WPE Program Manager

The WPE/GBV manager is the integral link and field site focal point responsible for the implementation of the IRC's WPE/GBV program in Lodwar and will be based in Lodwar. With the technical support of the WPE coordinator and the WPE technical unit, the manager will ensure the goals and objectives of the WPE country program are met.

The GBV/WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor's utilization of quality services responsive to the survivors' needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support. The GBV Manager will coordinate the team towards achieving the following program objectives;

• To improve survivors' access to timely, holistic and quality case management
• Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls
• Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing
• Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls

The manager has two reporting lines; to the Field Coordinator in Lodwar for operation related issues such as, administration, security and day to day running of the WPE/GBV programme. The manager will report to the WPE Coordinator on programmatic areas (technical support) including programme design and implementation, staff capacity building on programmes, partnerships, budget management and reporting. The manager also gets support from the WPE technical unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Provide ongoing leadership to the WPE/GBV team for successful coordination and implementation of programme activities to meet programme targets. Specific role includes support to programme design and compliance to WPE/GBV country and global strategy, guidance on GBV best practice, programme sustainability, GBV research and assessment to advise development of the programme
• Regular communication/updates to with the Field and WPE coordinators on the programme progress; challenges, successes and lessons learnt.
• Strengthen support mechanisms to ensure survivors can access services in a timely manner. This role includes monitoring and reporting on quality of services by WPE/GBV, monitoring and providing guidance on referral pathways and interlinkage of WPE/GBV programme with other IRC programmes (work with other programme managers)

Grant Management

• Manage and oversee all Turkana funded WPE/GBV grants in line with the IRC and donor policies and practices; ensure development, use and maintenance of appropriate systems to achieve desired project impact example work, spending and procurement plans for multiple projects and overall management of sub – grants.
• Participate and/or ensure appropriate representation of WPE/GBV programme in all grants touching on WPE programme; Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
• Ensure that all internal and donor reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.
• In coordination with GBV Coordinator, Deputy Director of Programmes, Grants Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of proposals and budgets thereto.

Capacity building

• Provide continuous GBV capacity development for the IRC staff and partners through capacity assessment/ skill gaps, identification and assigning training opportunities, capacity development opportunities, on job training, mentorship and guidance towards achieving programme goals.
• Develop, conduct and/or supervise GBV trainings and dissemination of IRC GBV resources/IEC materials.

Partnership & Networking

• Develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships (Government, NGOs, UN agencies) in Turkana to enhance access to quality, confidential and timely services by GBV survivors, ensure mainstream GBV response and prevention in other humanitarian sectors and overall development of the WPE/GBV programme. The partnerships should also enhance multi-agency/sectoral cooperation and coordination and advocacy to ensure the needs of women and girls are addressed.
• Participate and/or ensure appropriate representation of WPE/GBV programme in all strategic GBV meetings/networks in Turkana.
• Provide guidance and advice field and WPE Coordinator on development and execution of partnership agreements including contracts and MOUs.
• On a regular basis, coordinate review meetings with WPE/GBV relevant partners/networks. The meetings among other benefits should provide room to share technical expertise on GBV response and prevention and best practices,

Staff Management and Administration

• Directly supervise the Senior GBV officer with overall accountability and supervision to WPE/GBV staff in Turkana. Where appropriate, the manager also supervises the GBV counterpart manager. The role includes managing the staff performance in line with the IRC practices and policies, supervision of Interns and responsible for supervision and completion of consultancies within the programme.
• Support recruitment and retention of WPE/GBV field staff including conducting interviews, maintain updated job descriptions, orientate new staff to the IRC and the WPE/GBV program and ensure regular performance management system and documentation.
• Support WPE/GBV staff to understand and follow IRC policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely submission of payrolls, cash forecasts and purchase requests
• Oversee inventory/asset management
• Recommend and implement a capacity building plan for project staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with GBV focus
• MA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal and team building skills
• Community education/training experience desirable
• Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment
• Experience in proposal writing is preferred
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana) language preference

HOW TO APPLY:

Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at http://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1...

Please apply on or before 23rdMarch, 2016

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.