The International Rescue Committee invests substantial
responsibilities in the position of Country Director. The Director with
close coordination and direction from IRC headquarters is responsible for all
facets of a country program including fiscal management, staff oversight, policy
implementation, and program design and implementation. The Country Director
bears significant responsibility for fund raising and the management of grants
related to his/her country program. The Director reports to the Regional
Director in New York City.
Responsibilities: Strategic Planning, Program Implementation and Evaluation:
Develop and implement programs reflecting the spirit of IRC's mission statement;
Engineer program designs to insure that the needs of target communities are
addressed; Engineer program strategies that increase community participation and
sustainability; Assure that interim and end-project evaluation are included in
project designs and budgets; Initiate a timely annual strategic planning process
as soon as first-phase emergency conditions subside. Fund Raising and Grant
Management: Write clear, concise covering letters to donors summarizing
proposals and reports; Liaise with donors, in consultation with IRC NY; Assure
that proposals are drafted in a timely and professional manner and in a format
consistent with IRC guidelines; Oversee the management of grants including the
timely implementation of planned activities and appropriate expenditure of
funds; Assure timely grant reporting that clearly relates to the stated goals;
Generate grant proposal budgets based upon an overall operating budget; Initiate
the proposal review process for grants exceeding $25,000. Policy Implementation:
Insure the even and consistent implementation of IRC policies and procedures;
Make recommendations for policy revision; Develop and maintain local policies,
especially regarding security and local staff personnel
administration. Human Resource Management: Provide counseling and support in
resolution of employee relations problems. Notify Program Officers and/or
Regional Recruitment Officer of problems as they occur; Initiate recruitment
efforts after completing job description and securing funding; Participate in
the selection of new staff. Including: interviewing, skill assessment, general
information on working and living conditions, and security briefings. Make
recommendations to Program Officer and/or Regional Recruitment Officer on
selection process and applicants; Conduct biannual review of all international
staff. Include overall performance and achievement, identifying areas for
individual or group training; Security, Health & Safety: Develop and implement
security policies addressing local conditions, and maintain an evacuation plan;
Coordinate security planning and systems with UN, US and local authorities;
Conduct regular discussions to identify and determine approaches to address
staffÆs stress levels and sense of security; Develop strict local vehicle safety
policies and assure that they are consistently implemented. Communications and
Authorizations: Report to NY HQ in a timely and thorough way on all health
problems, security developments or criminal incidents to IRC staff or property;
Distribute a monthly update report on IRC activities in your country; Obtain
prior NY authorization for all new grants and contracts, international staff
hiring and promotions, classifications, local policies, and commitments of IRC
resources beyond approved limits; Assure that proper channels of communication
are maintained and
respected. Financial Management: Country Office compliance with contract and
donor guidelines and requirements, including timely financial reporting to
donors as required; Timeliness and completeness of Country Office financial
reports to HQ. Facilitate all audits and follow up on all audit comments and
recommendations; Directly supervise the Financial Manager (Country Office
Controller) and assure that all financial reporting requirements are addressed
by the Financial Manager; Timely, accurate and complete annual budget
submissions and revisions. Build national staff capacity to manage finance.
Representation: Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with
donors, host government, as well as staff and board; Pursue responsible media
coverage of events, issues and programs related to IRC's program and/or mandate;
Actively pursue coordination and working relationships with other NGOs and
International Organizations. Other duties as requested.
Requirements: Graduate degree in relevant field; At least five years of
international work experience preferably in a refugee or displaced persons
setting; Experience supervising international and national staff ; Previous
budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities; Experience working with the UN, EU,
US and other government agencies is a plus; Must have strong organizational,
diplomatic, and communications skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing
requirements; Must be culturally sensitive and have the ability and interest in
identifying, working, and integrating national talents in the expatriate staff
structure; Must be computer literate (IBM compatible) and able to use Windows
95, MS Office, WP, and Excel; Knowledge of e-mail, radio VHF-HF communication,
and of standard office equipment; This accompanied position is two years in
duration.
Contact: Kristen Ekedahl (kristen@theirc.org)
HIV/AIDS Project Director Pristina, Kosovo
Doctors of the World seeks experienced Project Director for a new program to
promote HIV/AIDS prevention in Kosovo. Requirements: MPH and 3 - 5 years of
experience managing health programs; demonstrated experience in behavior change
communication methodologies, HIV/AIDS prevention programs, including pre- and
post-test counseling, and surveillance systems; extensive experience
coordinating with stakeholders, donors, and other agencies; excellent
communication, coordination and organizational skills, including budget
management, project reporting and proposal design. Experience in
the Balkans, knowledge of regional languages, experience managing USAID grants
and clinical credentials a plus. 15-month assignment based in Pristina, Kosovo
to begin May/June 2002, contingent on funding. Send CV and cover letter by
MARCH 31 to:
humanresources@dowusa.org (attn: HIV/AIDS Project Director) or fax to (212)
226-7026.
Trafficking Project Director Pristina, KOSOVO
Doctors of the World seeks experienced Project Director for a new program to
improve health care access for women victims of trafficking in Kosovo.
Requirements: experience managing multi-faceted programs with marginalized
groups; designing, implementing, and reporting on KAP surveys, designing
curricula and conducting training of trainers courses. Program management
skills, including grant, personnel and finance management, and excellent
communication, coordination and organizational skills a must. Experience with
Gender Based Violence issues and working with trafficked women helpful.
Understanding or experience in the Balkans, knowledge of regional languages,
experience managing USAID grants and clinical credentials a plus. 15-month
assignment located in Kosovo to begin May/June 2002, contingent on funding. Send
CV and cover letter by MARCH 31 to:
humanresources@dowusa.org (attn: Trafficking Project Director) or fax to
(212) 226-7026.
WOMEN'S PROGRAM MANAGER
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is recruiting a Program Manager for
a comprehensive counter-trafficking program to further prevention/protection
efforts against human trafficking.
Position based in Kosovo, but involves frequent travel to field to
facilitate/coordinate capacity building of local partner organizations and
create counter-trafficking network. Manager directs and supervises all work
under this program, as well as over-all management of women's crisis shelter.
Responsibilities: Manage and monitor all program activities including technical
assistance, capacity building, outreach services and crisis shelter; coordinate
programmatic and financial implementation and evaluation in accordance with
program and donor guidelines; serve as contact point for all regional
anti-trafficking activities; recruit, train and supervise program staff;
maintain and enhance safety measures for staff, beneficiaries and property;
liaise with partners and donors; compile monthly donor reports; and participate
in program development and fundraising. Requirements: degree social work,
psychology, women's studies, public health or related field; 5 years
international management experience in women's-based development issues, with
emphasis on sexual and gender-based violence, psychosocial programming and
understanding and ability to conduct training, preferably with international
NGOs; ability to multi-
task; strong background and interest in women's issues and forced migration;
excellent coordination, communication and organizational skills; familiarity
with US, UN, European and ecumenical donors; and understanding of Balkans
socio-economic and political context. Position funded 8-months with possibility
of renewal and available immediately.
Salary is low 40s with competitive benefit package. Send cover letter, resume
and salary history to HR Coordinator via e-mail:
umcorjobs@compuserve.com and to:
umcor@umcor-kosovo.ipko.org or
fax: 202 544 4118. Job Code: WPM
