Deputy Field Coordinator

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision and line management of the Field Coordinator, the Deputy Field Coordinator is responsible at base level for the direct supervision of the Programs being implemented in the Base, more specifically, Food Security and Livelihoods and Health in BML areas of intervention.

• Programs: He/she coordinates the project teams and ensures the operational and qualitative aspects of the programs are put into practice properly (monitoring of objectives, respecting due dates and budgetary provisions, quality control, synergy of the teams) according to the contractual documents and in line with PU-AMI policies and procedures. This includes sound coordination with Deputy Field Coordinator for South area and MEAL department of Saida base.
• Representation: He/she will participate in the technical forums (Working Groups) at local level
• Human Resources: He/she will be the direct line manager of the Project Managers in this base and will ensure that appropriate support and capacity building is brought to the senior managers of the programs.
• Logistics and Administration: He/she will oversee the logistic and administrative duties of the projects with the support of the Logistic Department
• Strategy: He/she will ensure that the programs developed are in line with PU-AMI mandate and strategy, and will propose new interventions according to the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the region.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE AND LINKED ACTIVITIES

A.MANAGE THE PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL AND QUALITATIVE DEVELOPMENT

• He/she guides all the Managers under his/her direct responsibility in achieving project objectives, guarantee the quality of the work done and respect reporting and implementation timelines.
• He/she provides regular updates of the Program implementation activities and performance to the Field Coordinator.
• He/she alerts the Field Coordinator in cases where delays in carrying out programs have been identified and suggests adjustments (in terms of activities, operation area, budget, schedule etc.)
• Identify, assess and analyze needs with the Project Managers and the field teams and make suggestions and recommendations to the Field Coordinator, Head of Mission and Deputy Head of Mission to improve the quality of activities
• Ensure supervision and close team work between the Project Managers and his/her teams in relation to the proper implementation of activities
• Monitor that the administrative, logistics and technical procedures linked with the projects are observed by the teams
• Analyze the logistics and administrative needs for the projects as identified by the Logistician and the Administrator and ensure support services for program implementation are operating effectively

• Support the Project Managers with the analysis of budget follow-ups
• He/she ensures that project teams’ practices respect PU-AMI’s procedures and formats and are in compliance with the PU-AMI’s operational policy
• Support in monthly reviews of Financial Follow up (FFU) process when requested.

B.MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT PROJECT LEVEL

• He/she will be the direct line manager of Project Managers in the Program Department for BML areas of intervention;
• He/she will ensure adherence to PU-AMI staff regulations and HR policies (Anti-corruption and Policies)
• Identify gaps and needs in terms of project management, and provide support and on-job training to the Project Managers in regards to budget management, report writing, monitoring and evaluation systems, representation, etc.
• Participate in the recruitment of Project Managers, and upon request, participate in the recruitment of other key project staff
• He/ she makes sure that technical guidelines validated at coordination level are well implemented by projects teams.
• Evaluate regularly the appraisals of the Project Managers
• Organize project meetings when needed, minutes reporting, team communication and team building

C.MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• Submit monthly situation report to Field Coordinator and ensure proper submission of monthly reports by the Project Managers
• Support the Project Managers to develop appropriate reporting tools and submit them on a regular basis
• Under the technical supervision of the Field Coordinator, ensure effective and timely data collection related to the indicators listed in the log frames
• Report to the Area Coordinator on meetings, project activities and any other relevant information
• Participate in the preparation of intermediate and final reports to the donors (the task will be shared with the Grants Officer and the Project Managers according to their capacities and time available)
• Working closely with the Field Coordinator and technical coordinators to develop high quality funding applications that are needs-based and evidence driven and include inputs from PU-AMI technical teams and Technical coordinators and all involved external stakeholders (targeted communities, potential partners, government authorities, etc.);
• Collaborating with the Field Coordinator and the MEAL Coordinator to ensure the development of strong needs and impact analysis processes, including needs assessments, risks analysis, relevant SMART outcomes indicators and adequate sources of verification, and impact evaluation reports.

D. REPRESENTATION AT FIELD LEVEL IN TECHNICAL FORUMS

• • Under the guidance of the Field Coordinator, and in coordination with the technical coordinator, he/she participates in the Working Groups on technical issues,
  • He/ She liaises with partners at field level about the technical approaches developed,
  • Initiating at field level technical discussion with other humanitarian stakeholders in order to develop technical advocacy for development and implementation of relevant technical approaches to address optimally the humanitarian needs.

Team Management

• • Number of people to manage and their position (local staff): 2 program managers
  • The Deputy Field Coordinator reports directly to the Field Coordinator (line manager),
  • H/She works in collaboration with (not exhaustive): Deputy Field Coordinator for South area, FSL Coordinator, Grants Officer, other Technical Coordinators.
  • Direct management: Health Project Manager, FSL Project Manager
  • Indirect management: Livelihood Team Leader and Business Development Technical Advisor, Health Information System Team Leader, PHCC Team Manager, Community Health Team Manager, Field Officers and supervisors.

• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Focus on the 4 prioritized activities relative to the context of the mission

• Reinforce the capacity in Project Cycle Monitoring of the Project Managers
• Propose needs and gaps analysis along with field assessments in BML area, in line with Deputy Head of Mission and Field Coordinator
• Propose a mainstreamed MEAL strategy and planning at base level, in line with the Field Coordinator.
• Strengthen the coordination with external stakeholders in BML area

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences Education degree
• Work experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in the areas of program development, project management, donor reporting and grant compliance;
  • Successful experience in team management.
  • At least 1 year Experience as a Humanitarian Project Manager
• Knowledge and skills: Strong Knowledge of project management methodology and cycle; Strong knowledge of BML governorates; Preferable: Prior knowledge of the country/region an asset
• Language skills: Excellent command in writing and editing documents in both languages: Arabic, English. French (is an Asset)
• Computer skills: Pack Office (Strong computer skills essential, including ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, database management software, statistical packages, GIS.)

ASSETS

• Interests:
  • Work in relief, interest for social issues
• Transversals skills

• A strong commitment to humanitarian principle and the willingness to make sure beneficiaries’ needs are covered as best as the resources available allow.
• Capacity to delegate and to supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of national staff and developing second layer of leadership;
• Problem solving and leadership skills;
• Proven management ability and inter-personal skills – team player;
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively as part of a diverse team and manage a varied workload;
• Proven capacity for analyzing and synthesizing comprehensive information and technical data;
• Ability to write and edit reports under deadline pressure;
• Ability to guarantee effective and timely outputs;
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization;
• General ability to resist stress;

Important organization and rigor skills.