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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 for all the smooth running of program implementation and field office management in Kayah area. The position is based in Loikaw, and has a key role to serve as the primary liaison between the field and IRC Country Office in Myanmar.

Your Job Scope includes but not limited to:

Responsibilities

·    Represent IRC with local government and donor officials and ensure IRC coordinates with relevant NGO’s, international and government agencies in the Kayah Area.

·    Oversee implementation and compliance with IRC and donor policies for all programs support activities in the Field Offices including HR, administration, finance, logistics and procurement.

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

·    Meet regularly with Program Senior Staff to discuss key operational issues for the programs and devise solutions.

·    Coordinate with the relevant government authorities, UN agencies/INGOs/LNGOs and community for the smooth running of the IRC programs in the Field.

·    Review  and  authorize  financial  documents  within  the  authority  schedule  and  authorize  for  the amounts beyond the authority of managers.

·    Ensure that all Field staff are trained, understand and adhere to all policies relating to safety and security (including vehicle and transport policies);

·    Conduct monthly meetings with program senior staff and conduct regular monitoring visits to the field project areas to coordinate with the program staff and ensure that programs are being implemented according to schedule and log frame. The findings and suggestions from the monitoring are to be feedback to the Deputy Director – Operations

·    Work with the Sector Technical Advisors and Program Coordinator, program staff to resolve problems or delays in implementation

·    Ensure staff participates in performance planning and evaluations on a bi-annual and annual basis. Recommend areas of training or capacity building to support national staff in assuming higher levels of responsibility.

·    Prepares a monthly report on program implementation, operations, security and other issues relevant to the IRC and ensure monthly financial and logistics reports are reviewed and submitted to Yangon on time.

·    As required plan and host donor or IRC visitors in the Kayah Area.

·    Participate in Coordination Team meetings and as required strategic planning, proposal development, operational or program workshops.

Education

·    Masters Degree in Business Administration, International Development, Community Development, Development Studies, Economic Planning, Rural Development or related fields;

Experiences

·    Minimum 5 years of senior management experience and/or community development;