Democratic Republic of the Congo: Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator manages the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.

Project Overview

The project will target IDP and Returnee populations in a remote location in the centre which has seen armed conflict and massive displacement since August 2016. Through existing health centres the Health sector will provide free care through the strategies of Primary Health Care. A system for obstetric emergencies and disease surveillance will be supported with emphasis on prevention of outbreaks, PHC, SGBV, BCC, CU5 and PLW; prevention of disability, particularly blindness, will also be explored.

Workplace

Field based position Lusambo, Democratic Republic of Congo. Take a look at Medair’s work inD.R. Congo.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

September 2017. Full time, 10 months with possible extension.

Key Activity Areas

Project Management

• Oversee the overall implementation of the designated projects in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget.
• Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated projects, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal.
• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted.
• Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects.
• Support the Country Director in the development and production of new concepts and proposals.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting of activities to Medair, donors and line managers.

Representation

• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent Medair at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security).
• Accompany donors on field trips and ensure programme details are transmitted in a timely and professional manner.

Financial Management

• Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects in accordance with donor guidelines.
• Ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations.

Staff Management

• Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc.
• Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team.
• Promote the health and security of the staff of the designated project by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices.

Security Management

• Monitor, review and analyse the security status of the areas of operation on a regular basis, liaising as appropriate with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies.
• Ensure all staff members working for the designated projects and all visitors receive appropriate briefings and on-going training in security-related topics.
• Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports.
• Ensure availability and functional security related equipment, this includes vehicles, radios etc.

Quality Management

• Promote and use the Medair operating procedures, ensuring that guidelines are followed.
• Ensure designated projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements.
• Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes.

Team Spiritual Life

• Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
• Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
• Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of English and French (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

• 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and CHS.
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills. Leadership and management skills.
• Experience and willingness in training / mentoring staff. Team-player with good inter-personal skills.
• Creative, open-minded, a good listener patient, flexible, self-learner.

Working Conditions

• This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

Application Process

Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:

• Medair organisational values.
  
• Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
  
• Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
  
• Benefits Package provided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).

Then to apply, go to http://relief.medair.org/en/jobs/positions/project-coordinator-drc-lusambo/ then:

1. apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

2. apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.