Project Coordinator - NGOS and Humanitarian Reform
Project overview –
The NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II (NHRP II) will build on the first Phase (2008-2010, see: www.ngosandhumanitarianreform.org) and work towards more effective humanitarian outcomes by enhancing NGO engagement in humanitarian coordination mechanisms. The project will support both national and international NGOs at the country level to work particularly on improving the humanitarian system, including promoting accountability to affected populations. Learning will be shared across countries to promote good practice. The work at the country level will be drawn upon to influence global level advocacy and policy discussions. The project will work in support of ongoing work of existing forums and initiatives, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Global Humanitarian Platform (GHP).
The implementation of the project will be driven by needs identified at the country level by consortium members (ICVA, DRC, ACTED, Action contre la Faim. Actionaid, CAFOD, NRC). The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) will be the contract holder should it be awarded and ICVA the overall project lead. A Project Coordinator will be based in ICVA’s Geneva offices and five Country Project Managers in each of the focus countries, housed by consortium members. A sixth country may be added to the list during the life of the project. NHRP II will prioritise working with existing NGO coordination mechanisms where possible to take advantage of the possibility of supporting them and multiplying the impact of this project.
Place in the Organisation:
The Project Coordinator reports to a senior ICVA staff member, directly supervises the Grants and Finance Manager and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Internal Relations: S/He works closely with all the members of the ICVA Secretariat and more specifically with the Senior Policy Officer – Humanitarian Affairs, whose role it is to cover policy and advocacy related to humanitarian reform.
External Relations: S/He works closely with all the focal points of the core group and more specifically with the contract holder, DRC.
Objective
The Project Coordinator will provide leadership and cohesion to the project by managing its activities, in accordance with the Project Agreement(s), and by guiding its policy development.
Responsibilities
General
• Represent, and be the key contact, for the project
• Oversee implementation and daily management and the project, including project cycle management
• Provide support and guidance to country-level Country Project Managers and country offices.
• Liaise with, and ensure buy-in, of senior management of host organisations at country level.
Management
• Manage the Grants and Finance Manager.
• Oversee Project expenditure and budget.
• Maintain relationship with relevant ECHO desk officers, in consultation with the Grant and Finance Manager and Danish Refugee Council.
• Assist Core Group members in fulfilling the project’s 15% cost-share responsibility through fundraising, if necessary.
• Monitor programme implementation (including through at least one field visit per site per year).
• Devise TORs and manage Project consultants.
• Ensure that Core Group is updated on Project progress and challenges.
• Ensure end-of-project evaluation is conducted.
Leadership
• Initiate and stimulate new policy thinking and directions;
• Provide innovative and inspiring ideas and suggestions with regards to possible actions and initiatives of the Project
Advocacy/Policy
• Develop clear policy messages and advocacy strategies, in coordination with the country field managers.
• Commission and/or develop policy positions and briefing papers.
• Ensure the Project brings country-level issues and lessons to the attention of policy-makers at the global level, either personally, or through the ICVA Secretariat and Core Group members.
• Ensure cross-fertilisation, knowledge, and information exchange between country offices.
Requirements:
• Post-graduate degree in relevant field.
• At least 7 years of international work experience
• Prior extensive experience working with humanitarian reform bodies (HCT, Clusters, etc.).
• Extensive programme management experience (knowledge of ECHO preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively by support, facilitation and coordination).
• Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities.
• A thorough understanding of humanitarian reform, humanitarian financing.
• Experience with or , at least, a thorough understanding of the NGO community;
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Availability to travel extensively to the field, including volatile security environments.
• Strong English verbal and written skills, French language skills an asset.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV to:
secretariat@icva.ch
The NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase II (NHRP II) will build on the first Phase (2008-2010, see: www.ngosandhumanitarianreform.org) and work towards more effective humanitarian outcomes by enhancing NGO engagement in humanitarian coordination mechanisms. The project will support both national and international NGOs at the country level to work particularly on improving the humanitarian system, including promoting accountability to affected populations. Learning will be shared across countries to promote good practice. The work at the country level will be drawn upon to influence global level advocacy and policy discussions. The project will work in support of ongoing work of existing forums and initiatives, including the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Global Humanitarian Platform (GHP).
The implementation of the project will be driven by needs identified at the country level by consortium members (ICVA, DRC, ACTED, Action contre la Faim. Actionaid, CAFOD, NRC). The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) will be the contract holder should it be awarded and ICVA the overall project lead. A Project Coordinator will be based in ICVA’s Geneva offices and five Country Project Managers in each of the focus countries, housed by consortium members. A sixth country may be added to the list during the life of the project. NHRP II will prioritise working with existing NGO coordination mechanisms where possible to take advantage of the possibility of supporting them and multiplying the impact of this project.
Place in the Organisation:
The Project Coordinator reports to a senior ICVA staff member, directly supervises the Grants and Finance Manager and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Internal Relations: S/He works closely with all the members of the ICVA Secretariat and more specifically with the Senior Policy Officer – Humanitarian Affairs, whose role it is to cover policy and advocacy related to humanitarian reform.
External Relations: S/He works closely with all the focal points of the core group and more specifically with the contract holder, DRC.
Objective
The Project Coordinator will provide leadership and cohesion to the project by managing its activities, in accordance with the Project Agreement(s), and by guiding its policy development.
Responsibilities
General
• Represent, and be the key contact, for the project
• Oversee implementation and daily management and the project, including project cycle management
• Provide support and guidance to country-level Country Project Managers and country offices.
• Liaise with, and ensure buy-in, of senior management of host organisations at country level.
Management
• Manage the Grants and Finance Manager.
• Oversee Project expenditure and budget.
• Maintain relationship with relevant ECHO desk officers, in consultation with the Grant and Finance Manager and Danish Refugee Council.
• Assist Core Group members in fulfilling the project’s 15% cost-share responsibility through fundraising, if necessary.
• Monitor programme implementation (including through at least one field visit per site per year).
• Devise TORs and manage Project consultants.
• Ensure that Core Group is updated on Project progress and challenges.
• Ensure end-of-project evaluation is conducted.
Leadership
• Initiate and stimulate new policy thinking and directions;
• Provide innovative and inspiring ideas and suggestions with regards to possible actions and initiatives of the Project
Advocacy/Policy
• Develop clear policy messages and advocacy strategies, in coordination with the country field managers.
• Commission and/or develop policy positions and briefing papers.
• Ensure the Project brings country-level issues and lessons to the attention of policy-makers at the global level, either personally, or through the ICVA Secretariat and Core Group members.
• Ensure cross-fertilisation, knowledge, and information exchange between country offices.
Requirements:
• Post-graduate degree in relevant field.
• At least 7 years of international work experience
• Prior extensive experience working with humanitarian reform bodies (HCT, Clusters, etc.).
• Extensive programme management experience (knowledge of ECHO preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively by support, facilitation and coordination).
• Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities.
• A thorough understanding of humanitarian reform, humanitarian financing.
• Experience with or , at least, a thorough understanding of the NGO community;
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Availability to travel extensively to the field, including volatile security environments.
• Strong English verbal and written skills, French language skills an asset.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV to:
secretariat@icva.ch
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