to enable program activities take place on time, on target, and to a high standard of quality.
  
  
  • Hire, orient and supervise new team members as necessary.
  
  
  • Determine training needs, advocate and plan for professional development.
  
  
  • Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
  
  
  • Draft agreements with partners, government bodies, and relevant local entities.
  
  
  • Ensure donor compliance in activities and programming.
  
  
  • Ensure effective monitoring and plan for program evaluation.
  
  
  • Collaborate with human resources in the identification and selection of personnel.
  
  
  • Request technical and operational support as needed.
  
  
  • Draft and submit high quality and timely reports.
  
  
  • Visit existing and potential Emergency Program partners offices and project locations.
  
  
  • Identifies problems, bottlenecks and issues impacting implementation.
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate and Liaise
  
  
  
  • Support the emergency response in developing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  • Ensure appropriate information flow among headquarters, field, and external actors.
  
  
  • Enable a process for lessons learned for programming, operations, and International Medical Corps coordination.
  
  
  
  


• Representation
  
  
  
  • Participate in media relations, public outreach and awareness initiatives.
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to International Medical Corps mission and strategy
  
  
  
  • Coordinate or participate in dialogue on International Medical Corps strategy in country;
  
  
  • Support the development of the program strategy in coordination with departments active in the emergency response;
  
  
  • Participate in training and professional development activities;
  
  
  • Ensure mutual support within the team and contribute to teambuilding.
  
  
  
  


• General
  
  
  
  • Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
  
  
  
  


• Policy Adherence
  
  
  
  • Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards.
  
  
  • Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
  
  
  
  

The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Social Science, Public Health, Emergency Management or related field is preferred.


• Typically, 7+ years of relevant progressive experience in humanitarian relief or development sector/context.


• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues.


• Significant experience managing projects in developing countries or similar context.


• Demonstrated, successful experience with humanitarian funding.


• Familiarity with relevant stakeholders, especially international organizations.


• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations and coordination structures.


• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations.


• Understanding of health and development concepts in developing countries.


• Working knowledge of financial management and strategic planning.


• Experience using DHIS2.


• Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment.


• Full computer literacy and adequate administrative skills.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions.


• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions.

CODE OF CONDUCT

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization.

SAFEGUARDING

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks.

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Location: Brasil, BR

Posted Date: 11/21/2024