Deputy Director of Programmes Job opening at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. IRC was founded in the year 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. Presently in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, they restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

They are actively recruiting for the position below.

 

Role Title: Deputy Director of Programmes

Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Role Responsibilities

• The Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) is a member of the senior management team (SMT) (along with the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO), Deputy Director of Field Management (DDFM) and Financial Controller (FC)).
• The DDP is responsible for leading and managing the program sectors, grant management, M&E and Consortia teams in the Country Program. The DDP is expected to contribute to high levels of teamwork and inter-departmental and cross-sectoral collaboration. 
• Through the DDPs leadership the IRC Nigeria country program will develop and implement high quality programs based on the principles of results, data-driven analysis, problem identification and problem solving.
• The DDP will also be the focal point for strategy development, review and monitoring. The position is based in Abuja with frequent travel to all field locations.
• The DDP is to ensure the highest level of quality in program design through robust and in-depth context analysis, development of theories of change and sector level strategies. Through rigorous M&E processes and results-based management ensure periodic and systematic learning is informing program design and adaptation.
• In partnership with the DDFM, the DDP is to ensure efficient and effective delivery of program commitments through overseeing the development and implementation of tools such as procurement plans, budget versus actual reports, work plans etc.
• The DDP will oversee appropriate technical assistance for all sectors ensuring that programs are reaching a high quality through use of best practice, evidence base and up-to-the-minute learning.
• In conjunction with the CD and DDFM, the DDP is to ensure that the IRC is effectively represented in relevant coordination fora and networks and with relevant stakeholders. This representation should aim to bring to bear IRC’s learning and experience to improve the overall humanitarian and development response in Nigeria.
• The DDP is to drive an advocacy strategy that advances the strategic aims of the country program.
• The DDP is to ensure that the IRC has an appropriate range of communication products to highlight the work of the country program to various audiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven years of international experience with two years of experience in the management of emergency, post-conflict and development programs.
• A graduate degree holder in relevant field
• Demonstrated skills and experience in program design and delivery, including proposal development
• Proven capacity in staff management, multi-tasking, time management and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Innovative and creative problem solver
• Team player, with experience working with multi-cultural teams.

 

Application Deadline:

Ongoing

Application Guidelines:

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