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Who we are:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post- conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

What we do: The IRC has been working in Myanmar since 2008 and is committed to implementing quality programming to improve the wellbeing of the most vulnerable populations in the areas of livelihoods, water and sanitation, health, and social development.   IRC programming reflects a commitment to sustainable solutions, and believes this is achieved through participatory approaches such as community driven development, community disaster risk reduction, and capacity building of local partners.

Our Culture: The IRC values the diversity of our staff and recognizes that our work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives. In support of this core value, the IRC maintains and enforces policies to foster relationships that respect the dignity and worth of each individual.

We uphold our policies in accordance with principles of international law and codes of good conduct, and we affirm that all IRC staff members are responsible for promoting fundamental human rights, social justice, human dignity and the equality of men, women and children. IRC staff must treat every person without distinction on the basis of his or her race, gender, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability.

The IRC’s senior management recognizes the importance of open communication, encouraging staff to discuss job related problems or suggestions with their supervisors without fear of reprisal.

Your Mission:

The Field Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director - Operations and has ultimate responsibility to oversight of human resource, logistics, government liaison, IT and administration functions from IRC Field Offices. In managing these functions, the Field Coordinator will ensure compliance with IRC and donor policy and regulations.

Your Job Scope includes but not limited to:

The Field Coordinator will supervise Field Operations staff and will be responsible for the following tasks:

Overall

·       Oversee implementation and compliance with IRC and donor policies for all program support activities including HR, admin, IT, logistics and procurement.

·       Provide strategic direction to managers and supervisors as needed on key operational issues

·       Revise or update as needed administrative and logistics systems; make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations

·       Conduct regular field monitoring trips to oversight the field operations activities and  provide recommendations, discuss key operational issues and provide solutions to DDO.

·       Represent IRC positively and professionally in external meetings/relations.

·       Gather monthly report from field offices and highlight critical issues and seek advices from SMT.

·       Any additional duty assigned by the supervisor;

HR/Administration

·       Supervision of Human Resource and Administration functions of Hpa Ann office.

·       Oversee Administration and HR management systems and processes, collect feedback from field staff to update National Personnel Policies, review of staff contact list and update org chart and lead post-probation, mid-year and yearly performance evaluations of Hpa Ann office.

·       Work closely with Senior Admin and Liaison coordinator and Myanmar authorities to ensure timely granting of and travel authorizations for international staff travel.

·       Ensure staff orientation for all new staff

Procurement/Logistics/IT

·       Work closely with senior Supply Chain Manager to ensure logistics support and management are smooth for IRC Hpa Ann Office.

·       Ensure timely submission of monthly Prologs and supply chain reports from field team to Yangon Supply

Chain Team.

·       Monthly monitor and or do Spot-Checks for Asset, Program Supply Inventories and Procurement to assure that they are in compliance to the Supply Chain manual.

·       Timely  work-out  with  all  Program  Coordinators/Managers to  assure  that  they  plan  and  update  their Procurement Planning.

·       Ensure that Procurement Segregation of Duty is well managed in Field Offices.

Safety and Security

·       Act as a safety and security focal point for the project area and alert DDO on all security and safety related matters

·       Ensure regular review and update of the country security and safety plan; assist Field offices with reviews of safety and security plan

·       Ensure all staff adhere to all policies relating to safety and security (including vehicle and transport policies)