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.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been present in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2006. Based in Bangui, IRC CAR operates in four prefectures: Nana-Mambéré, Lim-Péndé, Ouham-Pendé, and Bamingui-Bangoran, with branch offices in Ndele and Bocaranga. The organization provides comprehensive services in several key areas, including health and nutrition, education, food security, and economic recovery and development (ERD), as well as protection services such as women's protection and empowerment (WPE) and child protection.


Project context

IRC RCA in consortium with the national NGOs Défis et Objectifs Centrafrique, Initiative Noah for Africa (INA) and EPHPHATHA has submitted to the World Bank a proposal responding to the call for Expressions of Interest for the recruitment of a second (2nd) Non-Governmental Organization responsible for the implementation of Safe Spaces for young women and clubs for young men in the areas of the human capital and empowerment of women and girls (MAINGO) project in the prefectures of Vakaga, Ouham and Bamingui Bangoran.


For project management, a team of 5 people will be put in place: a mission manager/project coordinator, a social safety net specialist, a behavior changes communication specialist, a monitoring and evaluation specialist, and an accountant. The present job description specifically concerns the position of Head of Mission, Project Coordinator, and the position of Social Safety Nets Specialist.


Job summary:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Director in the Central African Republic, the Project Manager/Coordinator of the MAINGO project, implemented as a consortium under the leadership of the IRC with three national partner NGOs, provides strategic and operational leadership for all activities in the prefectures of Vakaga, Ouham, and Bamingui Bangoran. They lead the consortium's governance, ensure the coherence of interventions among partners, and oversee the implementation of key project components, including Safe Spaces for young women, clubs for young men, and social safety nets. Responsible for administrative and financial management, they guarantee transparency and compliance with donor and IRC procedures, while ensuring the quality of results through a shared monitoring and evaluation system and the production of consolidated reports. The Project Manager/Coordinator represents the consortium to donors, national and local authorities, and international stakeholders, develops strategic partnerships, and ensures the continuity of activities in a fragile context. This position requires a strategic and diplomatic leader with solid international experience in managing multi-company consortia. -NGO, with expertise in empowering women and girls and a proven ability to work in complex and sensitive environments.

He/She will be based in Bangui with frequent visits to the project's intervention sites, particularly in Vakaga, Ouham Pende and Bamingui Bangoran.

Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Director in the Central African Republic, and the technical supervision of the Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Technical Advisor, the Head of Mission/International Coordinator of the MAINGO project is responsible for the strategic direction and overall coordination of the MAINGO project within the consortium. The Head of Mission ensures the coherence of interventions between the IRC and national partner NGOs, oversees the implementation of activities (Safe Spaces, youth clubs, social safety nets), and represents the consortium to donors, authorities, and stakeholders.


Leadership and governance of the consortium
•    Establish and manage the consortium's governance mechanisms (steering committees, strategic meetings).
•    Ensure smooth communication between the IRC and national partner NGOs.
•    Ensure that strategic decisions are made in a participatory and transparent manner.
•    Ensure the complementarity of the roles and responsibilities of each organization that is a member of the consortium.
•    To ensure consistency of approaches and complementarity of interventions.

Operational coordination
•    Supervise the annual and quarterly planning of activities in the targeted prefectures.
•    Harmonize implementation methodologies between partners to avoid duplication or inconsistencies.
•    Ensuring the technical quality of interventions (Safe Spaces, youth clubs, social safety nets).
•    Identify operational obstacles and propose solutions adapted to the local context.
•    Facilitate the flow of information between field teams and the consortium headquarters.

Administrative and financial management
•    Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the consortium's budgets.
•    Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the landlord and the IRC.
•    To monitor the proper use of resources and prevent the risks of fraud or mismanagement.
•    Validate consolidated financial reports and ensure their timely transmission.
•    Supporting national NGOs in strengthening their financial management capacities.

Monitoring, evaluation and learning
•    Define a common monitoring and evaluation framework for the entire consortium.
•    Ensure the harmonized collection of data and its consolidation to measure results and impacts.
•    Organize on-site monitoring missions to verify the quality of activities.
•    Produce consolidated technical reports for the lessor and stakeholders.
•    Promote the sharing of experiences and good practices between partners.

Representation and partnerships
•    Represent the consortium to the government, donors, international agencies and local NGOs.
•    Actively participate in sectoral coordination platforms (gender, social protection, youth).
•    Develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the impact and visibility of the project.
•    Ensure consistent external communication and promote the project's results.

Risk management and Security
•    Regularly assess the security and political context in the intervention areas.
•    Implement security protocols adapted for the consortium teams.
•    Train staff on safety procedures and risk management.
•    Ensuring business continuity despite the constraints of the fragile context.
•    Maintain a contingency plan to anticipate potential crises.

Security/Communication

•    Report to ECU channels about any irregularities or suspected fraud occurring within the IRC office, staff and partners with respect to the application of financial policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

•    Have a higher university degree (Master's/BAC+5) in social sciences, economics, project management or international relations.
•    Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in development project management, including 5 years in international coordination.
•    Proven experience in managing multi-consortia-NGOs and complex partnerships.
•    Expertise in women's and girls' empowerment, social protection, youth and human capital.
•    Proven experience in fragile or post- conflict, ideally in Central Africa.
•    Having completed at least two similar missions
•    Strong skills in planning and monitoring-evaluation, budgetary and financial management.
•    Strong leadership, diplomacy and ability to manage multicultural teams.
•    Fluency in French is essential, good knowledge of English is desirable, local languages are a plus.
 

Note for IRC field staff: “Commitment to clients: By committing to client-centered programming, the IRC places the people it serves—its clients—at the center of its programming and services. IRC staff have an important role to play in supporting the implementation of client-centered programming by raising awareness among the community and clients about existing feedback mechanisms and how to use them, including response processes, access to and eligibility for services, and by helping to create an institutional culture that encourages staff to listen to clients, communicate with them, and respond to their requests, comments, and complaints

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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