Deputy Regional Director of Programs, Asia and Caucasus Job Vacancy: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Closing date: 18 Feb 2010

Location: Kenya

The DRDP works in close coordination with the Regional Director and the Deputy Regional Director of Operations (DRDO) on the overall management of the Asia and Caucasus region.

The A&C region consists of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Myanmar, Georgia and North Caucasus.

The DRDP focuses primarily on program quality, in all aspects including design, implementation and monitoring. The DRDP liaises closely with other members of the regional team, as well as country management and HQ staff in NY, London and European offices.

The DRDP also aids the RD in certain advocacy and management initiatives so as to ensure strong, consistent and high-quality management of the region.

The DRDP is required to travel regularly to country offices to provide management support and monitor program quality, as well as to participate in strategic planning sessions and regional meetings.

As a member of IRC’s senior management team, there is also a need for travel to HQ for strategic discussions and the strengthening of links with the Program Unit.

Specific Core Activities

The DRDP will:

• Work in partnership with technical advisors to ensure technical assistance is leveraged and realized most effectively in the region and aligns with regional priorities.
• Oversee and support the development of strong strategic plans in each country office that are consistent with the IPD strategies and priorities; monitor implementation of the plans and take responsibility for regular review processes.
• Oversee and support the development of country sector strategies in each country office
• Implement processes for monitoring designated strategic projects within the region
• Play a role in new business development within the region as directed by the RD
• Promote and support institutionalization of IRC’s Program Framework in country programs.
• Promote and support implementation of IRC’s DME policies and strategies in country programs, and foster a culture of learning within the region.
• Provide management support – as agreed with the RD – for CDs and DDs.
• Monitor situations in other conflict-affected countries in the region where IRC is not currently working, in conjunction with RD and ERPU, and provide input to decision-making about potential IRC response.
• Represent IRC to donors, host governments, UN and colleague NGOs.
• Other program-related activities as determined by the RD.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is supervised by the Regional Director.
• This position may have direct reports depending on regional programming initiatives.
• The DRDP maintains key relationships with CDs and DDPs, Vice President Programs, TU Directors and technical advisors, Director of REL, Director of BDU, and DRDPs from other regions.

Location & Travel

• The DRDP is based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Estimated travel time 40%.

Requirements

• Masters degree in relevant area (preferred but not required).
• 5-7 years in senior program management roles, with several of these being in an international NGO.
• Experience working with a complex donor portfolio.
• Strong interpersonal and training skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
• Diverse background in programs, with strong understanding of DME and strategic planning.
• Ability in ‘big picture’ thinking and planning, but comfortable delving into micro issues as well.

How to apply

www.ircjobs.org

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