Iraq: Livelihood Program Manager - IRAQI KURDISTAN – Dohuk – H/F

Context of the position

The French Red Cross is operational in northern Iraq since 2013, especially in Dohuk, Ninewa and Erbil governorates. FRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including WASH, livelihoods, shelter and relief. The Iraq programme presently employs about 85 national staff and 12 international staff.

The French Red Cross works in partnership with the local branches of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

In 2016, FRC will continue its emergency and early recovery assistance for Syrian refugees, Iraqi IDPs, returnees and most vulnerable host communities. This will include in particular:

• Continuous development of synergies with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society.
• Joint FRC/IRCS contingency planning and emergency response for new waves of people displacement induced by the ongoing conflict or for poorly-covered vulnerable population.
• Provision of sustainable WASH facilities & services for Syrian refugees in Domiz camp (the Kurdistan’s largest camp, with more than 45 000 people), and for the IDP population in the event of new funding opportunities.
• Expanding livelihoods program in northern Iraq.

The French Red Cross is looking for a program manager to oversee the implementation of two synergetic livelihood projects:

1) The first project aims at supporting economic independence, resilience and self-reliance of abused Yezidi women and SGBV/trafficking victims through increase of economic opportunities and risks mitigation of social tension in Dohuk governorate. The objectives are threefold:

• Offer adapted vocational training according to the local labor market needs identified through a labor market assessment.
• Facilitate the target group’s employment by offering access to job services and supporting business creation through training, individual coaching and conditional cash grant.
• Provide psycho-social support to the target beneficiaries.

2) The second project aims at strengthening livelihoods opportunities of vulnerable Syrian refugees and host-communities living in Dohuk and Erbil governorates in order to increase their resilience and self-reliance. The objectives are threefold:

• Reinforce the existing structures of vocational training centers and job centers in the two northern governorates of Dohuk and Erbil, in collaboration with the ministry of labor and social affairs (MOLSA).
• Create a mobile training unit placed under the umbrella of the MOLSA and using local vocational training materials and trainers to reach un-served / isolated populations;
• Offer vocational training courses and business start-up support to vulnerable Syrian refugees and host-communities.

The position

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Economic Recovery & Development PM is a senior management position for FRC with supervisory and managerial responsibilities, including direct program management responsibilities for two specific livelihoods program in Dohuk & Erbil governorates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A- Project management and development

• Oversee all the livelihoods interventions to ensure they are of quality and in compliance with the project proposal and the FRC’s response strategy.
• Ensure FRC Livelihoods programs are implemented using best practice tools for effective project cycle management (work plan, spending plan, procurement plan, etc.)
• Design high quality monitoring and evaluation systems to monitor program activities and ensure that monitoring data is analyzed in a timely manner in order to influence and adapt program activities.
• Develop specific methodologies and tools on livelihoods and promote a culture of learning so that lessons learned and good practices are documented and shared for institutional memory and learning.
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes for future FRC Livelihoods interventions in Iraqi Kurdistan in coordination with the livelihoods coordinator and HQ technical department.
• Liaise regularly with FRC finance and logistics departments to ensure the support necessary to carry out activities according to FRC policies and procedures.

B- Team management

• Ensure the proper management of the project personnel, in close collaboration with the FRC administration unit: updated job descriptions, recruitment process, performance appraisals, etc.
• Supervise the project staff directly and ensure good coordination within the team.
• Ensure that the project staff abides by the FRC rules and regulations, especially those related to safety/security.
• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on capacity needs assessments.
• Ensure regular meetings with the project team.

C- Grant management and reporting

• Manage and oversee the FRC grants related to projects he/she implements.
• Manage the project budget; oversee all budget expenditures in collaboration with the finance department.
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using FRC and donor formats
• Prepare a monthly report for the head of delegation.

D- Coordination & Representation

• Represent the FRC to all stakeholders - local authorities, international/ /local partners, community leaders, donors to enhance cooperation and coordination.
• Actively participate in coordination mechanism with network partners and host community to ensure information sharing, coordination of interventions and enable meaningful participation of host communities.
• Liaise with partners, particularly through the EL/SC cluster/working group/coordination mechanism, to share findings and any issues of relevance and/or concern related to the ERD projects.

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINK

Hierarchical

• The Economic Recovery and Development PM works under the responsibility of the FRC livelihood coordinator.
• The Economic Recovery and Development PM is the line manager of 6 project staff.

Functional:

• The FRC program managers and the technical advisor based in HQ.
• The FRC departments (logistics, administration/finance).

External:

• The institutional and technical partners of the projects.

The profile of the candidate

EDUCATION

Degree and/or experience in social economy and/or social science, with experience in livelihood (vocational training, business support…) and/or protection projects.

LANGUAGES

• Good command of English.
• Arabic and/or Kurdish are/is an asset.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

• Relational & interpersonal ease.
• Strong ability and appetence to mobilize and coordinate with various institutional and technical partners around the project.
• Good understanding on gender issues.
• Strong listening, comprehension and dialogue skills.
• Sense of responsibility, team spirit.
• Strong work organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt promptly in a security-volatile environment.

EXPERIENCES AND ABILITIES

• Experience in livelihood project management with an international NGO.
• Experience in social & economic integration in France or in other countries.
• Experience in participative methodologies.
• Experience in multi confessional and/or multi-ethnic environments.
• Experience with displaced/refugee population.
• Experience in staff & team management and ability to work with various profiles in a multilingual environment.
• Experience in institutional capacity building.
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement an asset.
• Experience in Middle East an asset.
• Good command of the MS office pack.
• Strong writing skills.

Location : Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdistan

Duration: 1 year

To be filled: June 2016

Deadline for applications: 15 June 2016

Prerequisites

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
• Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel

To be better acquainted with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, we invite you to follow two training sessions online, free and accessible to all, that also constitute a real advantage for your application:

WORC (The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent) is an e-learning course on the fundamental principles and operations of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Its 12 modules address subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, its emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. It is intended for all: volunteers, employees, members or people wishing to get more information on the biggest humanitarian movement in the world.

Stay Safe is intended for every staff in a position to carry out international missions on behalf of the Federation or a National Society of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The course aims at developing a common culture of security management within the Movement in order to enable a better understanding of the main threats and risks for humanitarian actors in the field, and offers solutions to restrain their impact. You will find these lessons on the IFRC Learning Platform open to all by clicking on the following link: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

To apply , candidates can contact directly

Hélène GREICHE[

Chargée des ressources humaines internationales Moyen-Orient/Caraïbes/Asie/Pacifique

Direction des Relations et Opérations Internationales

Croix-Rouge française Ì

98, rue Didot 75694 Paris Cedex 14

Tél. : +33 1 44 43 41 52 Fax: + 33 1 44 43 12 34

Skype : helene.greiche.droi

Or candidates can also apply directly via the FRC job board and send CV and CL

http://emploi.national.croix-rouge.fr/fe/tpl_croixrouge02.asp?newms=jj&id=69526&newlang=2