Global Surge Team Roster: Emergency Protection Coordinator
Overview
Responsible for leading WPE programming in acute emergency responses, including assessment, program start-up, strategy development, and technical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and multisector needs assessments.
- Provide strategic direction and technical management of WPE response.
- Lead program start-up, implementation, and coordination of emergency WPE programming.
- Develop WPE strategies and input into overall emergency response strategy.
- Support partnerships with community-based and national GBV actors.
- Ensure client participation in program design and implementation.
- Develop and adapt technical tools and approaches.
- Oversee program monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Manage emergency grant/program implementation, including budget and procurement.
- Develop technical proposals and reports.
- Recruit, onboard, and supervise emergency WPE staff.
- Maintain professional relations with team members and promote teamwork.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with key actors.
- Attend emergency GBV coordination and task force meetings.
- Advocate for standards and procedures for GBV programming.
Required Experience
At least five years’ experience working in the field of GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or above required, with proven track record managing multi-donor portfolios in acute emergency response, program and project start-up. Experience working with IRC and an understanding of IRC’s systems and processes is strongly preferred. Familiarity with key donor regulations such as UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM and ECHO. Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other humanitarian actors. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management. Demonstrated skills in effectively leading and building programs and/or operations in high-pressure, fluid environments. Leadership and team management skills are critical. Proven communication, writing and editing skills, including the ability to effectively write and edit grant proposals and reports. Flexible work attitude: Be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of limited resources and changing demands. Ability to work well, promote teamwork, be comfortable in a multi-cultural environment. Good digital literacy: Facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.
Qualifications
Post-graduate degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, other related field, or equivalent work experience
