TTA - WPE Coordinator

Strategic Management and Technical Quality

• Provide inputs to the overall SAP revision process and take leadership on drafting WPE specific interventions
• Review and finalise WPE Program Offer that articulates revised strategic direction
• Ensure a partner capacity building plan is developed in line with their needs and in consideration of donor commitments 
• Lead and support the WPE team in developing, implementing, and monitoring WPE interventions in their area of operation, including women’s economic empowerment, GBV prevention and response, etc.  
• Conduct regular field visits to identify opportunities for expansion and improvements in program efficiency and quality.
• Develop TORs and take forward key strategic initiatives on WPE as committed under U1055
• Conduct regular communication and program meetings with WPE Team to ensure the delivery of services in a timely and effective manner.

Business Development & Context Analysis/Research

• Lead and coordinate the technical development of new proposals and initiatives for IRC Jordan in line with the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and Business Development SOPs.
• Develop and coordinate budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the grants and finance departments, along with budget and project modification activities.
• Lead on a pilot data collection exercise on GBV prevention
• Regularly update/review sector context analysis and prepare pitch presentations for new/current donors, INGOs, NGOs, etc. for better positioning.

Award Management

• Provide overall guidance to the WPE team and ensure smooth implementation of direct and indirect services under current awards
• Review and monitor detailed program spending, procurement, and work plans for the WPE program to ensure high-quality implementation.
• Ensure the Project Cycle Meetings (PCM) are prepared and conducted in accordance with guidance by WPE manager(s) or directly and that action points are followed-up promptly.
• Review quality and timely technical aspects of internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, and according to the Narrative Reports Writing SOPs (in particular, provide technical review of the SIDA final report, interim report for private donor and quarterly report for PRM – all due in March/April).
• Provide support and oversight on Budget vs. Actual reports according to the budget management SOPs and bring any over/under expenditure issues to the attention of the SMT, Grants, and Finance teams along with proposed corrective actions.
• Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure a robust monitoring framework is in place for the WPE program and specifically GBV response data
• Regularly analyze progress against key outcome indicators to assess the impact of WPE interventions and to inform program learning and future design 

Staff/Talent Management & Performance

• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback
• Approve and manage attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission
• As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these by the National Staff Employment Policies
• Adhere to and act by the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations

• In collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT), cultivate strong relationships with potential implementing partners, donors, embassies, and key multilateral stakeholders to build IRC’s visibility as the WPE partner of choice in Jordan.
• Actively develop and lead in different coordination forums, including the partners’ meetings, and protection coordination meetings, and ensure similar coordination is effective at the camp and governorate national levels.
• In collaboration with the WPE Technical Unit, support the development and adaptation of CSO and system-strengthening program components
• Upon request by the Senior Management Team (SMT), organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC’s programming in Jordan
• Conduct regular calls with Technical Advisors at regional and global level that are documented and lead to program quality

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports to: Jordan DDP
Position directly supervises: Senior Response Officer; Senior Capacity Building Officer

Applications:

To apply for this TTA, please email CV and cover letters to: 

Magda Rossman: magdalena.rossmann@rescue.org

Monica Rahal: monica.rahal@rescue.org

Please note that the position needs to be filled urgently therefore, the CVs would be screened on daily basis.