Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Function: Programme Implementation and Management Support
Job Group: Programme
Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan with travel to field locations
Administrative Line Manager: Head of Programme
Technical Line Manager: Head of Programme
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
NP currently has humanitarian protection programming in the Ninewa region of Northern Iraq, conducting Camp-based and Return areas Protection and peacebuilding activities for displaced persons and returnees, and is seeking to expand its activities to the Kirkuk governorate of Northern Iraq. We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Team Leaders with great leadership skills to develop and manage civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by violent conflict in the region.
JOB PURPOSE
The Programme Coordinator plays a leading role in ensuring overall program coordination, quality, and impact. The Programme Coordinator also ensures that programs are evidence and needs driven, monitored closely, and funded appropriately. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Coordinator works closely and supports the Programme Managers, Programme Advisors and the Project Development department.
ABOUT YOU
The Programme Coordinator plays a supportive role to maximize for the quality of programme delivery, the development of in-country expertise in each UCP Project, as well supporting the capacity development of both national and international staff. S/he establishes clear communications, participates actively in programme development, project management, coordination, and strategy meetings with other members of the program team. The Programme Coordinator actively engages with partners and stakeholders at the national level.
The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention leadership and peacebuilding. S/he has a clear understanding of the project management cycle, and is highly skilled in budget management and has the ability to draw out impact in implementation. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports on overall programme strategy development through consultations with technical leads and country leadership staff to support strategic growth. Remain informed of humanitarian response and funding trends in country and provide regular updates on these trends. Support the programme team in Juba and across the country in project implementation.
Provide technical support to the project managers, advisors and field staff. Support where necessary in budget management, putting together project deliverables, maximizing project impact, and coaching team members.
Support programme development with colleagues in country program to identify funding opportunities and develop competitive, responsive proposals that are in line with country strategy and compliant with donors. Ensure that all internal and external reports are provided in a timely fashion in collaboration with relevant staff.
4. Finance and administration (15%)
Coordinate with NP’s support services, Programme Development and Head of Programmes to ensure that budgets are designed in accordance with needs. Ensure that expenditures are planned and properly managed through regular budget reviews, BVAs, flag out any under or overspending and propose corrective measures.
5. Representation (10%)
Attend coordination meeting in coordination with the Head of Programmes; with Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; national level working groups, Protection cluster local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Skills
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
Interpersonal:
English Language:
Other Specialized Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NO FEE
NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.