Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator

JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 7586

Job Title: Area Coordinator

Application deadline: 19-Oct-22

Duty Station: Tabqa

Job Requirements:

Essential

University degree in relevant field

At least 2 years’ experience in a senior management position

Extensive experience in dealing with local authorities, national and international NGOs/UN agencies.

Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Arabic or Kurdish

Strong analytical, reporting and networking skills

Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs

Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in a diverse, international environment

Well-organized and able to plan work accordingly

Demonstrated ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Job Description:

The Area Coordinator is responsible for the strategic implementation and integration of organization programmes and project activities, overall management (HR, Admin, Finance and Logistics) of the office and effective representation of organization to local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders in the area of jurisdiction. He/She is also the overall security focal point for the area, ensuring, with support from the Systems Director and senior management team, regular monitoring of the security situation, daily tracking of staff moments, and the implementation of organization  security policies and procedures by all staff members.

Strategic and Programme Management

Support the Programme Director and other programme staff as needed in ensuring quality and timely implementation of all programmes in line with  strategy, sector approaches, recognised best practices and as per programme work plans and results frameworks.

Seek ways to ensure maximum integration of different programmes to ensure a holistic and complimentary response to the needs of communities supported, in conjunction with relevant programme managers.

Make sure logistical, financial and human resources potential are optimized to help achieve Programme objectives and are in line with the organization values, standards and policies.

Solve any bottlenecks that are impeding the implementation of activities at the local level.

Participate in regular programme and system coordination meetings.

Ensure that all organization Protection, equality and gender policies are incorporated into all programme planning and implementation

Contribute to and coordinate the team in the development and submission of concept notes, proposals and reports in collaboration with the Programme Director.

Working with the Accountability team, ensure an effective Complaints Response Mechanism (CRM) process is in place, addressing requests for information and complaints as required.

Safety and Security Management

Act as overall security focal point for the area. This includes regularly monitoring of the security situation and trends, updating senior management on the same.

Organize, and ensure documentation of, regular security focal group meetings.

Ensure the team and visitors understand and adhere to organization Security Management Plan (SMP) and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support the Systems Director in regularly reviewing and updating the same and other relevant security and safety procedures and policies.

Conduct risk and security assessments of new project areas, sites or modalities.

Provide ssecurity briefings to new staff, national and/or international.

Collect and share immediate information on any security incident with direct impact on staff and/or operations

Ensure strict adherence by all staff to organization zero visibility policy.

Coordination and Leadership

Act as focal contact person for organization in your area for all government organizations/departments, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organizations, beneficiaries and other key stakeholders; developing and maintaining positive and transparent relations with the same.

Participate in local coordination meetings with HAO, NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure strong cooperation and coordination.

Share information on organization activities and intervention and promote good relations and collaboration with other actors working in the area.

Office management: Finance/HR/Admin/Logs

Oversee, with support from the Office Manager – where applicable – and Systems Director, the management of logistics (including procurement, fleet management, warehousing), administration, finance and human resources functions in line with organizational policies.

Review office monthly management accounts and ensure the budget is utilized as per plan and following standard financial procedures

In cooperation with Programme managers and systems teams, ensure that staff prepare procurement plans and work plans and that they are implemented in a timely manner by systems support staff.

Team Management

Lead, manage and motivate the team ensuring that staff directly line managed have clear objectives, works plans and receive meaningful and regular feedback on their performance along with identification of professional development opportunities.

Reinforce the matrix management structure and assist in ensuring strong communication and working relationships between local staff and technical line-managers.

Strengthen and build the programmatic, managerial and operational skills of staff through on-job mentoring and coaching, feedback mechanisms, and the completion of performance development reviews and capacity building plans.

Participate in the recruitment of national staff, including development of job descriptions, and liaise with HR for supporting the recruitment process.

Hold weekly management meetings and share the minutes with the SMT

Ensure all organization policies and guidelines are adhered to by staff and local partners in your area of jurisdiction e.g. Code of Conduct, Programme Participant Protection Policy, Equality, Anti-Fraud Policy and Accountability standards.

Other

Perform any other duties as requested by the Programme Director or senior management team

organization is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Syria Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

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Other Information’s:

Only shortlisted candidates will be confirmed receipt of their applications.

Concern adopts the principle of equal opportunities.

Women are encouraged to submit their applications.

– The successful candidate must adhere to the Program Participant Protecti

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