Dadaab, Garissa - The Area Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and oversight of programs in Garissa County. The Area Coordinator must ensure that all program designs and outputs align with Samaritan’s Purse’s (SP) strategy, donor standards, and local laws. Other essential duties include management of: Operations, Security, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, as well as Community Relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate all projects in Garissa County in close communication with the Country Director (CD) • Oversee all aspects of ongoing programs including WASH, Nutrition, and Relief Interventions: manage the program managers and work directly with them to address programmatic challenges; hold Program Managers accountable to grant and program requirements, timelines, and outputs; adjust implementation strategies as necessary for successful program outputs; ensure each program is contributing a significant impact through monitoring and evaluation • Produce timely and accurate program reports: weekly and monthly program reports submitted to the Country Director; review Quarterly and Final reports for external donors such as UNICEF • Develop new program concepts to address the needs of Garissa County: coordinate assessments and gather information; prioritize high need areas and sectors; assist with new program proposals and budget writing • Ensure inter-program Operations are functional: oversee and work directly with the Operations Manager; prioritize needs for resource sharing with SP assets; ensure accountable and efficient systems are in place; approve international purchase requests, audit procurement systems, pricing, and inventory on a monthly basis • Serve as the security focal point for Garissa County: update evacuation and contingency plans frequently; conduct regular security meetings with national and international staff; gather relevant information; assess risk in coordination with the senior management team; determine areas of safe operation; enforce safety and security policies and procedures • Manage Human Resources: work directly with the Kenya HR manager; ensure staff morale is high; oversee and approve management staff leave time; conduct performance evaluations for staff that are directly managed; resolve staff disputes and disagreements; conduct interviews for vacant management positions; enforce disciplinary measures as necessary • Monitor financial risk, reporting, and program budgets: work with the Finance Assistant to produce funds requests and spending forecasts; approve funding requests and payments; review program activity reports to ensure proper expense allocation; monitor all program budgets and corresponding timelines to ensure spending is on track; conduct surprise cash counts • Facilitate good community relations by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with local leaders, Government officials, the UN, and non-government organizations; ensure that SP is accepted by the community; attend relevant meetings; coordinate with Government, NGO’s and UN agencies to avoid overlap and identify programming gaps • With a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse • Maintain a Christian witness to the communities
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree; or 3 to 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa or among Somali people • Program management experience • Field level management experience • Possesses strong organizational skills • Possesses strong cross cultural communication skills, as well as written and verbal • Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership • Experienced in managing multiple programs and large diverse teams • Ability to be flexible and adaptable • Understanding of local culture is essential • Willingness to travel in and out of the field • Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods • Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions • Swahili language skills a plus
Length of contract: 12 months Open until filled Target date to the field: October 2011 Position is unaccompanied
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