Governance & Rights Coordinator at International Rescue Committee

Responsibilities for the Governance & Rights Coordinator Job

Program development and management 

• Work with the Deputy-Director for Programs (DDP), Grant and Fund raising Coordinator, sector coordinators, Governance technical advisers and field staff to design, implement and review governance programming approaches and strategies for the IRC Somalia program
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan and the Outcome and Evidence Framework for Somalia through committed investment in achievement of the plan objectives, meeting milestones and regular review of plans
• Lead and oversee proposals development within the Governance sector, support program development within other sectors pertaining to mainstreaming of governance approaches
• Oversee the implementation of all governance programming activities according to implementing strategies, procedures, work plans as well as donor requirements in order to achieve project deliverables.
• Work with sector coordinators to ensure that approaches such as Do No Harm, Conflict Sensitive Analysis, Social Network Analysis and Power Analysis are integrated to inform project design and implementation within all sectors.
• Promote coordination and cooperation, joint action and sharing of good practices and lessons learned between partner organizations and institutions. 

Program monitoring and evaluation 

• With the M and E manger, oversee the development and use of quality monitoring information systems, and impact evaluation tools. Ensure that the data produced is used to inform decision-making and improve program quality
• Monitor program implementation against work plans and overall project objectives, documenting progress and achievements
• Ensure that program team are regularly using the monitoring for action tools and standards as well Comprehensive Online Measurement Effectiveness Tools (COMET) system.
• Ensure effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use capturing best practices to support program decision-making
• Conduct donor reporting, as required, in coordination with other Grants team, Outcome Area Leads, Program Coordinators, M and E manger and the DDP
• Lead in collaboration with REL Unit and the M&E advisor and lead the program impact evaluation in the Governance related Outcome Areas. 

Finance and Grants Management 

• Conduct with the Governance & Rights team regular budget versus actual (BVA) analysis;
• Assist in the development and realignment program budgets in collaboration with Finance Controller
• Ensure the proper management of program budget with respect to IRC and donors procedures, policies and requirements
• Ensure the implementation of project activities in line with approved budgets and spending plans 

Governance & Rights Coordinator Job Requirements 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, economics, political science or a related technical field
• Prior experience (minimum 5 years) in governance, protection, women’s protection sectors in a relevant management/ advisory role.
• Experience in community development, governance mainstreaming and/or (local) institutional strengthening strongly desired
• Experience in program design, technical writing and budget development and management. Project management experience in post-conflict context an advantage
• Practical experience working on institutional capacity assessments, analysis of results, and recommendations for appropriate interventions
• A strong understanding of structures and management systems within service delivery sectors
• Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies
• Strong skills in higher level program monitoring approaches including use of systematic evaluation tools
• Skills in communicating, knowledge-sharing and coordinating across sectors and work with consortiums
• Knowledge of local governance in protracted and post-conflict contexts, and of gender and inclusion strategies
• Must be comfortable working as part of a larger team in a complex, fluid and demanding management environment
• Motivation and drive to develop and grow the sector within the country program
• Willingness to live most of the time and travel within Somalia for designing and monitoring programs, staff interactions, and meeting with relevant stakeholders
• Fluent in English. Working knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage
• IRC leading the way from harm to home.