AREA COORDINATOR NIGER,TAHOUA

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Job Title: Area Coordinator Tahoua

Reports to: Country Director

Job Location:
Tahoua with occasional programme meetings in Niamey

Contract Details: Grade B, Unaccompanied, 1 year with possible extension

Job Purpose:
•Manage programme managers in the timely implementation of the programmes in Tahoua. •Manage the GSM, the Administration officer and the Finance officer in Tahoua •Represent Concern Tahoua at general external meetings and act as Security Focal Point.

Main duties & Responsibilities
Programmes: •Based on programme design led by the ACDP, work with the ACD-Programmes and managers to develop and support managers to implement the field level implementation plans for all programme components. •Ensure the close coordination of logistics and systems staff to ensure that they are fully aware of programme implementation schedules and support them develop clear work plans that align with and support programming schedules – in particular ensure that procurement schedules follow budget and programme plans •Run regular coordination meetings to maintain implementation schedules up to date ensuring that any key delays are identified and addressed in a timely fashion. •Work closely with the ACD-P in developing programme practices and ensure that agreed actions are incorporated into the programme managers work plans. •Ensure that all Tahoua department heads have effective filing and that construction filing in particular provides a clear audit trail complying to both donor and Niger specific legal requirements. •Facilitate the work of the PSO, and Administrator in maintaining a centralised filing system of all programmes and systems key documents (contracts, reports etc).

Finance: •Overall responsibility for the integrity of the finance systems in the Tahoua Field Office and ensuring strict adherence to Concern’s Financial Policy & Procedures; •Hold monthly management accounts reviews with the programme, administration and transport staff. •Serve as the budget supervisor for the programme implementation budgets once approved. •In collaboration with the Logs & Transports Manager, ensure that the Tahoua region asset registers are maintained and are up to date; •Serve as budget holder for Tahoua Administration and monitor expenditure in line with monthly management accounts and prepare budget submissions as and when required by the Country Accountant;

Human resources: •Help with the recruitment process in the Tahoua region; •Work with the GSM and HR manager to ensure implementation of appropriate HR procedures and standards; •Oversee the Performance Development Review (PDR) process with Tahoua HR. Set these directly for systems staff and work in conjunction with the ACD-P for programme staff. •Manager the GSM Tahoua to oversee systems. Ensure that the CD is promptly alerted in the event of any problems in HR which have programme or potential legal or unexpected financial impact.

Administration & IT: •Support the Tahoua Administrator manage a diverse range of administrative tasks and issues including relation and communication with authorities •That approved health and safety standards are communicated and adhered to; •Facilitating work on IT, facilities and maintenance.

Security: •Act as Security Focal Point for Tahoua Region; •Chair Weekly Security Focal Group Meetings; •Ensure any security issues are communicated to CD in Niamey

Coordination/Leadership •Participate in management discussions and strategic decisions as a member of the Country Management Team •Ensure a strong team spirit and team cohesion on Tahoua base by managing conflict and engaging the staff on Concern mission and values •Act as Concern Niger representative in Tahoua external meetings which are not targeted at specific Programme Managers and attend other general Tahoua regional level meetings; •Holding weekly Tahoua level team meetings; •Ensure the smooth facilitation of donor, government and partners field visits etc. •Ensure the programme and system staff maintain regular support, m+e and systems support visits with partners. •With the support of ACDP and GSM, ensure all programme staff/partners are fully oriented in Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy, HAP principles and commitments.

Person specification: Essential •Degree in Development Studies/Business Administration/Management •Minimum two years’ experience in a senior management role •Familiarity and experience in logistics, purchasing and transport standards •Demonstrable ability to manage a team which is both culturally diverse and diverse in abilities, capacity and experience •Experience of implementing potentially contentious policies and procedures •Familiarity with budgeting and financial monitoring processes as well as project management tools •Strong staff management, capacity building and supervision skills •Proficient spoken and written in English and French •Computer Skills :Conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel •Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team, and see the importance of multidisciplinary action for achieving nutrition impact and to tackle severe poverty •Prepared to work and live in challenging and remote locations.

Desirable •Proven experience of mentoring and on-the-job training •Change management experience within diverse organisations •Used to hostile security environment •Knowledge and familiarity with Concern Worldwide HR, Logistics, Transport, Purchasing and IT policies, procedures and standards •Knowledge and experience of living and working in French West Africa

All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs

By closing date 04th October 2011

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email during this period.

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