World Vision Kurdistan Region in Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Project Coordinator – Erbil
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
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To effectively co-ordinate Refugee Project implementation in the districts ensuring compliance to Donor and World Vision requirements /guidelines and uphold commitment to beneficiary entitlement.
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The holder of the position should communicate World Vision’s ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination and Management
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Ensure the project activities implementation as per the project planning in co-operation with the Project Manager
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Perform monitoring for all project activities to ensure proper implementation.
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Attend and represent WVI at the coordination meetings (clusters and others) as agreed with the PM.
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Ensure liaison with other international and national NGOs, camp management, relevant local administration and institutions for coordination and cooperation relevant sector
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Support the PM with the management of budget expenditures for project activities as per WV standards.
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Keep abreast of all (potential) changes in the sector and ensure communication on this to the PM.
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Regularly update PM on project’s progress and to timely inform about issues related to the project and propose solutions to further implementation.
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Preparation of the monthly and quarterly project reviews and follow-up of key actions with the support of the Project Manager
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Ensure programme compliance to Humanitarian Accountability standards.
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Ensure that all resources earmarked to target populations are properly handled, stored, transported, distributed, tracked, fully accounted for and reported on according to World Vision standard procedures and Donor policy.
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Visit target communities on regular basis to get their perceptions and experience so as to assist in planning and implementing relevant community-oriented programs.
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Facilitate the identification designing and implementing of appropriate training needs for district staff and target communities
Staff Management
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Ensure effective and efficient management of the direct reports
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Develop staff planning
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Perform staff appraisal, promote staff capacity building by identifying support needs and report the suggestions to the Project Manager
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Keep a positive, flexible and dynamic work environment
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Leads capacity development with field staff to ensure competency levels which allow staff to do their work accordingly.
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Work with the Project Managers to supervise and provide training for all other WFP voucher staff
Coordination and Collaboration
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Co-ordinate with other Agencies, Local Authorities and Government stakeholder in the District and ensure that food voucher project is targeted to the appropriate target population (IDPs).
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To co-ordinate and foster relations with other World Vision Programs in the district so as to ensure proper allocation and sharing of resources.
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Participate in regular coordination meetings in WV and outside agencies including the donor.
Project Filing
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Ensure project sector documentation is up to date and audit compliant
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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At least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, General Management, or related field
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Minimum 3 years of work experience in Emergency Response in Food Assistance Program Management.
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Fluent in English, Arabic and/or Kurdish (speaking and writing).
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Effective in written and oral communication in English and Arabic/Kurdish.
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Computer aptitude and experience with word processors.
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Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
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Ability to work in a challenging situation (camp settings).
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Ability to cope and work under pressure.
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Well-organized, self-motivated, solution oriented, independent and ability to work in a team.
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Knowledge of commodities & logistics operations, specifically those that relate to distributions, handling, reporting, tracking, monitoring etc.
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Full adherence to World Vision Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
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Self-disciplined with good time management skills.
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The ability to produce clear and well organized documents.
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Proven planning, team work and managerial experience and skills.
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At least one-year experience in project management working with international organizations.
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Experience in Community Mobilization activities.
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Work experience with budget management and procurement procedures.
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Management experience (especially managing the diverse team of staff/ volunteers).
Work Environment
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Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.