Field Operations Coordinator at Concern Worldwide

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation & Development:

• Oversee Concern programme implementation across Marsabit, Turkana, Tana River and Nairobi Counties in line with programme work plans.
• Oversee programme implementation with a focus on the quality and linkage between sector leads and county implementation teams
• Support County Programme Managers for field level programme planning, reviews and supervision of programme implementation
• Act as focal person for the field offices in Nairobi Office for necessary support from Finance, Systems or any other support required
• Provide support to the County Programme Managers to produce quality reports in line with donor, government and Concern requirements
• Ensure programme integration and synergy among programme, systems and finance functions, flag any disconnect/ challenges and support in developing solutions.
• Coordinate with MEAL staff and support County Programme Managers to coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all programmes (including partner programmes)
• Lead on engaging with county teams for new programme development, proposal and budget development.

Security Management:

• Ensuring programme staff awareness and adherence to Country Security Management Plan and identifying security training needs for programme implementation team where appropriate
• Work with and advise county teams on security coordination with other relevant actors at the county level

Budget Management

• Support county programme managers to monitor under and over spending of budgets and advising solutions
• Coaching, mentoring and assisting direct reports on budget management
• Reporting any suspected or actual financial or other irregularities

People Management

• Ensuring adequate human resources for effective programme implementation
• Engage with direct reports for timely developing of their work plans as well as work plans of their respective teams.
• Manage leave planning and utilization for both direct reports and county teams through the respective county managers

Networking & Representation

• In coordination with the Programme Director and Country Director, representing Concern at relevant inter-agency, UN, Government and coordination meetings
• Advise and support county leads on developing and maintaining effective linkages with County Governments, partners and other relevant stakeholders

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Maintain the minimum gender standards
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Advanced University Degree in Management, Project Planning, Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, WASH, Governance or Education, with a minimum of 10 years progressive relevant professional work experience.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in a programme management position with an international NGO, with at least five years of team management experience in field operations.
• Management of diverse and multi-sectoral teams and programmes.
• Proven success in partnering, networking and collaboration with government ministries, NGOs and technical experts.
• Experience of implementing funding from major international donors (ECHO, EU, BHA/USAID etc,).
• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal).

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Strong leadership and management skills including people management, delegation, time management and prioritizing skills
• Knowledge and experience of incorporating key people-centred approaches across programmes
• Networking and advocacy skills
• Problem solving and strategic thinking
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values