Programmes Coordinator

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the effective development and implementation of the Protection and MHPSS Programme (Sudan Response) by exercising administrative, operational and financial management responsibility for relevant projects.

2. Provide operational management, guidance and technical supervision to Protection and MHPSS Programme (Sudan Response) national and international staff, assisting on programmatic strategy, mainstreaming, and implementation, including where to focus programme resources and operational challenges as they arise, in coordination with the Emergency Coordinator and the technical support of the Protection Division at RO/HQ and other relevant Units at RO/HQ in line with IOM policies, guidance and global standards.

3. Establish, maintain and further expand strong relationships across UN Agencies, humanitarian organizations, government and community interlocutors, and with a broad range of other local interests toward the successful implementation of Protection and MHPSS Programmes in eastern regions of Chad in coordination with the Emergency Coordinator.

4. In close coordination with the Emergency Coordinator, Resources Management Officer (RMO), Head of Programmes (HOP), COM, and the technical support of the Protection Division (PXD including HPX, MPX and MHPSS) and other relevant Units at RO/HQ.

5. Identify the priorities based on solid results frameworks including existing data and protection analysis available, protection monitoring and emerging trends analysis during the implementation of the Protection and MHPSS Programme, as well as potential new assessments required.

6. Contribute to the development of new projects under the Programme to address the priorities identified, in line with donor interests and requirements.

7. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contextualized guidelines for Programme activities, based on IOM policies, guidance and global standards.

8. Ensure that the key programmatic directions are developed taking into consideration Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector’s partner organizations and shared with international stakeholders, including donors, to maximize impact, minimize overlapping and stimulate funds mobilization for the new programmes.

9. Ensure timely and quality preparation and submission of all programme reports, in close coordination with the Emergency Coordinator and Resources Management and Programme Support Unit of CO according to requirements of IOM, donors and relevant stakeholders.

10. Coordinate and manage the elaboration and compilation of programme updates/briefs for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders, by ensuring compliance with donor requirements and procedures, and with existing humanitarian strategies and framework.

11. Monitor progress against strategic objectives, programme benchmarks, and provide advice with respect to improvements and corrections; oversee the establishment of a common Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E Officer of CO.

12. Ensure that the objectives set in programme documents and budgets, M&E frameworks and work plans are compliant with IOM’s organizational policies and donor’s contractual requirements, interests and expectations.

13. Oversee the production of visibility/communications materials in close coordination with Public Information Officer/Focal Point of the CO and in coordination with the Emergency Coordinator.

14. Guide, monitor and follow-up with relevant staff in support of CO’s strategic inputs and key decisions, including substantively contributing to the CO’s development of the Protection and MHPSS programme for the Eastern Region as required.

15. Participate and engage actively at relevant donor or partner meetings, briefings and conferences at the international and national level.

16. Supervise and provide technical support to all relevant Programme staff and implementing partners. Mentor and support staff, conduct relevant trainings and ensure the capacity building of Programme staff and partners.

17. Coordinate the development, dissemination and regular update of assessment and monitoring tools.

18. Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Programme activities, in coordination with the Emergency Coordinator and relevant units as and when required.

19. Oversee the development and maintenance of data collection and analysis mechanisms for IOM’s ongoing or new programmes as well as Protection Information Management products and share relevant information with partners within the humanitarian community, in line with the IOM Data Protection manual and PIM principles.

20. Participate actively in relevant inter-agency platforms, such as the Protection sector, GBV & CP sectoral Working Group, PSEA Network, AAP working group, and other relevant protection related working group to ensure IOM’s positioning and contributing to inter-agency efforts.

21. In coordination with relevant units, work closely with Focal Points at the IOM Regional Office in Senegal and HQ to ensure prevention, mitigation and response mechanisms in eastern Chad are in line with IOM’s global Protection, MHPSS and PSEAH Guidelines and Strategy.

22. Develop communication and awareness-raising strategies and tools to ensure appropriate PSEAH messaging and knowledge on prohibited behaviours as well as how to report allegations of misconduct, including SEA within communities and amongst beneficiaries; ensure localization of SEA messaging.

23. Coordinate referrals for PSEA victim assistance in coordination with gender-based violence and/or protection colleagues and support the strengthening of victim services within country and/or programming.

24. Undertake travel duties nationally or internationally, as required, including the regular visits to Sub-Offices, to coordinate, develop and/or support programme implementation.

25. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.