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OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Description
of the programme:
GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1984. GOAL currently
has 6 programme sites throughout Sudan. Twic County in Warrap
State, Kurmuk County in Southern Blue Nile and Sobat in Upper
Nile State are managed through the GOAL office in Juba. The
GOAL office in Khartoum manages programmes in Abyei, North
Darfur and Kassala State. The current GOAL programme focuses
on four main sectors: primary health care, women’s education
(REFLECT), water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH),
and sustainable livelihoods. GOAL’s programmes in Kassala
State are based in 3 localities Kassala (Reproductive Health,
Nutrition, and Adult Education), Telkook (Water and Sanitation)
and Hamesh Korieb (Water and Sanitation).
General Description of the
role
The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating GOAL’s
programmes and operations including Finance, Logistics and
Safety and Security, in Kassala state. The Area Coordinator
will manage a field-based senior management team which will
include an Assistant Area Coordinator, Area Health Manager,
Field Logs Manager, WASH Programme Manager, REFLECT Programme
Manager and HR/Administration Manager. The AC’s responsibilities
include developing, in cooperation with Programme Managers,
detailed work plans (Programme Management Plans) to cover
all programme activities. The AC is also responsible for monitoring
the day to day implementation of the agreed work plans to
ensure programmes objectives are realised in accordance with
the programme contracts.
Key Duties
General
- Oversee day-to-day operations of senior staff in Kassala
State. Including line management responsibility for Programme
Managers and Assistant Area Coordinator.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports and provide input for
donor reports and proposals.
- Accompany donor representatives and other official visitors.
- Liaise closely with Khartoum technical support staff on
programming issues.
- Implement other tasks as identified by the CD.
Programmes
- In collaboration with the Khartoum-based Head of Programmes,
coordinate the design of programmes
- Through coordination and programme planning, ensure programme
implementation in accordance with the donor proposals.
- Develop with Programme Managers detailed work plans (Programme
Management Plans) to cover programme activities.
- Monitor the day to day implementation of the agreed work
plans to ensure programmes objectives are realised in accordance
with the programme contracts.
- Undertake frequent visits to monitor programme activity
in the field.
- Identify new project opportunities
and develop new programmes.
- Liaise with Khartoum-based technical staff, review Terms
of Reference for field visits and provide weekly updates on
progress of the ToRs while technical staff are in the field.
Coordination
- Coordinate with the Local Authorities, State Ministry of
Health, UN agencies and NGOs in Kassala State.
- Ensure that GOAL is represented at appropriate coordination
meetings.
- Manage and facilitate internal liaison between the various
GOAL departments in Kassala.
- Monitor coordination between field-based Programme Managers
and Khartoum Technical Team and report any issues to the CD/HoP/ACD
Ops.
Security
- Assume responsibility for the security of all GOAL personnel
and assets in Kassala State.
- Implement GOAL Security Guidelines and Procedures.
- Make sure all staff are familiar with GOAL’s Security
Guidelines.
- Ensure all office and accommodation meet basic security
standards, including fire prevention.
- Monitor the security situation and advise the Country Director
of any changes or adverse conditions affecting staff safety
or project operations in the region.
Personnel
- Ensure compliance with the GOAL HR Manual.
- Oversee all locally recruited staff HR issues.
- Liaise closely with the HR Manager and the Assistant Country
Director – Operation on HR issues.
- Oversee the preparation of the payroll.
- Ensure implementation of staff appraisals when required
by the HR department
Logistical
- Ensure that GOAL Sudan Logistical procedures are adhered
to at all times.
- Coordinate with the Country Office to ensure all logistical
requirements are provided in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Ensure that all communication equipment is working satisfactorily
and that staff receive proper training in the use of communication
devices.
Financial
- Oversee Kassala Finance department.
- Adhere to GOAL Sudan Financial procedures at all times and
inform GOAL’s Financial Controller of all cash requirements
and other financial issues.
- Maintain accurate records of financial expenditure.
- Assume responsibility as primary budget holder for programme
budget.
- In coordination with the Programme Managers, plan budgets,
develop spending plans, and track actual spends through the
use of Budget Management Tools.
Requirements:
- At least three years previous overseas experience with an
international Agency in humanitarian programmes in a management
position.
- Proven experience in managing a team and proven staff management
and personnel skills.
- Experience in post recovery or development programmes.
- Experience in liaising with government officials, donors
and other agencies.
- Financial management skills.
- Ability to self-start and work in remote locations.
This Job
Description only serves as a guide for the position available.
GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an
unaccompanied position. Interviews will be held in Dublin
or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial
costs incurred when attending interview.
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