Field Coordinator (Borno) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (management-related or general operations preferred);
• Minimum of five years’ experience managing operations and/or projects in INGOs in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills, including team management and staff development;
• Experience in field office management, including programs, supply chain, HR, administration and security management, preferably in conflict-impacted settings;
• Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills, preferably including negotiations and conflict resolution skills;
• Strong socio-political analysis skills, with demonstrated ability to assess the impact of dynamic contexts on an INGO, and vice versa;
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• Fluency in English;
• Commitment to IRC Way.

Specific Security Situation/Housing:

• The Borno Field Coordinator will be expected to respect the various security protocols in place in country.  Borno State is currently in a security context that requires clear contingency planning, with the possibility of hibernation or evacuation.  A government curfew exists and staff are required to be in the hotel or guesthouse by curfew; this is subject to change depending on changes in context.

Appendix A:

• Borno Field Coordinator Management in Partnership relationships
• As detailed in the MiP Playbook; the Field Coordinator will work with each MiP relationship on each of the following:
• Conduct a handshake meeting with the co-manager to establish decision rights summarized in an MoU;
• Work in a tripartite manner on annual planning and priorities;
• Work in a tripartite manner through the Performance Management and Evaluation process;
• Hold routine tripartite meetings as appropriate for each role, be they weekly, monthly or quarterly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specifierd.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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