Shelter/NFI Senior Manager

Yangon

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Yangon
Grade: Senior level - Senior
Occupational Groups:
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

SCOPE OFWORK:

TheIRCinMyanmarisimplementingaShelter/NFIprogramincludingthefollowingcomponents: distributionofemergencyshelterkits;distributionofNFIstoprotractedIDPs;emergencydistributionof NFIstonewlydisplacedpopulations;implementationofIDPsiteimprovementstoaddresssafetyconcerns and enhancelivingconditions forpeople withdisabilities.Programmingisimplemented both directly and throughpartners.Asthesituation allows,this couldexpand toincludecash andvoucherassistance(CVA) forshelter and/orNFIs.Geographically,the Shelter/NFIprogramis implemented in north and northwest Myanmar,as well as thesoutheast.

The Shelter/NFISeniorManagerwillberesponsiblefortheimplementationof Shelter/NFIprogramming, as wellas leadingorsupporting themanagement ofrelationships withpartners whererelevant.Theywill ensureadherencetocampcoordinationandcampmanagement(CCCM)/Shelter/NFIClusterquality standards,forbothIRCandpartners.TheShelter/NFISeniorManagerwillalsostrengthentheIRC’s participationandcontributioninnationalandfieldCCCM/Shelter/NFIClustersandnetworksbyattending relevantmeetings,networkingwithotherNGOactorsandidentifyingpotentialpartnersforfuture programming.TheShelter/NFISeniorManagerwillprovidetechnicalsupervisiontotwoProtection Managersoverseeingday-to-dayimplementationofShelter/NFIprogramminginthefield,andprovides additionaltechnicalsupporttoarangeofpartners.S/hereportstotheDeputyDirector–Programsbut coordinatescloselywiththeProtectionCoordinatorinrecognitionoftheintegratedprogramming approach.

Major Responsibilities

Programmanagement

ProvideasoundtechnicalbasisfortheimplementationofShelter/NFIprogrammingacross differentfieldsites,involatileandinsecureoperatingenvironments,forbothIRCandpartners, withan emphasisonmaintainingand improvingprogramquality.
Ensurethatrealisticprojectworkplansareinplaceandupdatedinlinewithoperational requirements,andthatbudgetsareappropriatelyutilized(budgetforecasting,developmentof spendingplans and budget follow-up),overseeorsupporttimely recruitment whenneeded,and accuratereportingin accordancewith IRCand donor regulations.
Providecontinuous supporttoand ensure targeted capacitybuildingofstaff.
Participateincross-departmentalcollaborationinordertoensurethatlinkagesbetween programsaremadeandsupport programintegration whererelevant.

New business development

ContributetodevelopmentofprogrammingstrategiesforIRCinMyanmar,focusingon Shelter/NFIprogramming,incollaborationwithotherteammembers.Explorethefeasibilityto adopt cash and/orvouchers asmodalities toachieveshelter/NFIs outcomes.
Identifyopportunitiesfor,designanddevelopconceptnotesandproposalsforfurtherShelter and NFIprogramming(includingthrough cashand voucher modalities),particularly inprioritized geographical areas.
Developassessments and analysisforthe purposeof programdevelopment.

Representationandcoordination

RepresenttheIRCinfieldandnationallevelcoordinationmeetingsinvolvingcash,Shelter/NFI actorssuchasCCCM/Shelter/NFIclusterandcashworkinggroupmeetings(incoordinationand supportedby theCash Advisor).

CoordinateregularlywithSupplyChaincolleaguestopre-emptivelyidentifyandsupport identification ofsolutions toprocurementchallenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

Universitydegreeorothertechnicalqualificationinengineering,socialsciences,logistics,or relatedfield
2-4yearsofexperienceimplementingShelter/NFIprogrammingincludingexperiencein emergency orpost-conflict projectmanagement
DemonstratedknowledgeofShelter/NFItechnicalstandardsandabilitytocontextualize standards to operational realities
Experiencecontributing toproposalsanddonorreportingand/ormonitoringandevaluationskills·Excellent communication skills,cultural sensitivity,flexibility,ability toimprovise,teamplayer
Demonstrated capacity buildingskills
Abilitytoliveandproductivelyworkunderstress andininsecureandharshenvironmentswhile maintainingasenseof humor

Myanmar nationals with relevant skills sets and proven experience of working at international level are strongly encouraged.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

This vacancy is now closed.